First Time PC Builder - Critique my build

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AshK

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Jun 19, 2013
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Approximate Purchase Date: In the next few days
Budget Range: $1100 approx. just for the actual PC (not including monitor, keyboard, speakers etc.)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming and multi-tasking with software
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: Building from scratch
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: http://www.pccasegear.com
Location: Australia
Parts Preferences: Intel build
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: Not fussed
Additional Comments: I regularly use games such as Bioshock Infinite, Guild Wars 2, Skyrim, FPS shooters. I also regularly use Adobe programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash (usually use a few at the same time).
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I need to finally invest in my own computer


My build:

CPU:
Intel Core i5 3570) - $239
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=187_1184&products_id=20893

Graphics Card:
ASUS GeForce GTX 660 DirectCU II 2GB OC - $255
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1434&products_id=21532

Motherboard:
Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 Motherboard - $109
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_1183&products_id=22254

RAM:
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 - $89
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=186_218_1125&products_id=16437&zenid=fc32be9835d40d40bd4191508e7dac11

SSD:
Samsung 840 Series 120GB SSD Retail Box - $119
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_902_1370&products_id=22033&zenid=fc32be9835d40d40bd4191508e7dac11

Hard drive:
Seagate Barracuda 2TB - $99
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_344&products_id=19554&zenid=fc32be9835d40d40bd4191508e7dac11

PSU:
Corsair CX-600 V3 Power Supply - $89
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_354&products_id=21713&zenid=fc32be9835d40d40bd4191508e7dac11

Optical Drive:
LG GH24NS95 24x SATA DVD-RW Drive OEM - $25
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=658_667&products_id=22522&zenid=fc32be9835d40d40bd4191508e7dac11

Tower:
Thermaltake Chaser A31 Black Tower - $99
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1081&products_id=22717&zenid=44b9c67175603959e8bb39604a2b2dd9

TOTAL: $1123
 
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Tradesman1
Everything looks to be a good fit, don't think you should have any problems......but......(there's always a but ;) ) if you do just give a shout or PM me...always willing to help...think I'm working with about 8 folks right now on their builds and tuning via PM
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I think you should leave the ssd, its not big enough and may be good yes but not worth it. You would be better of buying 2 1TB hard drives.
1. being your main hard drive with your os
2. containing your games.
Doing this will make your computer faster!

Spend the saved money on either a better cpu or a better graphics card.
 
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AshK

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Jun 19, 2013
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Ah okay I see, thanks for the input!
Hmm isn't the only reason for getting a K model is if you want to overclock? I have no interest in that for my first build, or am I wrong and it isn't just for overclocking?

How about I drop the SSD (seems the majority is advising that) and swap my CPU and graphics card for these, it'll stretch the budget a bit but let me know what you think:

CPU:
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=187_1184&products_id=20139&zenid=fc32be9835d40d40bd4191508e7dac11

Graphics Card:
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1511&products_id=23994&zenid=fc32be9835d40d40bd4191508e7dac11

Thanks
 
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AshK

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Jun 19, 2013
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Will do, I'm thinking at this stage I'll go with the more expensive CPU and graphics card and just leave the SSD - if I find that I want one I can always add it in down the track. Still tossing up between the motherboards..

So my final thoughts:
CPU:
Intel Core i7 3770) - $349
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=187_1184&products_id=20139&zenid=fc32be9835d40d40bd4191508e7dac11

Graphics Card:
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 OC Edition 2GB - $329
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1511&products_id=23994&zenid=fc32be9835d40d40bd4191508e7dac11

Motherboard:
Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 Motherboard - $109
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_1183&products_id=22254
Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H Motherboard - $149
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_1183&products_id=19990&zenid=fc32be9835d40d40bd4191508e7dac11

RAM:
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 - $89
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=186_218_1125&products_id=16437&zenid=fc32be9835d40d40bd4191508e7dac11

Hard drive:
Seagate Barracuda 2TB - $99
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_344&products_id=19554&zenid=fc32be9835d40d40bd4191508e7dac11

PSU:
Corsair CX-600 V3 Power Supply - $89
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_354&products_id=21713&zenid=fc32be9835d40d40bd4191508e7dac11

Optical Drive:
LG GH24NS95 24x SATA DVD-RW Drive OEM - $25
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=658_667&products_id=22522&zenid=fc32be9835d40d40bd4191508e7dac11

Tower:
Thermaltake Chaser A31 Black Tower - $99
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1081&products_id=22717&zenid=44b9c67175603959e8bb39604a2b2dd9

TOTAL: $1228 OR $1188
Depending on mobo..
 
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AshK

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No worries, did you see anything else wrong with what I've got there? I think it'll all fit together, but again I'm only just learning so I'd love any other advice you have!
Thanks
 
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Everything looks to be a good fit, don't think you should have any problems......but......(there's always a but ;) ) if you do just give a shout or PM me...always willing to help...think I'm working with about 8 folks right now on their builds and tuning via PM
 
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