Please help- first build

spotexx

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Hi, This is my first build and I put a lot of effort into it http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2ENbR not listed on that link I am also buying 2 powerlines/ ethernet cables and mouse and keyboard and already have hdmi cable and tv (using for monitor) So I need to know if there is any thing I am missing from here to set ups and play when it all arrives. Do I need to buy any cables or anything? All answers are appreciated. Thanks in advance


Also forgot to include this is the chassis I will be using http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=6_112&item_id=049199


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New set up http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2EQe4

already have tv/ HDMI chord/ headset

buying mouse keyboard and powerlines /ethernet cables elsewhere

Finally where do I find heatsinks and thermal paste?
 
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You need a power supply, go for seasonic or xfx - at least 650 watts. You should also buy a bigger hard drive, at least 1 gigabyte or more for storage. Ssd makes a good boot drive, but not as good if it's your only hard drive.

Also recommend a aftermarket heatsink for the CPU- cooler master 212 evo or better. Don't forget thermal paste like arctic silver 5, or similar.

Last buy a case speaker if that case doesn't come with one.

I also recommend a bag of small zip ties to help with cable management. Your local auto part store should have them.

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You need a power supply, go for seasonic or xfx - at least 650 watts. You should also buy a bigger hard drive, at least 1 gigabyte or more for storage. Ssd makes a good boot drive, but not as good if it's your only hard drive.

Also recommend a aftermarket heatsink for the CPU- cooler master 212 evo or better. Don't forget thermal paste like arctic silver 5, or similar.

Last buy a case speaker if that case doesn't come with one.

I also recommend a bag of small zip ties to help with cable management. Your local auto part store should have them.

 
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It's a good build but it would need a few changes:

- First, your build already have a case on Partpicker. Between the two, I would pick the one from Corsair without a doubt.

- You don't need such an expensive board and RAM, especially with such a small budget. I would suggest this, instead: http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

- Your build miss an heatsink. I higly recommend getting a better CPU cooler than the stock one from Intel. For around 30-40$, the Hyper 212 EVO from Coolermaster would be great.

- I would also suggest you pick an HDD for storage. You could just put your OS and security suite on your SSD and all the rest on your HDD (games, music, programs, etc.).

If you have questions, feel free to ask them. Have fun building !
 

spotexx

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Okay, so I changed the whole setup- look at top of post for changes ( will be updated 10-15 mins from this post)
I am staying with the ssd becuase I think that will last a long time at which point I can add a HDD later., I dont need speaker because I have a Headset
added power supply
chose zalman z9 plus chassis

also where do i get a heat sink, couldn't find one on Canada computers.

also thanks for the zip-ties idea.
 

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http://www.ncix.ca/search/?q=cooler+master+212+evo

Here is one in canada. I'm not sure of alot of the canadian stores, but most e-tailer should carry it.

this is the thermal paste... but man thats pretty expensive you should check around!

http://products.ncix.com/detail/arctic-silver-5-high-density-polysynthetic-silver-thermal-compound-3-5-gram-syringe-eb-10715-1661.htm

If you are only buying a single hard drive, I recommend this:

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd1002faex

You can get those in 2TB flavors also. If you had to choose between the SSD and the Caviar Black - go for the Caviar Black. The caviar black is very reliable and comes with a 5 year warranty.

If you can afford both the SSD and Hard drive, even better.
 

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Here is a list of power supplies you should consider:

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/parts/power-supply/#w=600&e=5,4,3,2&m=71,39&sort=a8

Have fun with the build, you can always come back with questions if need be. Make sure to read your manuals, at least for the critical parts of installing CPU and heatsink etc... Make sure that when you install the motherboard use 1 stand off per screw hole ONLY, and don't use too much thermal paste on the CPU.
 

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Thanks for all the help everyone! I for my new powersupply I ended up choosing a Corsair RM Series 650W 80PLUS Gold Certified Power Supply. Here is my new rig I have decided on, it has changed quite a bit. Tell me what you think! http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2FoGC