1st Computer build tips, help, and wattage?

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oliverw1996

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Hello everyone,

So, I have decided to build a computer so that I have a bit of experience assembling them. Here is my build so far:

CPU: Intel i5 3570k
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=19-116-504&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=5&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=2#scrollFullInfo

GPU: GTX 670
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-127-685&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2#scrollFullInfo

MOBO: ASRock Z77 E6
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157295

RAM: Corsair 8gb 1333
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145356

HDD: WD Black 1tb 7200RPM
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=22-136-533&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=3#scrollFullInfo

Optical: Asus DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=27-135-204&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=5&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=2#scrollFullInfo

Case: Xion Xion ATX Mid Tower
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811208057


So, my questions are as followed:

-Is this system compatible?
-Does everything fit in the case?
-How much wattage does the power supply need? (Prefer a link)
-What type of fan will fit the case? (Prefer a link, I don't know much about fans)
-Is the CPU/GPU/MOBO bottlenecking one another?
-Is there a way to get a combo deal on newegg?

and an uber nooby question, but will the case support all the ports and other stuff on the motherboard?

All help is much appreciate.

Thanks,
Oliver


EDIT: If some pro computer builder can give me suggestions as well, that would be appreciate a lot.

I'm surprised this setup makes the computer sit around $1k, because I've always though the i5/gtx 600s were the middle of the line models, and that 1k could get a high end model computer, but maybe i'm wrong.
 
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luckiest charm
1) Yeah everything is compatible.
2) Yeah everything fits in as well.
3) 600W approx to ensure future upgrades don't require you to change PSU again.
4) Any good cooler is good enough -

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/arctic-cooling-cpu-cooler-acfz11lp

5) Nopes. Motherboard does not bottleneck anything, CPU is very strong, GPU is not bottlenecking.
6) No idea here, but I can help you out with making a better system than this.
7) Yeah it would support.
8) That would get you a system around this and no it is not lower end by any means. Your CPU equally matches the best of i7 out there. Card is also strong.

Check this build out mate, I am sure this is better than yours -

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant /...
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1) Yeah everything is compatible.
2) Yeah everything fits in as well.
3) 600W approx to ensure future upgrades don't require you to change PSU again.
4) Any good cooler is good enough -

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/arctic-cooling-cpu-cooler-acfz11lp

5) Nopes. Motherboard does not bottleneck anything, CPU is very strong, GPU is not bottlenecking.
6) No idea here, but I can help you out with making a better system than this.
7) Yeah it would support.
8) That would get you a system around this and no it is not lower end by any means. Your CPU equally matches the best of i7 out there. Card is also strong.

Check this build out mate, I am sure this is better than yours -

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($127.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($91.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Green 1.5TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($252.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($127.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SN-208DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($26.97 @ Newegg)
Total: $968.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-18 00:47 EDT-0400)

Everything is from Newegg and many combos got applied here.
Overall system is faster than your due to a better and newer CPU, a faster video card (on stock, if overclocked, much faster with new drivers) and a better PSU as well.

I have seen many people investing in an expensive motherboard for some reason. I don't know why. Its not a good idea to buy a high end motherboard and cut out on other things. This mobo is reasonable and is quite strong for OC too.

This one makes up for a better choice than your system.
 
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There is ALOT wrong with this build.

-Motherboard has LAN built in, drop the LAN card.
-Drop the cheap ass sound card. Motherboard has better onboard sound.
-2 sets of RAM. 8gb is plenty. No point to run 2 different kits.
-That CPU cooler comes with good thermal paste.
-For a $1200 it should have a much better GPU.
-Those speakers are worse than anything.
 
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+1 ^

@OP - You should rather go for my build. there is no need for all those things which are not needed. I also don't find motherboard good enough. ASRock makes one of the most reliable motherboards out there and they are durable enough to support the best of overclocking.

This one is simply not worth it by any means.
 
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A GPU is never rated by its VRAM. Anything over 3 GB is overkill for single monitor setup.
Also, the GPU is very weak and its processing power ends before it utilizing more than 1 GB. GTX 640 is one of the low end video cards easily outperformed by a 1 - 2 GB GTX 650 Ti BOOST, let alone a HD 7950.

7950 is light years ahead of 640 even if you throw in another 4 GB to it. It won't make a difference.

Your posts show you have very less information regarding video cards and I would like to advise the OP to be cautious with your advises.

Edit - Its 1K not 700$ (his budget).
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.23 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Core 3000 USB 3.0 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $700.15
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-18 01:40 EDT-0400)

Way faster than your configuration for that budget.
7870 XT is much better than GTX 640. Same for CPU
 
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luckiest charm

luckiest charm

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Who? If that is for me, that should be dudette. :)
Oh well, you can use the remaining $30 for 1 TB HDD instead of 320 GB too if you want.

I am referring to Seagate Barracuda 1 TB.
 
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oliverw1996

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Oh wow this thread got a bit crazy when I went to sleep :p

Anyhow, I've done a bit of research on the build you suggested and it looks like most of the individual parts are better than the ones I have on my build for cheaper as well. However, in my opinion (Not general ruling and whatnot), I would still prefer gtx 670's power efficiency as well as the physX. So I was wondering if the GTX 670 could be applied to that build?
 
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