First build - Am I missing anything in terms of compatibility or optimization?

sharkbyte5150

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Well, pcpartpicker will tell you about any compatibility issues, nice built-in feature.
Depending on how far you want to OC that i5, may want a better cooler. More and more OC sites say the 212 EVO just won't do the job for Haswell like it did for Ivy Bridge. I've seen the Noctua D14 or Thermalright Silver Arrow highly recommended, or liquid cooling.


Smart move getting a PSU that will allow for the future, but a better brand like Seasonic/XFX or Corsair is recommended over Cooler Master.