OptimizeConfig - 1st Timer build - Please advise

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BrianMKelly

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This is the first time I am putting together my own computer. I have been doing a lot of research for each part I have chosen to use. But I really want some expert insight to make sure it will do what I need it to before I spend over a $1000!

Any thoughts are appreciated!

The purpose is day-to-day Microsoft office work, light video editing, online surfing (able to handle multiple browser including Netflix), and gaming. Budget: $1000 - $1300

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27kJf
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27kJf/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27kJf/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($106.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($113.50 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($240.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Platinum 650W 80+ Platinum Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Perixx PX-1000 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1205.38
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-23 20:32 EST-0500)
 
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airplanegeek
you dont need any aftermarket cooling solutions for your cpu because you cant overclock. unless you want it to look cool. i would rather buy a i5-3570k and a hyper 212 evo so you can overclock
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BrianMKelly

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What are the main advantages of the i5-3570K over the i5-3350P?

I didn't realize I could not overclock with this build (what makes the difference to allow it to do so?). I would really like for it to be able to be really quiet and cool (temperature-wise). I have really mostly used laptops and really tired of the noise and heat.
 
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AxlFone

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For build something like this.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($67.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.95 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($240.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: BitFenix BitFenix Ronin ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1141.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-23 22:16 EST-0500)

If you want to save then look gigabyte mobo.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87xd3h
 
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