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Just ordered all my parts for a new Intel Gaming PC. Anything I could have done better?

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August 10, 2013 7:24:25 PM

Wanted to ask this before I open up all my parts later this week.
Keep in mind I am using my current 7850 2GB to put in my new machine seeing as how it is still a good card. Gonna get a new one later next year though.

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.08 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $771.98

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August 10, 2013 7:31:14 PM

That looks pretty good. The one thing you could have done a little better on is getting a bigger case. While it shouldn't "hurt", a smaller case doesn't allow for good airflow especially if you plan to overclock. Also, the bigger your parts get the more room they will take and the less airflow there is. Make sure wherever you put your case is somewhere it gets excellent airflow and make sure you have a good system of cable management. Airflow is VERY VERY important when gaming because your computer will get hot fast.
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August 11, 2013 9:02:53 AM

Thanks for taking the time to look at it.
I've just heard some good things about the 500r. Right now I am using the Antec 900 but I wanted something different this time around.
I usually leave my computer on my desk and it stays cool. I am planning on doing the same to this one.
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