NEW BUILD...Please Give me ur Input Guys!! Thanks!!

[slimlma04]

Hey guys, finally finished getting together all the components for my first build, going to start putting it together tomorrow ...Please let me know what you think, and any help with building steps, or advice...thanks guys!!

Im not a gamer, will O/C in future...I just really Wanted to Create a Nice Power House computer at a price that wouldnt break the bank.

Any Input on anything that im missing or opinion on what i have would be greatly appreciated...THANKS!!!

CPU------Intel i7 2700k- $130 (got lucky with intel retail edge)

MOBO----ASUS P67 PRO- $142 (After Rebate) Newegg

RAM------G SKILL RIP JAW X 8GB(2x4) cas lat 7...(7-8-7-24) $54 Newegg

GPU------EVGA GTX 550 Ti 1GB DDR5 $110 (After Rebate) Newegg

Case-----CORSAIR 400R $100 Amazon

COOLER---COOLERMASTER Hyper 212- $18 (After Rebate) Newegg

PSU------SEASONIC SS-650KM 650W Modular- $100 Newegg

SSD------CRUCIAL 64GB- $80 Buy.com (Mainly for Windows/Linux O/S)

HDD-----Already Owned a WD Black 7200rpm 1TB-$0

DVDRW----Already Owned Memorex 16x-$0
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GRAND TOTAL FOR TOWER------------------------------------------$734 ($784 before rebates)
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MONITOR- SAMSUNG B2430 24"- $110 (Don't Ask lol...Brand new)

KEYBOARD/MOUSE- Logitech MX 5500- $100 Logitech.com

 

[neal0790]

Go for the p68 series of motherboards. There newer, have more options and are compatible with ivy bridge.

Also i would reccomend a 128gb m4 SSD. I bought a 64gb and wish i got a bigger one. Fills up quick with random crap, even with most of my stuff on my HDD.

Other than that it looks good. If you were into gaming i would recommend a better card. But since your not its all good.

 

[slimlma04]

Thanks for the input, i was just wondering the card i got is it considered a good one? I was going by Reviews on newegg...Also the M/b i got is it alot worst than the p68?Thanks again

 

[tha1]

Here is a fully fleshed out step by step guide for building it all together:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/274745-31-step-step-guide-building

 

[slimlma04]

Here is a fully fleshed out step by step guide for building it all together:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/274745-31-step-step-guide-building

Sounds good, Thanks alot...

 

[neal0790]

Thanks for the input, i was just wondering the card i got is it considered a good one? I was going by Reviews on newegg...Also the M/b i got is it alot worst than the p68?Thanks again

The card isnt bad but its more of a entry card for gaming. You could spend a little more and get something better but it all depend on what type of games your interested in playing. The mobo isnt alot worse its just an older series. The 68 is more future proof. Its got a few extras and is compatible with the new ivy bridge CPU's coming out later this year.

 

[neal0790]

Sounds good, Thanks alot...

These two videos will help you out alot too. This guy does a pretty good job explaining everything along the way. I used it to guide me a bit.

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-uHmL7Y2UU
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPB3HcMjf2E&feature=related