Are my components ok?

Moussa Bazzoun · Sep 7, 2013

I'm building a gaming PC and wanted to ask if my components are ok

CPU: i5-3470 (Don't need Overclocking)
Motherboard:Z77-DS3H (Any recommendations? 70 pounds or under)
Memory: Corsair 4GB DDR3 (Will buy another stick at a later date)
HDD: 1TB WD Blue 7200rpm 64mb cache
GPU: GTX 680 2GB DCII
PSU: Corsair CX600
DVD-RW Drive
Case: Corsair Carbide 200R
Windows 7 Home Premium
Thanks

tiny voices · Sep 7, 2013

Get an h77 motherboard because you will not be overclocking.

Get an xfx650 PSU. MUCH better quality. The CX line from corsair isn't the best.

Everything else looks great. I would change the gtx680 for a gtx770 for sure though.

wtalk2 · Sep 7, 2013

Go with a i5 3570 instead and get a H77 chip set board. It's just like Z77 except it's not optimized for overclocking. Otherwise nice build!

Moussa Bazzoun · Sep 7, 2013

Thanks guys, I'm only getting a GTX 680 because it's only 240 pounds which seems like a bargain http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2GB-Asus-GTX-680-DirectCU-II-OC-28nm-PCIe-3-0-x16-6008MHz-GDDR5-GPU-1019MH-/121162970016?pt=UK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW&hash=item1c35e033a0

tiny voices · Sep 7, 2013

That is a pretty good deal.

wtalk2 · Sep 7, 2013

Yeah that's a really good deal for a 680. That card will last you a good 5-6 years I guess.

Moussa Bazzoun · Sep 7, 2013

Also the H77 motherboard is only 2 pounds cheaper is it woth it? It's a ASRock H77 Pro4 most H77 boards that come up on amazon seem to be microatx/ITX.

wtalk2 · Sep 7, 2013

If it's only 2 pounds cheaper go with the Z77 so if in the future you want to get a K processor and overclock you are able to.

Moussa Bazzoun · Sep 7, 2013

Thanks, I appreciate the help guys, time to order I guess.

Moussa Bazzoun · Sep 7, 2013

One more thing, this is going to be my first build. I was planning going off this guys videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zOYdNEHDQo. Are there any better youtube tutorials with this case?

tiny voices · Sep 7, 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_56kyib-Ls

wtalk2 · Sep 7, 2013

I've learned all I know about computers from forums, Carey Holzman, Linus Tech Tips and Newegg Youtube. I found that Carey Holzman has the best and easiest to follow tutorials. Really building computers isn't all that hard it's just a bit overwhelming at first but if you just read the instructions and watch videos it's simple. Especially when you aren't installing a aftermarket cooler.

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