Desktop Component Compatibility

Phionex · Apr 15, 2014

Hello,
I am new to computer building, and I am seeking some advice on building a new desktop of mine. I wanted to check if all the components were compatible, and if anyone has any suggestions for better components that I could use, then that would be awesome. Also I have not decided on the Hard Drive, Optical Drives, and GPU I will use so suggestions would be welcome. My goals for this desktop are:
Above average graphics
Good Sound
Good for Gaming
(I will probably overclock)
Also good performance
I will use a good amount of memory - 16GB
and I will run programs like solidworks 2013
also operating system suggestions
Once again I am a noob at this so I would greatly appreciate advice.
Anyway components -
Processor - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2372989&CatId=1969
Oh and for the motherboard I wanted to chose between these two, here is a comparison - suggestions -
http://www.asrock.com/mb/compare.asp?SelectedModel=Fatal1ty+Z87+Professional&SelectedModel=Fatal1ty+Z77+Performance
memory -
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CML16GX3M4A1600C9B/dp/B0058J1QYC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397536191&sr=8-1&keywords=4x4+GB+RAM
Chassis -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=CKT8zfTc4b0CFeRlOgodPRAA8Q&Item=N82E16811156078&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Computer+Cases-_-N82E16811156078&ef_id=UzABcgAAAYqRVwEc:20140415050939:s
Power Source - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028
Sound Card - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102062

SO these are the parts, thank you.

ModernWarfare · Apr 15, 2014

z87 chipsets are better for overclocking. Raidmax are bad quality units and may die in stressful situations it will not pull up its real wattage. 16Gb is not needed unless you're are gonna run programs that need alot of ram usage. CPU link not working.

Phionex · Apr 15, 2014

ModernWarfare :

Ok, um what do you mean by "CPU link not working" and what power supply do you suggest. Thanks. Also any suggestions for a Hard drive, Optical Drive, GPU, and ivy bridge processor?

ModernWarfare · Apr 15, 2014

the cpu's link is not working it says access denied. your budget on the psu?

Phionex · Apr 15, 2014

ModernWarfare :

Oh sorry, budget - 50 - 100 dollars
and link - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2372989&CatId=1969

if the link still does not work then on tigerdirect.com search: Intel Core i7-3770K Processor - Quad Core, 8MB L3 Cache, 3.50GHz (3.90GHz Max Turbo), Socket H2 (LGA1155), 77W, Fan, Unlocked, Retail (BX80667i73770K)

ModernWarfare · Apr 15, 2014

hmm looks like its an lga 1155. get an I5 4570k lga 1150 good combination with z87 that way you will have better performance and better overclocking out of it.

ModernWarfare · Apr 15, 2014

for overclocking going with this psu is great a solid brand XFX made by SEASONIC.

100% japanese capacitors Nippon chemi-con.

85% efficiency.

Cheap.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750snlb9

Phionex · Apr 15, 2014

ModernWarfare :

Do you mean 4670k becasue I cannot find 4570K anywhere
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899

and thank you for the power supply suggestion

And sorry but -
1) Given all the componenets now -
the z87 motherboard
the processor and power supply you suggested
the same chassis
the same sound card
are these all compatible
2) I really know very little about hard drives, optical drives, and Video Card/Graphics Card/GPUs

Thank you for all the advice.

ModernWarfare · Apr 15, 2014

sorry about that i meant 4670k

. now that i call a gaming pc now. do you want anymore questions or suggestions?

Phionex · Apr 15, 2014

ModernWarfare :

Thank You so much for giving me all this advice -
just a few more things -
does this need a Video Card/Graphics Card/GPU, also what optical and hard drives would you recommend. I just don't want to mess up on compatibility. Anyway, thank you once again for all these amazing suggestions, and tbh this was my first thread on this site - I joined a few hours ago. Thanks to you, I can say my experience on this site has been fantastic.

ModernWarfare · Apr 15, 2014

im glad you're here

can you suggest the max budget for the Video Card/Hard drives/optical drive

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Phionex · Apr 15, 2014

Is this good - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127687&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=6146996&SID=mjacu2hhfja8

Phionex · Apr 15, 2014

Oh a budget on video card around 100 dollars
for the optical and Hard drive - cheap, and functional
All in all I would love it if I could get Video Card/Hard drives/optical drive in about 200 dollars

ModernWarfare · Apr 15, 2014

its good. handles most newest games at med-high settings its a mid-range card for low price

ModernWarfare · Apr 15, 2014

you seem to like newegg

. heres a great combination for 187$ X-vapor great cooling also for overclocking

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($105.38 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($21.95 @ Newegg)
Total: $187.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-15 14:14 EDT-0400)

Phionex · Apr 15, 2014

wow thank you so much.
I love these set of components.
Looking forward to building this desktop and using it.
Once again thank you for all you help

ModernWarfare · Apr 15, 2014

no problem

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Phionex · Apr 15, 2014

ModernWarfare :

Hey sorry does the ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Professional LGA 1150 need a PCI card for wireless if so what would be compatible with the motherboard

ModernWarfare · Apr 15, 2014

nope it doesnt however you can buy a pci slot card

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ModernWarfare · Apr 15, 2014

this is great. great speed, gaming capable lag-free, Online internet calls and video calls.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $18.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-15 17:13 EDT-0400)

Phionex · Apr 15, 2014

thank you

ModernWarfare · Apr 15, 2014

you're welcome anymore questions feel free to ask.

Phionex · Apr 15, 2014

I was actually thinking of changing my motherboard, I know that is a big change but after looking at review for Asrock Fatal1ty Z87 Professional - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=CN274JfQ4b0CFS9p7AoduUwAhA&Item=N82E16813157377&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Intel+Motherboards-_-N82E16813157377&ef_id=UzABcgAAAYqRVwEc:20140415041243:s

and I found that this motherboard might be better http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157460

my question - is everything still going to be compatible? thank you

Phionex · Apr 16, 2014

Nevermind after looking over the motherboards I find that the z87 professional - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=CN274JfQ4b0CFS9p7AoduUwAhA&Item=N82E16813157377&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Intel+Motherboards-_-N82E16813157377&ef_id=UzABcgAAAYqRVwEc:20140415041243:s is still awesome

Phionex · Apr 21, 2014

ModernWarfare :

After many days of thought and finalizing my parts list -
I am either going to get a ASRock Z87 OC Formula/ac or a ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA LGA 1150 Intel Z87
both are great motherboards, does one have an advantage over the other -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132038 - Maximus VI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157379 - ASRock
Also for the ASRock - http://www.asrock.com/mb/compare.asp?SelectedModel=Z87%20OC%20Formula/ac&
Oh and my parts list, mostly the same, I just wanted you to see the finished result -
Parts -

Processor and Hard Drive - http://www.tigerdirect.com/cgi-bin/ShoppingCart.asp?cm_sp=Masthead-_-ShoppingCart-_-NA - 310

Chassis - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156078
Memory - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=CJa2_ZT46r0CFenm7AodXi0AhQ&Item=N82E16820233536&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Desktop+Memory-_-N82E16820233536&ef_id=UzABcgAAAYqRVwEc:20140418210532:s

Power Supply - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045L4BJ6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Optical Drive - http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-Internal-Rewriter-WH14NS40/dp/B007YWMCA8/ref=pd_cp_pc_1

Graphics Card - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007R9NSK6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1TSN35NIS24VZ

Last question - Do you think I need a sound card, if so is this worth it - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102062

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