Building a new gaming PC

[kevin01]

I'm building a new desktop gaming pc and wanted to be sure these are compatibile.
I was given the I3 and thought it would make good at OC, Heres what I have.

Asus P7P55D-E Pro LGA1156 P55 DDR3 2PCI-E16 3PCI-E1 2PCI SLI CrossFireX USB3.0 SATA 6GB Motherboard
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=48014

Intel Core i3 540 Dual Core Processor Clarkdale LGA1156 3.06GHZ Hyperthreading 4MB Cache Retail Box
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku= [...] ture=Intel

Zalman CNPS9700LED CPU Heatsink 110MM Fan LGA1156 1155 775 AM3 939 940 754 1250-2800RPM Blue LED
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=21340

PNY GeForce GTX 560 Ti XLR8 Black Box 822MHZ 1GB GDDR5 Dual DVI Mini-HDMI DX11 PCI-E Video Card
http://www.ncix.com/products/index [...] omoid=1097

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR2 Sniper SE 16GB 4X4GB DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9-24 1.25V Memory Kit
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=59978

G.SKILL FTB-3500C6-S Turbulence II Memory Cooling Fan
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=55745

Coolermaster Silent Pro 1000W Modular Power Supply SLI ATX12V 24PIN Active PFC PCI-E 135mm Fan
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=45896

3 excellent choices for a tower but still can't decide.
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=54697
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=53776
http://www.ncix.com/products/index [...] omoid=1097

any feedback welcome

 

[aznshinobi]

Bit on the old side and your build is heavily unbalanced. You shouldn't be spending that much for memory, you don't even need that much for gaming let alone video editing/creation. Your spending more on that than your CPU.

What is your budget?

You also don't need a 1K watt power supply.

Refer to my build guide in my siggy for help below this.

 

[kevin01]

so I take out 2 sticks of ram and go with a 750w?

 

[aznshinobi]

^ Not even just that.

Could you please fill this out?
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advic

As said, your build is REALLY unbalanced and on the outdated side.

 

[kevin01]

why i'm here then lol ill fill it out

 

[aznshinobi]

Thank you, sorry if I sounded like a douche.

 

[kevin01]

Approximate Purchase Date: When i can decide on what to buy lol...

Budget Range: around 1000$

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Playing Games without issues, watching movies, Listening to music, downloading more movies lol.

Parts Not Required: Would like to use the I3 that was given to me thought it would make a good processor for now and upgrade to something better later on.
Also have a PCI-E vid card and monitor to use for now save some $ there.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: NCIX.com

Country of Origin: Canada

Parts Preferences: Intel fosure

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: would like the option to later on.

Monitor Resolution: 1600x1200

Additional Comments: I like the color blue. I like my tower to be different when ppl see it they think wow. My last tower was a full tower, just so much room to play with.

 

[kevin01]

Its np, I haven't built a new PC in a long time. Last one my bro helped me build

 

[aznshinobi]

i5 2500K + MSI P67A-G43 $325: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.622014

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB DDR3 1600 $82 + Free shipping: http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=15380BD5211&vpn=F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL&manufacture=G.SKILL

Asus 560 Ti DirectCu 235$ + 10$ MIR + Free shipping: http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=10530BD2617&vpn=ENGTX560%20Ti%20DCII/2DI/1GD5&manufacture=ASUS

Samsung F3 1TB $65 + Free shipping: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185&cm_re=1tb-_-22-152-185-_-Product

HAF 932 $140 + Free shipping: http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11130AC3050&vpn=RC-932-KKN1-GP&manufacture=COOLERMASTER

XFX 750w 80+ Brnze $96 + Free shipping: http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=15180AC6621&vpn=P1750SCAB9&manufacture=XFX

Total: 943$

i5 2500K vs i3 540
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/288?vs=143

Get the Hyper 212+
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-Sleeve-RR-B10-212P-G1/dp/B002G1YPH0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1304036948&sr=8-1

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/coolermaster_hyper_212_plus/5.htm

 

[kevin01]

I should be albe to find those parts on ncix? or should i order threw them guys?

Will that MoBo work with this processor if i were to order the processor at another time?
Or should I try and sell this I3 and go with the I5 now?
The I3 I have was free so just wondering.

Intel Core i3 540 Dual Core Processor Clarkdale LGA1156 3.06GHZ Hyperthreading 4MB Cache Retail Box
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku= [...] ture=Intel

 

[aznshinobi]

You should order through them, you'll get free shipping and their way cheaper than NCIX.

I suggest this case instead.
http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11130AC5964&vpn=RC-922M-KKN1-GP&manufacture=COOLERMASTER
Save yourself 80$.

 

[aznshinobi]

P55 is old and you will be just setting yourself back. Sell the i3 and buy the P67 i5 2500K. It'll future proof you.

 

[kevin01]

thank you i will play around with this hopefully order this tomorrow.

 

[aznshinobi]

Yeah no problem, GL

 

[kevin01]

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