New Computer Build , It's been awhile!

[levsummers]

Hello Everyone!

I'll be building a new rig within the next week and came up with a build that I've been looking into. I'd really appreciate any advice on this build and also I have some questions regarding this build. The build I intend to buy is listed below.

Main Purpose for new rig: Gaming

Parts already acquired: OS, Case, Keyboard, Mouse, Headset, Monitor 23'' @
(1920 x 1080)

Preferred Site for order: NewEgg

Case: NZXT BLK Phantom (All 7 Fans Installed)

(already purchased)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146068&cm_re=NZXT_Phantom-_-11-146-068-_-Product

CPU: Intel Core i7 950

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115211

HeatSink: Cook Master Hyper N 520 92mm

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103057

MotherBoard: ASUS Rampage III Formula LGA 1366

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131666

Memory: G. Skill Rip Jaw Series 4GB (2x2) @ 1600

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

Power Supply: Corsair 650Watt

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

Video Card: Nvidia GTX 470 1280MB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130550

Optical Drive: LiteOn

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106335

Internal Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136320


Questions One: Having all 7 fans installed in NZXT Phantom, will the listed heat sink fit? If not , any recommended heat sink that will , would be greatly appreciated

Questions Two: How Hard would it be to Over Clock this CPU to 3.4 - 3.6?

Questions Three: Gaming at 1920x1080 with the listed video card be able to play most games with decent to better FPS with most settings on high to nearly maxed out?

Also the intended budget for this build is around $1300 if there is any ways I can save some money on certain parts, all recommendations are welcomed. Thank you for any suggestions

Levsummers~

 

[batuchka]

Main Purpose for new rig: Gaming
Also the intended budget for this build is around $1300 if there is any ways I can save some money on certain parts, all recommendations are welcomed.

Outside the casing which u already had purchased this is my sub $1k gaming rig
$967

HD6k single/CF review
http://www.anandtech.com/show/3987/amds-radeon-6870-6850-renewing-competition-in-the-midrange-market/8

 

[Mr Pizza]

I agree with above.. that is a SOLID build..

But batuchka.. he already has a case i'd get the XFX 750w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207003&Tpk=xfx%20750

Heatsink.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018&Tpk=nh-d14

 

[levsummers]

I agree its a nice build but im looking for an intel setup opposed to amd. Now I'm considering the crossfire myself too ; D. Now if I go with the Noctua heat sink will that fit with my case, due to having a side fan installed? I like the suggestions guys, keep em coming! ; )

 

[sonic-boom]

1. All coolers should fit, if not you can just take a case fan out. The hyper 212 is one of the best coolers for price out right now.
2. Easy with that board, also look at the sabertooth.
3. Most likely.
4. You need triple kig 6gb for i7.

 

[sonic-boom]

Overclock just aswell, has newer sata and usb speeds, much nicer board for cheaper in my opinion. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131665

 

[levsummers]

great! thanks for the recommendation guys! ;D

 

[sonic-boom]

great! thanks for the recommendation guys! ;D

Thats what we do here, Happy to help.

 

[batuchka]

Yep happy shopping/building and cheers ^^

 

[levsummers]

Best answer selected by levsummers.

 

[batuchka]

Yep happy weekends ^^