Final Check Before I Hit The Buy Button

troynewell47 · Jul 4, 2011

gkay09 · Jul 4, 2011

^ It would be good if you could type/ copy paste the names of the parts as well,... Not all would want to click through all those links to know what you have come up with,... And usage ???

gkay09 · Jul 4, 2011

^ As for the parts that you have chosen, all are very good, some suggestions -

1. PSU - No doubt that PSU is a wonderful performer, but IMO you are better off with a more powerful PSU so that you can go SLI later on as the mobo also supports SLI
This would be a very good option -
Seasonic X750 Gold - For the same price, you get a 750W 80+ Gold,...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087

2. CPU Cooler - The Hyper 212+ is a good cooler no doubt, but is overrated in newegg,... It is a best option in sub ~$30 cooler and certainly not $50,...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B002G1YPH0/ref=olp_sss_new?ie=UTF8&shipPromoFilter=1&sort=sip&me=&seller=&condition=new
This would be a good option -
Corsair A70 with 2 fans and the thermal grease that comes with it would suffice,...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181011
Or this
Noctua NH-U9B SE2 92mm SSO - Smaller and performs extremely well and is QUIET, comes with a very good thermal grease too...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608016

3. CASE - There are so many alternative for a good case, the reason why I say a different case is because the NZXT Apollo is pretty old and newer ones with better cooling are available,...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066

troynewell47 · Jul 4, 2011

could you show another PSU you have in mind but that is actually cheaper then the one I posted haha

and yeh the hyper 212 is so overpirced

gkay09 · Jul 4, 2011

^ This is an amazing value product -
Antec HCG 750W 80+ Bronze - After rebates is about ~$70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371049

Other very good ones -
PCP&S 750W 80+ Silver and has 7 years warranty
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703027

Corsair 750TX V2 - IMO the above PCP&S is a better deal as it is more efficient and 7 years warranty,...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021

The reason why I am suggesting all 700W+ PSU is because you can go SLI later on,... If no plans for SLI, then you can go with lesser wattage PSUs,...

Why_Me · Jul 4, 2011

That board doesn't come with an SLI bridge...you have to purchase one of those separate not to mention MSI boards tend to have buggy bios. Like gkay pointed out...you want a 750w psu to be able to push two of those cards later on....and that h/s is over priced at newegg. It's a decent h/s that includes decent thermal paste...no need for the arctic silver.

Here's a board that comes with that SLI bridge and it's in that same price range. Also look at the psu, h/d, and h/s. It makes that build cheaper yet more practical without sacrificing on quality / components.

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Intel-DDR3-Motherboard-GA-Z68A-D3H-B3/dp/B00518M77U/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1309679789&sr=1-1 $128.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Gigabyte Intel Z68 ATX DDR3 2133 LGA 1155 Motherboard GA-Z68A-D3H-B3

same board but @ newegg...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128502

and that same board is even cheaper @ superbiiz...

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-68A3HB3&title=GIGABYTE-GA-Z68A-D3H-B3-Socket-1155-Intel-Z68-DDR3-ATI-CrossFireX-nVidia-SLI-SATA3-USB3-0-A-GbE-ATX-Motherboard $124.99 Free Shipping
GIGABYTE GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Socket 1155/ Intel Z68/ DDR3/ ATI CrossFireX & nVidia SLI/ SATA3&USB3.0/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard

Great psu and it's a bargain atm...and it allows you to run two of those cards later on for SLI...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371049 $99.99 - $69.99 after mail-in rebate FREE SHIPPING
Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-750 750W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

Here's that samsung h/d @ amazon...

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Spinpoint-3-5-Inch-Internal-HD103SJ/dp/B002MQC0P8/ref=sr_1_1?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1309660529&sr=1-1 $59.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Samsung Desktop Class Spinpoint F3 1 TB SATA 3.0 Gb-s 32 MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare-OEM Drives, HD103SJ

And here's a decent combo with vid card and cpu....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.662487 $454.98 $20.00 Mail-In Rebate Card Price After Mail-In Rebate(s): $434.98 FREE SHIPPING
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K
MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2011/01/27/msi-geforce-gtx-560-ti-1gb-review/1 <------ MSI N560GTX-Ti Twin Frozr II/OC Review / Benchmarks

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Enforcer-Interior-SGC-1000-KWN1/dp/B004WK3KKQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1309650281&sr=1-6 $79.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Cooler Master Storm Enforcer USB 3.0 Mid Tower ATX Case with Window and Black Interior (SGC-1000-KWN1)

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?category_id=19&product_id=3038 <----- CM Storm Enforcer w/pics, specs, and professional reviews

troynewell47 · Jul 4, 2011

ooh i really like that cooler master storm enforcer how many fans does it come with?

troynewell47 · Jul 4, 2011

ok Ive decided to probably sli later on so now my build is very different...

