New gaming build. [For a n00b]

[funky_monk]

Hey guys. What do you think about this for my first gaming build;

Case; NZXT Phantom White Full Tower Case
CPU; Intel Sandybridge i5-2500K
RAM; Corsair DDR3 XMS3 8GB
HD; 1TB Seagate Barracuda
GPU; EVGA GeForce GTX 570 "HD" 1280MB
MoBo; ASUS P8P67 Intel P67 (REV B3) (http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Motherboards/Intel+1155+P67+%28B3%29/ASUS+P8P67+Intel+P67+%28REV+B3%29+Socket+1155+DDR3+PCI-Express+Motherboard+?productId=43856&page=2&rqcType=)
Disk Drive; Samsung SH-B123L
PSU;750W Corsair TX750 V2

I'm a bit of a noob to the whole building community, so any help would be greatly appreciated [:

 

[crewton]

Looks solid. Only change would be a 6950 2GB to save a few bucks without suffering performance wise unless you prefer nvidia.

 

[IntelEnthusiast]

Overall it looks like you are on the right track except for one thing. The memory that you have selected appears to be DDR 3 1600 1.65v, if this is the case don't use it. With the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors if you use memory that above 1.5v you may damage your processor and void your warranty. Take a look at this model # of Corsair memory CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10 it is running at the 1.5v that you need.

Also with the Intel Core i5-2500K if you get the boxed or retail model of the processor it does come with a HSF (heatsink/fan) but if you are going to overclock you are going to want to add in a 3rd party HSF.

Christian Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team

 

[funky_monk]

Thanks for the replies! I didn't even think about the new voltege restrictions. Am I right in thinking this is the one you recommended; http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0G72SHK58RN5R3Y3FAFX

crewton; As for the GPU I'm pretty torn between the 6950/6970 and the GTX 570. Is there really no difference apart from price?

thanks

 

[crewton]

Depends on resolution. I believe 570 is better at lower resolutions but as you get 1080 and up the 6950 will outperform.