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Seann7656

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This is the new build I'm hoping to purchase. Being my first custom build I want to be certain I'm not doing anything wrong. I was hoping I can get a verification the all these components are compatible with each other, or whether you had any other suggestions. I do intend to primarily use it for gaming, but do not care if it blows all games out of the water. $600 is my budget right now. I already own a 750G WD Hard drive, and Geforce GTX560ti video card that will be swapped to this machine, as well as all the other accessories needed. I appreciate you input!


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Since you are getting a K model processor I assume you plan on overclocking and using aftermarket cooling so get the low profile version of that memory or get GSkill Ripjaws X. Either will fit under a big air cooler. You will find that what you have selected will not fit with aftermarket cooling.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233196

Or:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

Raidmax is not a power supply you want. With a single GTX 560 Ti you need a quality 500w power supply.

For about the same money this is a much better choice.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

Do you have a CPU cooler? If not the Coolermaster Hyper 212+ or Hyper 212 Evo are good...
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Since you are getting a K model processor I assume you plan on overclocking and using aftermarket cooling so get the low profile version of that memory or get GSkill Ripjaws X. Either will fit under a big air cooler. You will find that what you have selected will not fit with aftermarket cooling.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233196

Or:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

Raidmax is not a power supply you want. With a single GTX 560 Ti you need a quality 500w power supply.

For about the same money this is a much better choice.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

Do you have a CPU cooler? If not the Coolermaster Hyper 212+ or Hyper 212 Evo are good low cost options that will get you to ~4.5Ghz.
 
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Raidmax is not a power supply you want. With a single GTX 560 Ti you need a quality 500w power supply.

For about the same money this is a much better choice.

Yes I completely agree - pretty much most of what Raidmax makes is crap. I've had some of their cases that have had the doors fall off and the motherboard tray rusted over - if their cases are any indication I'd stay away from their PSUs.

This is the one I'd recommend: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095

And then don't get the Vengeance RAM with the tall heat sinks especially if you plan to use any aftermarket coolers. Get this instead (far better brand, much lower fail rates, no tall heat sinks) : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148544
 
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