Why_Me · Jul 4, 2011

troynewell47 :

What's your budget ?

gkay09 · Jul 4, 2011

PSU - No frills, solid performing PSU and an unbeatable value for money
Antec NEO ECO 620C 620W
$69.99
$49.99 after mail-in rebate
$10 off w/ promo code EMCKDGK26, ends 7/6
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371031&cm_sp=Cat_Power_Supplies-_-Spotlight-_-17-371-031
So after coupon and rebates, comes to ~$40
Can handle even the GTX 580 without any issues,...

CASE - Other options -
CM Elite 430
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119227
Lian-Li with USB3.0 on the front panel
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112323
But if going with the Antec 300, you dont have to worry about the fan on the cooler whether it is Blue LED or not as it doesnt have a transparent side-panel,...

troynewell47 · Jul 4, 2011

Why_Me :

Why_Me · Jul 4, 2011

troynewell47 :

Nice build.

One fan for now on that cooler and if the temps warrant it then add another but I think you will be fine for now with just the one it comes with. Now here's a copy & paste from another thread I posted on and it's that same build but cheaper. Amazon and newegg + free shipping...save some $$$.

Here's a build that's in your budget that I posted on here earlier today that you might want to look at.

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Enforcer-Interior-SGC-1000-KWN1/dp/B004WK3KKQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1309650281&sr=1-6 $79.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Cooler Master Storm Enforcer USB 3.0 Mid Tower ATX Case with Window and Black Interior (SGC-1000-KWN1)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371049 $99.99 - $69.99 after mail-in rebate FREE SHIPPING
Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-750 750W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-68A3HB3&title=GIGABYTE-GA-Z68A-D3H-B3-Socket-1155-Intel-Z68-DDR3-ATI-CrossFireX-nVidia-SLI-SATA3-USB3-0-A-GbE-ATX-Motherboard $124.99 Free Shipping
GIGABYTE GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Socket 1155/ Intel Z68/ DDR3/ ATI CrossFireX & nVidia SLI/ SATA3&USB3.0/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.662487 $454.98 $20.00 Mail-In Rebate Card Price After Mail-In Rebate(s): $434.98 FREE SHIPPING
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K
MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G1YPH0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER $29.51 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler, RR-B10-212P-G1

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226176 $40.99 FREE SHIPPING
Mushkin Enhanced Silverline 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model 996946

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Spinpoint-3-5-Inch-Internal-HD103SJ/dp/B002MQC0P8/ref=sr_1_1?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1309660529&sr=1-1 $59.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Samsung Desktop Class Spinpoint F3 1 TB SATA 3.0 Gb-s 32 MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare-OEM Drives, HD103SJ

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204 $19.99 FREE SHIPPING
ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM

Total: $910.43 - $860.43 after mail in rebates

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986 $94.99 FREE SHIPPING
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2011/01/27/msi-geforce-gtx-560-ti-1gb-review/1 <------ MSI N560GTX-Ti Twin Frozr II/OC Review / Benchmarks

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?category_id=19&product_id=3038 <----- CM Storm Enforcer w/pics, specs, and professional reviews

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128502 <---- That's the same mobo as up above with pics, specs, and reviews

That case comes with the option to add another 200mm fan to it.

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Computer-Cooling-R4-LUS-07AR-GP/dp/B002LE8BJA/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_b $14.31 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25
Cooler Master Computer Case Cooling R4-LUS-07AR-GP Red LED 200mm Case Fan

That same mobo @ amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Intel-DDR3-Motherboard-GA-Z68A-D3H-B3/dp/B00518M77U/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1309679789&sr=1-1 $128.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Gigabyte Intel Z68 ATX DDR3 2133 LGA 1155 Motherboard GA-Z68A-D3H-B3

mlcaouette · Jul 4, 2011

Is amazon an option for you? Since you could save some money on the f3. Have you looked through all the builds here:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/312826-31-bestconfigs-high-intel-gaming

Many are pushing out dual GPU's within the same budget

troynewell47 · Jul 4, 2011

Why_Me :

Nice build.

One fan for now on that cooler and if the temps warrant it then add another but I think you will be fine for now with just the one it comes with. Now here's a copy & paste from another thread I posted on and it's that same build but cheaper. Amazon and newegg + free shipping...save some $$$.

