Help Please, Ordering Today

[Kirota]

This is basically my first build, and obviously I'm worried about making sure everything is going to be compatible when it gets here. I've researched a ton but having that confirmed by you guys would help a ton.

Also if you have any recommendations or changes please tell me.

Case:COOLER MASTER HAF 922
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

Was going to go with a full tower, but decided I wouldnt get that much benefit from it.

Motherboard:GIGABYTE GA-Z68P-DS3 LGA 1155
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128520

PSU: XFX Core Edition PRO850W 850W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207011

This is my biggest worry. It will power everything from the case to the motherboard, video cards in crossifre , CPU right?

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115073

I could go with the 2500k for $15 more, but im not an overclocker and wouldnt see much added gaming performance anyway right? Or am I wrong?

GPU: Saphire 6950 Flex Edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102929 Crossfire

Went with the FLEX edition so I dont have to buy a DP adapter(Im doing 3 screen eyefinity)

RAM: GSkill 8GB DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

Monitors: Acer 23" 1080p 5ms
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009255

Thought these looked pretty good for the price and eyefinity.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Please list componet names, we'll all get RSI doing the clicks to finds out what ya buying.

Case .... No front USB 3 port is a deal killer for me. I'd use the Antec 902 V3 which has one.

MoBo - has no potential for adding a 2nd GFX card in CF or SLI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131792

PSU - excellent choice, well suited for SLI / CFbut ya MoBo can't handle it. Either get a SLI / CF capableMobo or drop to a 650.....750 works for CF but for $5 take the 850.

CPU - yes, you're wrong Sandy Bridge is a whole new ball game....Intel designed it to be OC'd and brags about it's OC capability. CPU easily handles an increase fro 3.3 to 4.6 Ghz which has extreme performance impacts.

GFX - Again, can't do CF on that MoBo

RAM - I'd take the low profile Vengeance over the GSkills.

 

[Kirota]

Ok I changed the CPU to the 2500k. I would really like to keep this under $1400 though, including shipping, and I'm currently at $1363

That MoBo would bring me up almost 100 dollars. Are there any alternatives?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131729

I found that one, dont know if its compatible though. If it is I'm at $1423. Any options for getting it down just that little bit?

Also, USB 3.0 isnt a big deal to me as I dont use USB that much anyway. Are there any other advantages with the Antec?


thanks

 

[Sherksilver]

Here is another mobo option for you:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271

Allows for SLI, etc... and will save you around $40.

 

[Kirota]

Here is another mobo option for you:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271

Allows for SLI, etc... and will save you around $40.

Thanks. I'm at $1383 which I am really happy with. I think its a really solid build but I'll wait a few more hours before I order for advice.



Another question, will I be able to overclock the 2500k without a different CPU cooler? Will the default one do alright?

 

[steadywaters]

The stock cooler is capable of handling OCing to around 4.0GHz. But, it's generally a good idea to pick up an aftermarket CPU cooler from the start if you plan to OC. Can't argue with lower temps.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

The EVO is a slight improvement. BTW, this will exceed your budget by a few bucks.

 

[dominyon]

Here is another mobo option for you:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271

Allows for SLI, etc... and will save you around $40.

+1 to asrock mobo, was going to be my recommendation had it not already been linked.

The stock cooler is capable of handling OCing to around 4.0GHz. But, it's generally a good idea to pick up an aftermarket CPU cooler from the start if you plan to OC. Can't argue with lower temps.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

+1 to hyper 212 for $25

The upgraded heatsink will be mandatory to get the most out of OCing a 2500k. It should get you at least 4.6GHz and more likely 4.8GHz. And yes in the time to come that extra speed will prolong the life of this build.

If you are timid about OCing the asrock mobos have an auto overclock feature that adjusts the settings for you so you just select the speed you want in the UEFI (BIOS replacement), save and reboot. So you don't even have to do or know anything about OCing, just choose 4.6GHz or 4.8GHz, save and reboot. If it doesn't reboot maybe you were too aggressive in your choice so knock it down to the next lowest speed and try again.

EDIT: Oh and yes that XFX PSU is a great unit, especially for the price after rebate. It should handle the system well.