What do you think of my gaming build?

Yingerman · Sep 9, 2013

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BVkl

CPU - Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor $179.99

CPU Cooler - Intel BXRTS2011LC 74.0 CFM CPU Cooler $44.99

Motherboard - ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard $124.99

Memory - Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $65.99

Storage - Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk $89.99

Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $84.99

Video Card - EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card $260.00

Case - Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case $104.01

Power Supply - Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply $89.99

Optical Drive - LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer $16.00

Base Total: $1104.93
Promo Discounts: -$15.00
Combo Discounts: -$8.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$25.00
Total: $1056.93

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BVkl

So what do you all think? Anything that I should change before I make my purchase later tonight? Thanks everyone!

Seladon-1370374 · Sep 9, 2013

Looks like a good build all around. Maybe one thing, you won't need the aftermarket CPU cooler, the one included with the CPU will be enough. Aside from that, everything is good.

Yingerman · Sep 9, 2013

Seladon-1370374 :

I didn't know the CPU included a heatsink and fan, thanks for the heads up!

Yingerman · Sep 9, 2013

boosted1g :

Good point. I hadn't thought about balancing the two HDDs like that.

You think I need a cooler? @Seladon thinks the stock one will work just fine. I don't plan on overclocking.

Seladon-1370374 · Sep 9, 2013

Agree on the 840 EVO for the SSD.
The Caviar Black is the best of WD's performance, and has a 5 years warranty too. You could also take a look at the Seagate Barracuda, which performs better, but has only a 3 years warranty. But it is also cheaper.

Seladon-1370374 · Sep 9, 2013

boosted1g :

He can't really overclock with that CPU anyways, the multiplier is locked.

Yingerman · Sep 9, 2013

Here's the build with your suggestions and it looks great! I get a better SSD and I save $40

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWnB

Thanks guys! If no one else has suggestions, I think I'll buy the parts tonight

Seladon-1370374 · Sep 9, 2013

Well, no problem, we're here for that, sir !
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