First build gaming and oc

[omin_of_deat]

this is my first build, i want to game but i also want to try my hand with a little overclocking eventually. i was gonna go with an i5-3570k but i got an i7-3770k at microcenter for $220 and i jumped on it like a fat kid on a cupcake.

But i'm second guessing my motherboard selection, will this board give me stability to safely overclock my system?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12P SE2 54.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: OCZ Agility 4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($369.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black/Orange) ATX Full Tower Case ($134.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M 700W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($89.20 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional Full (64-bit) ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1506.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-02 00:40 EST-0500)

 

[donsrbin]

this is my first build, i want to game but i also want to try my hand with a little overclocking eventually. i was gonna go with an i5-3570k but i got an i7-3770k at microcenter for $220 and i jumped on it like a fat kid on a cupcake.

But i'm second guessing my motherboard selection, will this board give me stability to safely overclock my system?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12P SE2 54.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: OCZ Agility 4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($369.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black/Orange) ATX Full Tower Case ($134.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M 700W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($89.20 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional Full (64-bit) ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1506.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-02 00:40 EST-0500)

I don't think you will need to overclock that machine for at least a year or two. But if you're still up to it, I would suggest this:
1) google your motherboard in overclocking forums. see how well it does. Cpu and Gpu shouldn't be a problem.
2) Pick Gigabyte gtx670 OC instead of MSI. A bit more expensive, but a lot better card, because of cooling and because it's OC-ed by default (but you can push it even more if you want ) - own the card
3) I've heard Cooler Master is not very good PSU. Try picking Seasonic (I think even 650W could serve for overclocking. Check on extreme power calculator (google it))

Happy new year

 

[EzioAs]

^ There's nothing wrong with the MSI card. I always prefer MSI for video cards (Asus/Gigabyte for motherboards) because they are always reasonably priced and the Twin Frozr cooler is just awesome, cools well and quiet.

I agree with you on the motherboard and psu though.

 

[omin_of_deat]

but would i be served better with a more expensive motherboard or is the price point that i'm looking at reasonable for overclocking?

 

[EzioAs]

That Asrock motherboard does have a good reputation for overclocking based on user feedbacks and reviews which you can just google. I wouldn't worry about it

 

[omin_of_deat]

aiite sweet.

 

[omin_of_deat]

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