First Build help needed

Frost Archer

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My components:

Motherboard:
ASRock Z87 Extreme4 Motherboard
http://www.ipmart.com.my/main/product/ASRock,Z87,Extrem...

Processor:
Intel Core i5 4570
http://www.ipmart.com.my/main/product/Intel,Core,i5,4570,Processor,,BX8064154570,Intel,Warranty,,406062.php?prod=406062

Graphics Card:
Asus Graphic Card GTX660-DC2O-2GD5

http://www.ipmart.com.my/main/product/Asus,Graphic,Card...

RAM:
Corsair 8GB PC1600 CL8 VG CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8 (its a corsair vengeance i don't know why its showing that)

http://www.ipmart.com.my/main/product/Corsair,8GB,PC1600,CL8,VG,CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8,Memory,Kit,8GB,Corsair,Warranty,,301826.php?prod=301826

HDD
Seagate 3.5-Inch 1TB Barracuda ST1000DM003

http://www.ipmart.com.my/main/product/Seagate,3,5,Inch,...

Optical Drive:
ASUS OPTICAL DRIVE DVD-RW INT SATA 24X

http://www.ipmart.com.my/main/product/ASUS,OPTICAL,DRIV...

Case:
Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 PC Casing

http://www.ipmart.com.my/main/product/Cooler,Master,Sto...

Extra case fan
COOLER MASTER SickleFlow X - R4-SXDP-20FR-R1(x2)

http://www.ipmart.com.my/main/product/COOLER,MASTER,Sic...

PSU:
Corsair CMPSU-TX650M UK 650W Power Supply
http://www.ipmart.com.my/main/product/Corsair,CMPSU,TX6...

PS:
Not planing to overclock(yet).
No extra budget for SSD(yet)
I don't like the look if HAF

Question:

How do i install case fan o0

How to safety discharge myself without 100% shocking my components and destroy them.

 
Solution
Your build is compatible as is.

My thoughts:

1. With a i5-4570, you will not be able to ever overclock.
Use a cheaper B75 based motherboard, or change out the cpu for a i5-4670K

2. It is not clear to me if your 8gb ram is one stick of 8gb, or a kit of 2 x 4gb. You always want a two stick ram kit.

3. Defer on the extra case fan. See how you do first. Your parts run cool, and you probably do not need any extra cooling.

4. The stock intel cpu cooler will do the job on any non overclocked cpu. It might get noisy under full load.
I might use a tower type cooler with a quieter 120mm fan like the cm hyper212.
If you want to overclock, definitely buy such a cooler.

5. I will not build without a SSD. It makes everything you do...
Your build is compatible as is.

My thoughts:

1. With a i5-4570, you will not be able to ever overclock.
Use a cheaper B75 based motherboard, or change out the cpu for a i5-4670K

2. It is not clear to me if your 8gb ram is one stick of 8gb, or a kit of 2 x 4gb. You always want a two stick ram kit.

3. Defer on the extra case fan. See how you do first. Your parts run cool, and you probably do not need any extra cooling.

4. The stock intel cpu cooler will do the job on any non overclocked cpu. It might get noisy under full load.
I might use a tower type cooler with a quieter 120mm fan like the cm hyper212.
If you want to overclock, definitely buy such a cooler.

5. I will not build without a SSD. It makes everything you do so much quicker.
Defer on the hard drive. Build using a 120gb ssd. That will be enough for the OS and a handful of games. Add a hard drive later when you need more space. If you can start with a 240gb ssd, you may never need a hard drive at all.

6. Download and read your case manual now. It will show you how to build using the case. Case fans will have either 3 pin fan connectors which go into the motherboard fan headers, or they may have 4 pin molex connector that connect to a psu cable.
Some fans will have both.
Download the motherboard manual too and read it cover to cover.

7. To discharge any possible static, touch the metal frame of the case before you handle parts.

8. I suggest you first test out all the parts outside of the case. Put the motherboard on top of the box it comes in and connect the parts.
Run memtest86+ from a dvd or usb stick to verify that all is good.

9. I find a #2 magnetic tip Phillips screwdriver to be very helpful in assembling parts in small spaces.

----------good luck-------------

 
Solution

Frost Archer

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1.Nevermind,I will swap out the processor when i have the budget.

2.Its a 2x4gb 8gb ram

3.I don't know about 1 fan in a case will keep my components safe.

5.Really?A 240gb ssd is enough for my my OS and games?

7.Can i hold a metal spoon to discharge o0?

8.Yea,I can test the build outside the case

9.I think i need to find another philips head screw driver