Wondering if my build is all compatible?

stevenfd · Dec 16, 2013

This is my first time building a gaming computer (actually any computer for that matter) and I was wondering if all of my parts are compatible. Thanks in advance if you can help me out and if you have any suggestions (including a case as I have not chose one yet) please post them!

My Build

MotherBoard: ASRock H77M LGA 1155 Intel H77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157303

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504

HardDrive: Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840

Power Supply: Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL 600W ATX12V v2.01 SLI Ready Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182032

RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model BLS2KIT4G3D1609DS1S00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148544

Graphics Card: XFX Double D R9-270X-CDFC Radeon R9 270X 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150686&ignorebbr=1

Case: ?????
I know it has to be Micro ATX but any suggestions would be helpful!

Thanks

CTurbo · Dec 16, 2013

stevenfd · Dec 16, 2013

CTurbo :

Thanks! If anyone else has suggestions on my case please post.

CTurbo · Dec 16, 2013

Just browse around and find one you like. I figure looks are important.

Jameson Clark · Dec 16, 2013

Looks all compatible to me but try going to pcpartpicker.com it has a compatibility checker that should work pretty well.
If you are looking for suggestions I would get a better psu, you want something with at least an 80+ bronze certification. As for a case I got a rosewill blackhawk mid tower case and it's pretty nice with 5 fans, it got best airflow for your money here on Tom's

stevenfd · Dec 17, 2013

Jameson Clark :

Thanks I'm gonna go check it out! Also thanks for the suggestion on case it looks pretty nice and I don't really care if mine is fancy or not as long as it works. I'm also gonna check out some other psu's.

stevenfd · Dec 17, 2013

Jameson Clark :

stevenfd :

Also do you suggest any watt like do you think 700 is good just a better brand or should I go up in watts?

Tradesman1 · Dec 17, 2013

Getting a K model CPU is a bit of a waste with a H77 mobo, if your going to OC, look to a Z77, like the Asus P8Z77-M or the Rocks Z77M

Jameson Clark · Dec 17, 2013

Well actually that depends on if you are going to over clock or not. Your CPU is an over locking model, the k designates that, if you aren't going to overclock then get the regular 3570. On the other hand if you do want to overclock your mobo is not an over locking model, you need a Z77 chipset mobo not H77. On a side note if you want to over clock you pretty much need a CPU cooler and I would suggest the cooler master hyper 212 evo.

Jameson Clark · Dec 17, 2013

If you want a reference for an overclocking model my build is here: http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

Tradesman1 · Dec 17, 2013

And beware of Partpicker, it has it's flaws

Jameson Clark · Dec 17, 2013

Pcpartpicker is a good start though, maybe that should have been clear. It's good for setting up a build and getting approximate watts and a first look at compatability. but getting feedback from real people is the best

Tradesman1 · Dec 17, 2013

Jameson Clark :

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+ 1 Agree, it often let's you select DRAM that is higher freq or more than a given CPU can handle, also with PSUs it often allows for an underpowered PSU to be selected that won't be fully capable of carrying the load of a rig....among other things

Jameson Clark · Dec 17, 2013

It does allow for higher freq dram than the CPU is ratted for like in my build, there is a warning at the bottom saying it may not perform at it's rated speeds or you will need to increase the voltage outside of intel recommended maximum (OC). The warning should be more obvious though not hidden in fine print at the bottom of the page.

stevenfd · Dec 17, 2013

Jameson Clark :

Thanks! I dont think I am planning to overclock. Would there be any major differences? Other then that what watt psu do you think I should go for if I over clock or not.

Again thanks everyone for the replies,

Tradesman1 · Dec 17, 2013

The 600 should should be good either way

stevenfd · Dec 17, 2013

Tradesman1 :

Thanks, just wanted to make sure as my video card said 500W minimum.

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