New Computer Final Feedback

[Ares_10]

So i just finished picking out some parts to build a computer, i was just wondering what all of you thought of the computer and any feedback you had about the value of the parts i picked and maybe any changes you would make or if i made a mistake or just a general thumbs up! I'm planning on ordering in the next week or so from ncix. going to go through tomorrow with some possible price matches. Anyways here it is:

Case:
Corsair Graphite Series 600T Special Edition White Mid-Tower Case
$196.99


Motherboard:
Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 ATX LGA1155 Z68 DDR3 2PCI-E16 2PCI-E1 2PCI SLI SATA3 USB3.0 Motherboard
$219.99


CPU:
Intel Core i5 2500K Quad Core Unlocked Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Sandy Bridge 6MB
$238.99


Memory:
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR Sniper SE 8GB 2X4GB DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9-24 1.5V
$83.36


GPU:
MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti
$269.99


Hard Drive:
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA3 6GB/S 7200RPM 64MB Cache 3.5IN Dual Proc Hard Drive OEM
$89.98


SSD:
Crucial RealSSD C300 64GB 2.5IN Solid State Disk Flash Drive SATA3 6Gbps
$129.99


Power Supply:
Antec High Current Gamer 750W 24PIN ATX12V V2.3 Active PFC 80 Plus Bronze SLI Power Supply 135mm Fan
$140.98


Optical Drive:
Samsung SH-S243D/BEBE 24X Black DVD Writer SATA OEM
$17.99


Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
$109.99


Cooling:
Thermaltake Frio LGA775/1156/1366/AM3 Core 2/I7/I5/PHENOM Heatpipe CPU Cooler W/ Dual 120MM Vr Fan
$68.37


Monitor:
ASUS VW246H 24IN Widescreen LCD Monitor 1920X1080 20000:1 2MS VGA DVI HDMI Speakers
$202.30

Total Price (before price matching, tax, shipping): $1768.92


Let me know what you guys think <3

 

[jmsellars1]

Looks like a good build but just a few things. Most will reccommend the Samsung Spinpoint F3 over the WD black because it's apparently faster and cheaper. Worth checking out. The other thing is that i hear the cooling on that Corsair case isn't very good, you could probably get a case with better cooling for like $80 less. I'd save money in these areas and get a HD 6950 2GB or GTX 570Ti 1.5GB.

 

[CasualNinja]

^+1

Also, the Thermaltake Frio is said to be very noisy, i would go with the Scythe Mugen 2:

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=47758&vpn=SCMG-2100&manufacture=Scythe

This is the updated version of Crucial's SSD, it's slightly faster:

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=60444&vpn=CT064M4SSD2&manufacture=CRUCIAL%20TECHNOLOGY

The Gigabyte Z68X-UD3H is a bit cheaper and has all that you need:

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=61002&vpn=GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3&manufacture=Gigabyte

The HAF 912 is recommended by most here and has significantly better airflow than you chosen case at a much better price:

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=55583&vpn=RC-912-KKN1&manufacture=COOLERMASTER

The money saved can go towards a better GPU

 

[Ares_10]

thanks for the input you guys. ill make some changes when i get back from work and see what everyone thinks. thanks again

 

[Ares_10]

Alrighty here we are:

Case:
Coolermaster Storm Enforcer Mid Tower ATX Case Black 4X5.25EXT 6X3.5INT Front Audio USB *No PS*
$91.63
Price Match: $82.50


Motherboard:
Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 ATX LGA1155 Z68 DDR3 2PCI-E16 2PCI-E1 2PCI SLI SATA3 USB3.0 Motherboard
$219.99
Price Match: $174.77


Intel Core i5 2500K Quad Core Unlocked Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Sandy Bridge 6MB
$238.99
Price Match: $209.69

Memory:
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR Sniper SE 8GB 2X4GB DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9-24 1.5V
$83.36
Price Match: $75.65


GPU:
MSI GeForce GTX 570 Fermi 732MHZ 1280MB 3.8GHZ GDDR5 2XDVI Mini-HDMI PCI-E DirectX 11 *IR-$40*
$329.99
Price Match: $277.60


Hard Drive:
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA3 6GB/S 7200RPM 64MB Cache 3.5IN Dual Proc Hard Drive OEM
$89.98
Price Match: $77.69


SSD:
Crucial M4 SSD Micron C400 64GB 2.5IN Solid State Disk Flash Drive SATA3 6Gbps
$129.99
Price Match:$111.79


