New Build Part List Compatibility Test!

iFrostys · Sep 22, 2013

Hi, I am thinking of doing a new build and just want to know if this part list is compatible.

Are these all good and would you recommend something else in the same price bracket?
Thanks.

Processor: [urlExt=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Generation-i5-3570K-3-40GHz-Technology/dp/B007RUZKK6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379709994&sr=8-1&keywords=i5+3570k]i5 3570k[/urlExt]

Motherboard: [urlExt=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-Motherboard-CrossFireX-Intelligent-Processors/dp/B007KZQE7Q/ref=pd_bxgy_computers_text_y]Asus P8Z77-V LX[/urlExt]

RAM: [urlExt=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CMX8GX3M2B1600C9-Performance-Desktop-Memory/dp/B005G9C4K4/ref=sr_1_18?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1379804043&sr=1-18&keywords=8gb]Corsair Xms3 8gb[/urlExt]

Graphics Card: [urlExt=http://www.amazon.co.uk/GeForce-DirectCU-Graphics-DisplayPort-Surround/dp/B0098VKIRC/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1379795292&sr=1-1&keywords=asus+gtx+660]Asus Geforce GTX 660[/urlExt]

Hard Drive: [urlExt=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Digital-internal-Hard-Drive/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379803799&sr=8-1&keywords=1tb+hard+drive]WD 1tb Caviar Blue[/urlExt]

Case: [urlExt=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Xigmatek-CCC-AD34BT-U02-Asgard-Window-Tower/dp/B00B4TVTOW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379839129&sr=8-1&keywords=Xigmatek+Asgard+382+Window]Xigmatek Asgard 382 Window[/urlExt]

Power Supply: [urlExt=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Bronze-Supply/dp/B009RMP44O/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1379795252&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=600w+power+supply]Corsair Builder series CX 600[/urlExt]

Cooling: [urlExt=http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005HIRDUA/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=computers]Cooler Master Hyper TX3 Evo[/urlExt]

DVD Burner: [urlExt=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-24x-SATA-DVD-Writer/dp/B0095MGUSU/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1379852010&sr=1-3&keywords=dvd+drive]Samsung 24x Drive[/urlExt]

sando99 · Sep 22, 2013

Everything is compatible.

But change that cooler to CM Hyper 212 EVO. It's way better and very cheap. Also I recommend 1150 platform since it's newer and not very expensive over the 1155. Asus Z87-A + i5-4670K is a good choice. Also, what is the purpose of this PC?

iFrostys · Sep 22, 2013

Gaming and casual youtube video making is the purpose.

iFrostys · Sep 22, 2013

Also I might add a Crucial M4 128GB SSD but that would be a later upgrade and not with the initial build.

sando99 · Sep 22, 2013

Do you want to run the games on maximum settings?

iFrostys · Sep 22, 2013

If possible, but I understand this build will only do like med-high on Battefield 3, right?

sando99 · Sep 22, 2013

Yeah. If you don't want to overclock that much you can take i5-4670 + ASUS H87-PRO + GTX760 (pick which brand you like the best). Also, what is your monitor resolution?

iFrostys · Sep 22, 2013

Can't really afford a 760, was going to get a 660/660 ti and I have two monitors, one is 1680x1050 (main monitor (from a PC I had years ago)) and one is 1920x1080 (bush 19" LED TV).

sando99 · Sep 22, 2013

Then definitely get 660Ti. But if you want to play at good FPS and good settings you should play on only one monitor.

iFrostys · Sep 22, 2013

I do play on only 1 monitor, I use the second for web browser or Twitch chat while ingame.

sando99 · Sep 22, 2013

What's your budget?

iFrostys · Sep 22, 2013

Around £500-600
Although I don't mind reusing things like my current Hard Drive and Case and PSU.

I have a 500w PSU, an InWIn Griffin Case.

sando99 · Sep 22, 2013

Store you want to buy from?

iFrostys · Sep 22, 2013

Amazon or OverclockersUK would make me feel the most comfortable.

sando99 · Sep 22, 2013

Here's the link to the cart: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/cart/view.html/ref=gno_cart

If those £20 are bothering you can pick cheaper case.

iFrostys · Sep 22, 2013

"Your shopping basket is empty"
Just put a parts list in here? :/

sando99 · Sep 22, 2013

Can you use your old case for now, if yes then here is the parts list:

MSI B85-G43 ATX Motherboard
Intel Core i5 4570 Quad Core Retail CPU
G.Skill 8GBXL Main Memory DDR3 8 GB PC1600 CL9 Ram Kit 2x 4 GB (Ripjaws X)
Gigabyte GV-N66TOC-2GD NVIDIA GTX660Ti 2GB DDR5 PCI-E
Western Digital 1TB internal Hard Drive - Caviar Blue (3.5 inch) (SATA 3, 6Gb/s, 64MB Cache)
Seasonic SS-550RM 550W Power Supply

Subtotal (6 items): £623.47

iFrostys · Sep 22, 2013

I can yes, but I don't know if it has sufficient air flow. Search "Inwin Griffin"?

sando99 · Sep 22, 2013

As long as it's not pea*e of s**it it will do the job fine.

iFrostys · Sep 22, 2013

Also I have a Ace A-500BR Black Edition 500w PSU, could I use that? or if not just get the Corsair Bulder Series CX 600w as that is an extra 50w and is almost £30 cheaper.

sando99 · Sep 22, 2013

I edited my post. Look above.

sando99 · Sep 22, 2013

iFrostys :

The Seasonic I putted there is Haswell certified. Your case seems fine so you can use it.

iFrostys · Sep 22, 2013

and if I were to buy a new case, what would you recommend? I only ask this as if I buy a new case I can sell my current build to help out the budget.

sando99 · Sep 22, 2013

Well it depends on what look do you like. I like clean & simple look, but you can like more aggrresively looking case. It really depends. But as I said above your current case will do fine. Just make sure to add fans.

iFrostys · Sep 22, 2013

Okay well thanks for the advice, it all helped a tonne!

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