800$ Gaming Rig, Ready to Order

[shamsz]

I am about to order the following parts for a grand total of 792.60$ after taxes and rebates. I want to make sure there are no flaws that I am not seeing, or if anyone has any objections to my build.

Gfx Card: GTX 560 Ti
210$

CPU: Intel I5 2500K Sandy Shores
180$

MoBo: Gigabyte GA-Z68X
95$

Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda, 7200 RPM, 1.5TB
70$

RAM: CORSAIR XMS3 2x4 GB DDR3-1600
50$

Case: HAF 912
40$

Power Supply: COOLER MASTER GX Series 650W
25$

Cooler: Hyper 212 Plus
25$

Sony DVD Burner
19$

Grand Total: 792.60 After Taxes + Rebates
Budget: 850$

I feel like I did really well in getting the best bang for my buck, and feel like the computer is future proof. Anyone care to object?

 

[genghiskron]

that ram is 1.65v. 1.5v ram is recommended for sandy bridge.

heres some lower latency (faster) 1.5v ram for $60 with promo code EMCKCHB25.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231445&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL072811&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL072811-_-EMC-072811-Index-_-DesktopMemory-_-20231445-L01D

i would also recommend a 750w psu:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371049
which is from a more reliable psu brand (CM makes great other stuff, not psu's), and has appropriate connectors (4 pci-e) for 560 ti SLI.

looks like a great build

 

[shamsz]

Would the PSU in my original post not have the appropriate connectors for 560 ti SLI?

How big of a deal is the voltage?

Thanks for input.

 

[genghiskron]

the cooler master psu has 2 pci-e connectors, which is enough to power one 560 ti. the other 560 ti could be powered using molex-to-pci-e adapters, but i would still recommend a different brand and higher wattage.

i dont know how big a deal the ram voltage is. i dont see the price difference as a big enough incentive to go against intel's recommendation, especially when there is an alternative that is both faster and cheaper upfront. you could always google it.

 

[shamsz]

the cooler master psu has 2 pci-e connectors, which is enough to power one 560 ti. the other 560 ti could be powered using molex-to-pci-e adapters, but i would still recommend a different brand and higher wattage.

i dont know how big a deal the ram voltage is. i dont see the price difference as a big enough incentive to go against intel's recommendation, especially when there is an alternative that is both faster and cheaper upfront. you could always google it.

Yeah, I agree with you. I had already switched my order before I posted back, I was just trying to educate myself off of your knowledge as I am new to computer hardware. I definitely agree with you that 10$ is not a big enough margin to skip off. Anyways, besides the PSU and RAM, you'd say everything else is pristine?

 

[genghiskron]

i dont know what your storage needs are. i dont think you are going to be handicapped by the current hdd, but there are faster ones. the samsung spinpoint is very fast, quiet, cool, and very often recommended:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185&Tpk=f3%201tb

i assume you are getting the microcenter cpu+mobo combo. looks like a great build to me.

 

[shamsz]

I am reading reviews for the case I have, many of the reviews say I will need to buy a few fans for the case as the fans it comes with are very weak. (according to newegg reviewers) any input?

 

[Why_Me]

I am reading reviews for the case I have, many of the reviews say I will need to buy a few fans for the case as the fans it comes with are very weak. (according to newegg reviewers) any input?

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Tower-Case-RC-912-KKN1/dp/B003ZM7YTA $54.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid Tower ATX Case (RC-912-KKN1)

http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=c3_nav_caseFan?ie=UTF8&node=11036291&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=left-2&pf_rd_r=177YSGQT4DWXR8RDFMJX&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1310164102&pf_rd_i=193870011#/ref=sr_nr_p_4_1?rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A%21493964%2Cn%3A541966%2Cn%3A193870011%2Cn%3A3012290011%2Cn%3A11036291%2Cp_4%3ACooler+Master&bbn=11036291&ie=UTF8&qid=1311998565&rnid=15784691 <----- case fans

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?category_id=19&product_id=3009

120 mm fan x 2 or 200 mm fan x 1 (optional)
120 mm fan x 2, 1200 RPM, 17 dBA (can be front swapped for one 200 mm fan)
120/140 mm fan x 1 (optional)
120 mm fan x 1 (optional)

 

[shamsz]

Ok awesome, so before I purchase it today.. anyone have any last objections or does it seem good to go?