PC Build - Is this system ready to order?

Marcikan · Jul 26, 2013

Hey guys. I'm currently making a build for a gaming station. I have one ready, and I'm in the process of double checking it before I order. I have about $1100 to spend, and I'm right on the mark on that.

I have two monitors, a 24"in and a 19". Obviously I play on the 24" and at a 1080p resolution. I plan to overclock the processor.

|PART LIST|
CASE: Zalman Z11 Plus Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

PSU: CORSAIR HX series HX650 650W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

GPU: GIGABYTE GV-N770OC-2GD GeForce GTX 770 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready Video Card

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646I54670K

CPU Cooler: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO RR-212E-20PK-R2 Continuous Direct Contact 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler Compatible with latest Intel 2011/1366/1155 and AMD FM1/FM2/AM3+

Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL8D-8GBXM

HDD: Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

Optical Drive: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM

Newegg Cart:
http://puu.sh/3Me5e.png + http://puu.sh/3Me64.png

TOTAL: $1110 NOT INCLUDING TAX AND SHIPPING

Questions:

Is everything compatible?
When I get all the items, will I be able to install them all in the case, everything fit fine, run it and install Win7, then play games without any issues?
Will it all fit together?
Is everything a suitable choice?

I really need to know if it's all compatible, I'll have lots of trouble if something isn't due to difficulties refunding items. Thanks for help, let me know if you need to know anything else.

If I order it today, it will come in 5 days. Besides an OS, after I order, will everything fit in the case and then run? I won't need anything else, correct? EVERYTHING IS COMPATIBLE?

Onus · Jul 26, 2013

Everything appears to be compatible and should all work together.
If you're interested in shaving a few dollars off the cost, you might find some DDR3-1600 RAM, e.g. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148347 for $53, and you can get the Xigmatek Gaia for $25 and no rebate game: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233082 which cools within 1C but is quieter (per Frostytech reviews) than the Hyper212 EVO; I use them myself.

dwatterworth · Jul 26, 2013

If you are overclocking on Haswell you might want to look at this:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-heat-sink-haswell,3554-22.html.

The i5 part is the same rated power as the i7 in the study. Depending on your operating environment, you might be seeing pretty high temps while overclocking with the Hyper 212.

Marcikan · Jul 26, 2013

Onus :

The RAM I'm getting is a bit faster, isn't it?

And that cooler looks really big, but I'm picking it up. Are you sure the RAM will still fit with that on?

Onus · Jul 26, 2013

The performance difference between DDR3-1866 and DDR3-1600 is slight and likely only visible in a few benchmarks. The RAM I listed is low-profile and will fit under the cooler. The Gaia is a similar size (not quite as thick?), offering similar performance, but it is $10 cheaper (before a $5 MIR on the Hyper212 EVO, which is a game you may not win).

Marcikan · Jul 26, 2013

dwatterworth :

All of the better ones are pretty costly. The lower ends still cool at 75C. Are those worth picking up> What do you recommend?

Marcikan · Jul 26, 2013

Onus :

Yes, but I don't only plan to use the system for gaming. I do some calculations, programming and lots of multitasking, as well as web design and image and video work. Will the RAM still not make a difference? If not, I'll grab the cheaper one.

Onus · Jul 26, 2013

Check some benchmarks, but you might only be looking at a 2%-4% difference in some things.

Marcikan · Jul 26, 2013

Onus :

Alright.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231455&nm_mc=AFC-C8JUNCTION&cm_mmc=AFC-C8JUNCTION-_-EMC-072513-Latest-_-DesktopMemory-_-20231455-L06C&PID=3938566&AID=10446076

$65 with promo code

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314
10% off with promo code, good timing

Which of these should I grab? Or something else? These were on the promo page.

To be honest, costs don't really matter. I'd rather stick with the original because it's theoretically better and has better timings, but I really don't know what I'm doing so I'll listen to you.

Marcikan · Jul 26, 2013

also, this is the cooler I should be purchasing, correct?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233082
How will that hande with light OCing on the i5?

Will the RAM I originally posted fit under that? Doesn't seem so

Onus · Jul 26, 2013

For light overclocking, that cooler is fine.
I'm not certain of RAM clearance, but typically only two slots would be blocked, so it is probably safe. Or, you could just get the low-profile sticks and not have to worry about it at all.

burdenbound · Jul 26, 2013

Onus :

+1 Get RAM with a normal heat spreader, the large ones are only for looks and will get in the way of your heatsink, not worth the hassle so that your computer can look like it has hedgehog stuffed in it.

Marcikan · Jul 26, 2013

Onus :

Hm, what about this?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231550
It's pretty low profile.

burdenbound · Jul 26, 2013

Marcikan :

Onus :

Hm, what about this?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231550
It's pretty low profile.

That should be fine.

Marcikan · Jul 26, 2013

burdenbound :

Marcikan :

That should be fine.

I was checking out the supported memory for my Motherboard, even if it's not on there, is that OK?

burdenbound · Jul 26, 2013

Marcikan :

burdenbound :

I was checking out the supported memory for my Motherboard, even if it's not on there, is that OK?

your motherboard supports 4×240pin DDR3 2933+(OC)/2800(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 -- 1866 is listed in there and that is the same as the RAM you just listed. Looks like your good to go.

Marcikan · Jul 26, 2013

Ok. I was looking at sizes and it does look like the Gaia is a tiny bit better, and the reviews range from Hyper 212 is better to Gaia is better, so i'll go with what I originally have.

Am I ready to order? Motherboard will fit in case? GPU will fit in case? Everything will work when I stick it in?

Marcikan · Jul 26, 2013

Did some extra research, I think the RAM I chose will fit. Still need help answering last post tho

Onus · Jul 26, 2013

Everything will fit.
AND, my bad but I see my original RAM was actually DDR3-1333, not -1600; it looks like you've found some other low-profile sticks, so you're good.
The Gaia and the Hyper212 offer comparable performance (1C is insignificant), but the Gaia is cheaper, making the other a bang/buck loser.

Marcikan · Jul 26, 2013

Thanks for all the help. I'm ready to order, then!

I was looking at my Gigabyte card - it's a massive 11inches. Will that still fit inside the Z11 Plus Case?

Onus · Jul 26, 2013

I have a Gigabyte HD7970 with the same Windforce-3 cooler on it, and it fits in a Fractal Design Define Mini, a mini-ATX case. Your case is ATX, so it should fit.

Marcikan · Jul 26, 2013

ALRIGHT! I'm off to order! Thanks so much for the help!

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