Last minute compatibility check! $1300 i7 build

[dezork]

Could you please help me check if this all is compatible?


ZALMAN CNPS5X SZ 92mm Hydraulic CPU Cooler Compatible with Intel Sandy Bridge

Corsair Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC

Patriot Pyro PP60GS25SSDR 2.5" 60GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive

(2x) Patriot G series ‘Sector 5’ Edition 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)

(2x) Galaxy GeForce GTX 560 Ti

Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68

Intel Core i7-2600K Processor 3.4GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1155

GAMMA Classic Series ATX Mid Tower Interior Steel Chassis (Black)


Obviously, I'm cheaping out on the case. Will the NZXT gamma fit 2 full length GPUs? Also, general compatibility!


Thanks!!

 

[tomskent]

1. Get the Coolermaster Hyper 212+ instead of the Zalman
2. Save $100 and go with the 2500k, then use the savings to buy a better case.
3. Yes, the components are compatible.

 

[Why_Me]

Could you please help me check if this all is compatible?


ZALMAN CNPS5X SZ 92mm Hydraulic CPU Cooler Compatible with Intel Sandy Bridge

Corsair Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC

Patriot Pyro PP60GS25SSDR 2.5" 60GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive

(2x) Patriot G series ‘Sector 5’ Edition 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)

(2x) Galaxy GeForce GTX 560 Ti

Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68

Intel Core i7-2600K Processor 3.4GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1155

GAMMA Classic Series ATX Mid Tower Interior Steel Chassis (Black)


Obviously, I'm cheaping out on the case. Will the NZXT gamma fit 2 full length GPUs? Also, general compatibility!


Thanks!!

Every thing is compatible but the RAM. These 1155 boards require low voltage RAM as in 1.5v and not 1.65v. Also if this build is primarily for gaming you can drop down to 8GB of RAM and a 2500K.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233186 $52.99 FREE SHIPPING
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Profile Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M2A1600C9

or...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233196 $58.99 FREE SHIPPING
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M2A1600C9B

or...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428 $51.99 FREE SHIPPING
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL

or...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314 $51.99 FREE SHIPPING
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL

or...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226191 $54.99 FREE SHIPPING
Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model 996995

or...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226219 $53.99 FREE SHIPPING
Mushkin Enhanced Radioactive 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model 997005

 

[dezork]

Thanks for the RAM check, I got a 16 GB kit for 90 bucks with a promo code.

I also switched my cooler to the Coolermaster Hyper 212+

Any better suggestions for the case?

 

[dezork]

Best answer selected by dezork.

 

[Why_Me]

Thanks for the RAM check, I got a 16 GB kit for 90 bucks with a promo code.

I also switched my cooler to the Coolermaster Hyper 212+

Any better suggestions for the case?

If you haven't got that RAM yet, then don't. There's peeps who have messed up their controllers using that old school high voltage RAM with these 1155 boards.

If this is a gaming build, and not a video editing, CAD, or something in that area, then I would change up on the boards, cpu and the case. The 2600K gives you zero advantage in regards to gaming over the 2500K.

This board down below has those new PCI-E 3.0 and it's solid.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157265 $154.99
ASRock P67 EXTREME4 GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=P67%20Extreme4%20Gen3 <----- another look at that board

http://www.asrock.com/microsite/PCIe3/ <----- PCI-E 3.0

These cases down below just showed up on newegg a few days ago and they have everything including multiple fan controllers, dust filters, front USB 3.0 ports, etc...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139009 $129.99 - $114.99 after mail-in rebate card FREE SHIPPING
Corsair Carbide Series 500R Black Steel structure with molded ABS plastic accent pieces ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

or that same case but in white....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139010 $129.99 - $114.99 after mail-in rebate card FREE SHIPPING
Corsair Carbide Series 500R White Steel structure with molded ABS plastic accent pieces ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

This case came out a few weeks ago and it's a bargain.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139008 $99.99 - $89.99 after mail-in rebate card FREE SHIPPING
Corsair Carbide Series 400R Graphite grey and black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case

 

[dezork]

I took your suggestion and got a 1.5 V kit.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233197



This rig is primarily for graphics rendering, including GPU compute-heavy rendering I need the multi-threaded 2600k.

I'll take a look at your case recommendations... I'm basically at budget here though, so the ultra-cheap NZXT one is pretty attractive.

 

[Why_Me]

I took your suggestion and got a 1.5 V kit.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233197



This rig is primarily for graphics rendering, including GPU compute-heavy rendering I need the multi-threaded 2600k.

I'll take a look at your case recommendations... I'm basically at budget here though, so the ultra-cheap NZXT one is pretty attractive.

The thing that hurts that NZXT case is width. It's going to take an effort to fit any decent size cpu h/s in that thing. Look at the CM HAF 912 @ amazon for $54.99 + free shipping.

 

[dezork]

The thing that hurts that NZXT case is width. It's going to take an effort to fit any decent size cpu h/s in that thing. Look at the CM HAF 912 @ amazon for $54.99 + free shipping.

That thing is an eyesore :\ Are there any other options at the ~55 dollar price point that would fit 2 full sized GPUs and an aftermarket CPU cooler?

 

[Why_Me]

That thing is an eyesore :\ Are there any other options at the ~55 dollar price point that would fit 2 full sized GPUs and an aftermarket CPU cooler?

LOL....it does have that "rugged military look".

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112237 <--- this one's a bit more modest looking, and it's wide.

 

[dezork]

LOL....it does have that "rugged military look".

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112237 <--- this one's a bit more modest looking, and it's wide.

Wide in which direction?

Amazon won't cancel my order for the Gamma, so I can either wait a while and return it or maybe remove some 3.5 inch bays? Or is it not wide enough in the other (non-height) direction?