Here's a build that's in your budget that I posted on here earlier today that you might want to look at.

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Enforcer-Interior-SGC-1000-KWN1/dp/B004WK3KKQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1309650281&sr=1-6 $79.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Cooler Master Storm Enforcer USB 3.0 Mid Tower ATX Case with Window and Black Interior (SGC-1000-KWN1)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371049 $99.99 - $69.99 after mail-in rebate FREE SHIPPING
Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-750 750W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-68A3HB3&title=GIGABYTE-GA-Z68A-D3H-B3-Socket-1155-Intel-Z68-DDR3-ATI-CrossFireX-nVidia-SLI-SATA3-USB3-0-A-GbE-ATX-Motherboard $124.99 Free Shipping
GIGABYTE GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Socket 1155/ Intel Z68/ DDR3/ ATI CrossFireX & nVidia SLI/ SATA3&USB3.0/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.662487 $454.98 $20.00 Mail-In Rebate Card Price After Mail-In Rebate(s): $434.98 FREE SHIPPING
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K
MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G1YPH0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER $29.51 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler, RR-B10-212P-G1

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226176 $40.99 FREE SHIPPING
Mushkin Enhanced Silverline 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model 996946

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Spinpoint-3-5-Inch-Internal-HD103SJ/dp/B002MQC0P8/ref=sr_1_1?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1309660529&sr=1-1 $59.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Samsung Desktop Class Spinpoint F3 1 TB SATA 3.0 Gb-s 32 MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare-OEM Drives, HD103SJ

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204 $19.99 FREE SHIPPING
ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM

Total: $910.43 - $860.43 after mail in rebates

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986 $94.99 FREE SHIPPING
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2011/01/27/msi-geforce-gtx-560-ti-1gb-review/1 <------ MSI N560GTX-Ti Twin Frozr II/OC Review / Benchmarks

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?category_id=19&product_id=3038 <----- CM Storm Enforcer w/pics, specs, and professional reviews

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128502 <---- That's the same mobo as up above with pics, specs, and reviews

That case comes with the option to add another 200mm fan to it.

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Computer-Cooling-R4-LUS-07AR-GP/dp/B002LE8BJA/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_b $14.31 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25
Cooler Master Computer Case Cooling R4-LUS-07AR-GP Red LED 200mm Case Fan

That same mobo @ amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Intel-DDR3-Motherboard-GA-Z68A-D3H-B3/dp/B00518M77U/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1309679789&sr=1-1 $128.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Gigabyte Intel Z68 ATX DDR3 2133 LGA 1155 Motherboard GA-Z68A-D3H-B3

sweet thanks man!!!!!!! also you think I need any extra fans for my case?

need4speeds · Jul 4, 2011

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 V2 600W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
Now: $69.99 $49.99 after mail-in rebate card

You might want to check local computer stores since i got mine local and it was $49.99 without any stupid mail in rebates.

I have the same exact power supply.

It's powering a 90nm 939-x2-4400+@2.5ghz/4870@800

The 4870 is a power hog for sure, and so is that old 90nm cpu.

It's claiming to have a 40amp 12volt rail.

So far its worked well and has not crashed in 3d games. The old ati xpress3200 crossfire board has 130nm chipsets that draw more power too.
I figure the cpu o/c is around 130 watts, the card is 28 amps (336watts).
-It shows that corsair is ok.

It's not enough for two 4870's as you can see. but it shows what kind of power you need for sli. or crossfire.

I have a 8 year old antec true-power 550 that is powering a 6000+/4870 as well. It is so old i had to mod it so it has a "4 pin p4 plug" since i reused it from a socket-a system. It is still working fine.

With power supplies some brands are better than others. That first one you picked might be quieter and last longer who knows. The antec 550 was $100 when it was new. But how many cheap-o $19.99 ones would i have bought since then? Maybe one would have cooked a board too?

well good luck.

troynewell47 · Jul 4, 2011

I cant decide if I should get the 200 mm fan for the top of the case...

apache_lives · Jul 4, 2011

arrgggg MSI DONT BUY

need4speeds · Jul 4, 2011

I have a am2 msi k9nu neo. it has a nvidia/uli chipset. It was a budget board.
It works ok, it did not die and is 4 years old. It overclocks poorly. The cpu voltage maxes out at 1.4volts, the 6000+ default voltage. (yes its a 95 watt board and im not supposed to run a 125 watt cpu on it)

I would give it a 7/10 rating. its not terrible, but there are better boards out there.

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