My first gaming rig build plan.

JetsKikix

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CPU : i5-3470 // i5-3570k
CPU Cooler : Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Motherboard : ASrock Z77 Pro4-M
Memory : G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB)
Storage : Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB
Video Card : MSI N760 TF 2GD5/OC
Case : Cooler Master K280 Mid Tower
Power Supply : Enermax NAXN 550W
Monitor : ASUS VS238H-P 23"

Should i get an SSD?
Is the monitor good enough for fps gaming?
Is this rig good enough for next 2-3years?

Any opinion would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks In advanced.
 
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If budget is tight, Id recommend the new Seagate Desktop SSHD which combines a SSD and HD in a single component.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822178380
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/5748/seagate-desktop-2tb-sshd-st2000dx001-review/index9.html

Id strongly recommend in not investing in the 2.5 year old socket 1155 hardware. You're paying $320 for end-of-life components....the pair below is current generation, faster ..... yes even after overclocking, and is just $25 more ....also allows future upgrade to a 2nd GFX card.

MoBo - $354 - MSI Z87-G45 $20 off w/ promo code NEMB0920, ends 9/22
CPU - included - Intel Core i5-4670k http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899...

vipboy28

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I think its a pretty solid build except for your PSU, Get a corsair tx series best bang for the buck 750 watt (future proofing). I would get an SSD though, its a night and day difference playing games and loading windows on it. The monitor is good as well 2ms led/lcd and HDMI connection. So your fine there. This rig can last you for a while, at the 2-3 year marker you can always upgrade your video card and your PSU will be strong enough to handle it.
 
If budget is tight, Id recommend the new Seagate Desktop SSHD which combines a SSD and HD in a single component.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822178380
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/5748/seagate-desktop-2tb-sshd-st2000dx001-review/index9.html

Id strongly recommend in not investing in the 2.5 year old socket 1155 hardware. You're paying $320 for end-of-life components....the pair below is current generation, faster ..... yes even after overclocking, and is just $25 more ....also allows future upgrade to a 2nd GFX card.

MoBo - $354 - MSI Z87-G45 $20 off w/ promo code NEMB0920, ends 9/22
CPU - included - Intel Core i5-4670k http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899

http://benchmarkreviews.com/252/msi-z87-mpower-max-motherboard-review/12/

I don’t think there’s any compelling reason to move from an Ivy Bridge or even a Sandy Bridge based system to a Haswell system– there simply isn’t enough performance and feature differential to justify it. On the other hand, if you’re building a new rig from scratch, there’s little point in investing in end-of-life platforms, so going Haswell/Z87 makes sense.9


550 watter if fine for the single 760 and Enermax is a top end manufacturer. With the Asrock MoBo, you don't need anything else as it only has one slot. But if ya move up to the 2 slot board, a 750 watter from Corsair TX V2 series, XFX Core Edition series, Seasonic M series or Enermax will serve well....Corsair HX or Seasonic X series if you wanna seriously OC.
 
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JetsKikix

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Thanks for replying.
What SSD would you suggest? :)



Thanks for replying.
The SSHD looks great for me.I would take that into my consideration :)
What if i plan to do an overclocking in the future? I heard that the i5-4670k doesn't overclock that well compared to i5-3570k? :??: Correct me if im wrong :) I'm still new to this.

 

vipboy28

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I dont care if enermax is a top brand... the friends that have used them have complained about how bad they were and failed all the time talking 2-3 RMA's within 2 year span.

I stick to what i know brand wise, and Corsair is a great company, with great customer support. You cant go wrong, and everyone and their mothers know corsair is a great brand. the TX series is a great place to start. esp only 20bucks more for over 200w more.

To each his own i guess.

Also I think a 760 is great, solid price, good performance, and great drivers unlike AMD who has a great price and performance but drivers are so bad that you can literally go from 1 game having 60 fps and to another game having 20 fps at the same setting...
 

JetsKikix

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TX750 or TX750v2?
But as i know all the Corsair do not manufacture any PSUs themselves? Correct me if i'm wrong.
Seasonic should be great for me too since they are the Corsair TX750v2 manufacturer.