Power Supply:
Antec High Current Gamer 750W 24PIN ATX12V V2.3 Active PFC 80 Plus Bronze SLI Power Supply 135mm Fan
$140.98
Price Match: $119.03

Optical Drive:
Samsung SH-S243D/BEBE 24X Black DVD Writer SATA OEM
$17.99


Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64BIT DVD OEM
$119.98
Price Match:$93.79


Cooling:
Thermaltake Frio LGA775/1156/1366/AM3 Core 2/I7/I5/PHENOM Heatpipe CPU Cooler W/ Dual 120MM Vr Fan
$68.37
Price Match: $58.30


Monitor:
Dell U2311H
$319.00
http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Monitors_Flat_Panel_Widescreen/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&cs=cadhs1&sku=320-9270&baynote_bnrank=1&baynote_irrank=0&~ck=baynoteSearch


Other:
Arctic Silver 5 HIGH-DENSITY Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Compound 3.5 Gram
$9.99
Price Match: $5.40


NCIX Total: 1,541.24
NCIX Price Match Total: $1,351.90
Dell Total: $319.00

Grand Total: $1,670.90 (+tax and shipping)



-couldn't find samsung spinpoint F3 - just stayed with the WD
-swapped case
-didn't mind noise and a friend recommended just staying with the Frio
-Swapped SSD
-Stayed with the original mobo (prices were the same)
-upgraded GPU to the 570

So i made some changes based on all the input i was given from here and some other sources - thanks for the Round 1 input, any comments on this build I have going now? would love as much input as possible before submitting my order. I'm very grateful to all the people who have helped out - 4 days ago i didn't know what parts made a computer - and after tonnes of hours of research ive come up with this, so once again - any input would be FANTASTIC.

 

[CasualNinja]

Amazing case! Mine just arrived today and it is simply amazing, can't fault it in any way. I would add another 200mm exhaust fan as one is not included:

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=52544&vpn=R4-LUS-07AR-GP&manufacture=COOLERMASTER

Other than that, everything else looks great and i think your ready to buy.

Good Luck!

 

[jmsellars1]

Great build but one last thing, most would reccomend 850W+ for GTX 570 SLI.

 

[Ares_10]

-Added the fan
-Added Corsair Professional Series Gold AX850
-Took off old PSU

So what do you guys think?
do you think ill get some good overclocks on this?
i was hoping to just add another GPU when i needed an upgrade and not too much more - i think the PSU is good enough for an SLI dual GPU now? would i need to upgrade much else in the future if i was going for a medium paced upgrade (several months down the line)
[EDIT: forgot to add that a biggest and hopefully cheaper SSD would be added in the future upgrade aswell]
-i dont tend to get new computers until 5-6 years after buying the original.

Anyone have any idea on the overclocks i might get on this? and the air cooling is good enough?

 

[AdrianPerry]

Ive just built something very similar and am more than happy with it.

I5-2500k (OC'd to 4.4GHz)
ASUS P8Z68 Mobo
Gigabyte GTX 560 Ti OC (OC'd to 950MHz)
Arctic Freezer 13 CPU Cooler
1TB SATA III HDD 7200rpm
XFX 750w Black Edition PSU
CoolerMaster Scout Case

Your build is pretty much the same so im sure you'll be satisfied with it

 

[Ares_10]

I'm very pleased that there is so much positive feedback! Does anyone have any negative/constructive feedback that might improve the build? I am quite satisfied with the quality of the build as is and I'm planning on ordering tomorrow at this point.

If anyone has anything else to chip in or any feedback whatsoever feel free to throw it out there for discussion! Thanks again all.

<3

 

[AdrianPerry]

TOP TIP - Use an anti static band They can be bought for about £1.50 on ebay, and although some people argue they really arent needed, whats better, £1.50 to near guarantee no breakages, or risk a breakage and break a £200 component?

I built my first ever PC last week and it went supprisingly well. Booted first time with zero problems and im very happy with it. Depending if you have ever built before, or have much experience with computers, before your order is delivered, id reccomend looking into some videos/guides on how to wire everything up. I found this the most confusing and daunting part - wiring all the front panel connectors and front panel USB/Sound devices to the motherboard. Most of it is clear and labeled, but its more complicated that all other parts of the build so worth doing some research before hand

Other than that, enjoy it

 

[AdrianPerry]

Also one suggestion id make, although its entirely down to your user needs - get a Blu Ray drive rather than a DVD drive. Differences are rather minor they can both read and write although Blu Ray can obviously read Blu Ray disks aswell. Cost will be a little more expensive, but if you have like $50 to spare, then might be worth considering.