New build help needed

New3cH0 · Jan 18, 2014

Hey guys,I'm planning to build my first ever custom rig as my current computer can no longer handle games of today.

I hope you guys can give me some suggestion to improve my build

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Motherboard:Asrock z87 extreme 4 + i5 4670 3.4GHz
Graphic card:MSI GTX 770 2Gb Twin frozr
Memory:Corsair vengeance 1600Mhz (4Gb*2) L/Profile
SSD:Samsung evo 120Gb
Fan:--------Suggestions please----------
Power supply:Corsair CS 500w 80+ bronze
Case:NZXT Phantom 410 red

Thanks for the help!

chrisso · Jan 18, 2014

Change thepower supply for the xfx 550pro. That power supply is not really for a long term quality games rig.

http://www.amazon.com/XFX-XPS-550W-SEW-Supply-PRO550W-Efficiency/dp/B0068513HU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1390032047&sr=8-3&keywords=xfx550+pro

If you sniff about a bit they are $59- $69

whitecat · Jan 18, 2014

if you dont plan SLI , mobo Asus Z87-K is good . Otherwise, mobo Asus Z87-A is fine .

scoobydenon · Jan 18, 2014

Is the fan for your CPU? If so the EVO 212 or the Noctua NH-D14 are very good. With that expensive hardware I would strongly recommend NOT buying the CX Series Power Supply. Try XFX, Antec, Corsair HX, AX, TX and Seasonic. Example: - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151125 \ Also I recommend getting about 100+ watts more then needed for future upgrade, longevity, and reliability...

hytecgowthaman · Jan 18, 2014

New3cH0 :

if u r a over clocker use water cooler otherwise the provided fan and heatsink from intel is enough (thats come with processor)

hytecgowthaman · Jan 18, 2014

psu is not enough buy 650w

whitecat · Jan 18, 2014

hytecgowthaman :

yes, NVIDIA recommends 600W . So, this will get the job done.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cmpsu650txv2
Haswell ready

New3cH0 · Jan 18, 2014

whitecat :

Thanks!I'm gonna get the Asus z87-K instead of the Asrock

New3cH0 · Jan 18, 2014

hytecgowthaman :

New3cH0 :

if u r a over clocker use water cooler otherwise the provided fan and heatsink from intel is enough (thats come with processor)

So if I don't plan to overclock,a extra fan is not necessary?

whitecat · Jan 18, 2014

New3cH0 :

hytecgowthaman :

So if I don't plan to overclock,a extra fan is not necessary?

As far as i see , there are fans included .- with the case
Three fans !

New3cH0 · Jan 18, 2014

whitecat :

New3cH0 :

As far as i see , there are fans included .- with the case
Three fans !

By the way,the Graphic card is overclocked by default,is there a way I can run it not overclocked?
(Reference:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127741)

hytecgowthaman · Jan 18, 2014

New3cH0 :

hytecgowthaman :

So if I don't plan to overclock,a extra fan is not necessary?

yes , after 3 years upgrade cooler and oc

hytecgowthaman · Jan 18, 2014

New3cH0 :

whitecat :

By the way,the Graphic card is overclocked by default,is there a way I can run it not overclocked?
(Reference:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127741)

its factory oc means its cooled very highly and already oc so dont worry already cooll.

hytecgowthaman · Jan 18, 2014

whitecat :

New3cH0 :

As far as i see , there are fans included .- with the case
Three fans !

it reduce the heat ok my system life increase a little. change all extra fans to air in to pc not out this setup reduce 3 deg cel in my pc (3 extra fans)

New3cH0 · Jan 18, 2014

hytecgowthaman :

New3cH0 :

whitecat :

By the way,the Graphic card is overclocked by default,is there a way I can run it not overclocked?
(Reference:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127741)

its factory oc means its cooled very highly and already oc so dont worry already cooll.

By the way,whats a sound card for?And is it a must?Is a wireless lan a must?What is it used for?Thanks in advance!

hytecgowthaman · Jan 18, 2014

the cooler comes with processor is enough if u use other cooler they avoid processor warranty , so after warranty period change cooler.

whitecat · Jan 18, 2014

New3cH0 :

hytecgowthaman :

New3cH0 :

its factory oc means its cooled very highly and already oc so dont worry already cooll.

By the way,whats a sound card for?And is it a must?Is a wireless lan a must?What is it used for?Thanks in advance!

My laptop has WIFI but i dont use it .Omly cable ! - internet is fast .

hytecgowthaman · Jan 18, 2014

New3cH0 :

hytecgowthaman :

By the way,whats a sound card for?And is it a must?Is a wireless lan a must?What is it used for?Thanks in advance!

sound card is for to get sound output its already present in mobo (dont buy extra cards), wireless lan a waste product for desktop if its a laptop its worthy . its for connect internet via modems wireless device. u dont take the desktop whenever u go for internet . cable modem is already present in mobo its faster then wireless ,low cost ,give high stable speed.

hytecgowthaman · Jan 18, 2014

whitecat :

New3cH0 :

hytecgowthaman :

By the way,whats a sound card for?And is it a must?Is a wireless lan a must?What is it used for?Thanks in advance!

My laptop has WIFI but i dont use it .Only cable ! - internet is fast .

yes!!!

New3cH0 · Jan 18, 2014

hytecgowthaman :

New3cH0 :

hytecgowthaman :

By the way,whats a sound card for?And is it a must?Is a wireless lan a must?What is it used for?Thanks in advance!

sound card is for to get sound output its already present in mobo (dont buy extra cards), wireless lan a waste product for desktop if its a laptop its worthy . its for connect internet via modems wireless device. u dont take the desktop whenever u go for internet . cable modem is already present in mobo its faster then wireless ,low cost ,give high stable speed.

Oh,okay.I can save some money by not getting a sound card

.Thanks for all the help!

New3cH0 · Jan 18, 2014

whitecat :

New3cH0 :

hytecgowthaman :

By the way,whats a sound card for?And is it a must?Is a wireless lan a must?What is it used for?Thanks in advance!

My laptop has WIFI but i dont use it .Omly cable ! - internet is fast .

Agreed!By the way,thanks for all the help!

hytecgowthaman · Jan 18, 2014

always welcome .more info contact in private message.

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