My current build is ok?

Pan Eyal · Jul 29, 2013

Well its my first time I'm building my own PC and I would really like to get some thoughts on my build and ways to improve it.
It's important to mention that I live in Israel and the prices around here are a bit higher so that build will cost me something like 1800$ around here and that price is a little bit more than my budget beforehand.
Also I will take the dvd-drive from my old computer. And about the operating system I still don't know if I would go on the win 8 or stay with the good win 7.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1lTbX
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Scythe SCMG-3100 88.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($47.55 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.40 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1141.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-29 07:14 EDT-0400)

Thank you very much!

jinayhvora · Jul 29, 2013

since u have a Z87 board and an aftermarket CPU cooler, i would recommend get the k version of the CPU to Overclock
Instead of 680 get 770 its cheaper and faster
if u don't wanna add another card in the future u can reduce the PSU to 650W to save some money, but get a 650W of the exact same series u have chosen

Pan Eyal · Jul 29, 2013

Well the 770 is 40$ more expensive but I will think about it and about the CPU overclock really raise the performance? Because it's also more expensive...
And about the PSU I am thinking about buying another graphic card in the future.

jinayhvora · Jul 29, 2013

well if the 770 is more expensive get a 680, its only very slightly weaker
the CPU overclock won't help now since its already very powerful at stock but some years later when it starts getting weak then the overclock will help a lot
for adding a second card rather get 850W

coastie65 · Jul 29, 2013

The GTX 680 is a good card and I am running one in this build ( have been since June, '12 ). as for the CPU cooler, you may want to look at the Cooler Master 212 EVO or Gelid Tranquillo at Newegg, as I believe they are cheaper and they are very good.

Pan Eyal · Jul 29, 2013

coastie65 :

I don't have those CPU coolers here in Israel.
What do you say about the "Arctic Freezer Xtreme Rev.2" ? He is really cheap.

Pan Eyal · Jul 29, 2013

jinayhvora :

Alright I think I will go with the overclock version.
But I really need the 850W? Because its cost some more money - a thing that I'm a little low on...

Pan Eyal · Jul 29, 2013

And by the way what do you say about the operating system?

jinayhvora · Jul 29, 2013

yes, you're gonna need the 850 for dual 770s, u can possibly manage with 800 but i wouldn't t suggest anything lower unless u wanna buy a new PSU when u get the second card

coastie65 · Aug 4, 2013

For the OS. if you are planning on Gaming, then go with Windows 7 Home Premium. Not familiar with that CPU cooler, but if it has 8 Heat Pipes, then it should be fine and as long as it isn't too big.

OldKangy · Aug 4, 2013

I'd say the video card is a little outdated, and the cpu cooler isn't very great if you want to over clock your cpu.. I think everything else is okay.

coastie65 · Aug 4, 2013

I just went and found some reviews on that cooler and it appears that the fan can be a bit dicey as there seems to be a bit more failures than I would care for.

Pan Eyal · Aug 6, 2013

Well thanks guys! I appreciate it!
i will change the cooler and i dont have The "k" version of the cpu so i dont realy need a great cooler anyway...

coastie65 · Aug 6, 2013

Pan Eyal :

If you don't have the "K' version, than you won't be doing any OCing and the stock fan and heatsink will do fine.

Pan Eyal · Aug 6, 2013

but this cooler is a bit loud isnt it?

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