My first complete build - advice/help appreciated...

[eCkz]

So never really done a complete build by myself, I am moderately educated tech wise with most of my learning done through online research and great forums like this

This is my complete build so far, please critique and/or advise if possible.
*(The first 3 components are already purchased)



Case: Cooler Master Storm Series Trooper Black Steel/Plastic ATX Full Tower*
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth X79 LGA 2011 X79 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard*
Processor: Intel Core i7-3930K Sandy Bridge-E 3.2GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 2011 – C2 Stepping*
PSU: KINGWIN LZP-1000 1000W 80+ Platinum
Cooler: Corsair H100 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler
Graphics: XFX Double D Radeon HD 7970 3GB 384-bit
Memory: 16GB CORSAIR Vengeance (4x4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR 1600 (PC3 12800)
SSD: Corsair Performance Pro Series 256GB SATA iii MLC Internal Solid State Drive
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 1.5TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s
Blue-ray: ASUS Black 12x BD-ROM 16x DVD-ROM 48x CD-ROM - OEM
CD/DVD Burner: ASUS DRW-24B1ST – 24x DVD Burner

 

[sosofm]

Great build.

 

[eCkz]

Great build.

Thank you sosofm, I figured I would open a new thread after completing all the components for the build. I appreciate your feedback especially regarding the GPU from the other thread. I am actually a bit torn between the Asus 7950 you mentioned and the XFX. I may most likely purchase the video card last in hopes of AMD sorting out driver issues so I can get a better understanding from those who currently own 7xxx series.

 

[sosofm]

I owned for years only ATI/AMD video cards and never i didn't have a problem with the drivers.

 

[eCkz]

Same here, but I think the driver problem is due to the still fairly "new" PCIe 3.0 lanes as well as the components required for compatibility.

 

[sosofm]

They will be better.

 

[eCkz]

Yup, regardless of driver issues, I certainly will be getting a 7970 within the next few weeks.

 

[odwillia]

Love the build with the exception of the PSU.

 

[eCkz]

Any reason for not recommending the PSU?

I was actually going to use the PSU in my 2 year old system, Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold Series 800W but I fell into the trap of combo deals and purchased the 1050W because of the discounted deal price.

 

[eCkz]

Looking back now, I should have spent a bit more time researching PSUs before purchase. Definitely rushed that one. The Kingwin unit is very very tempting. I think I may have to make a last minute change on the PSU Thank you for the info regarding the Kingwin.

 

[eCkz]

Updated to reflect change in PSU, currently out of stock on newegg....

 

[AlderonnX]

80+ Platinum is a tough mark to hit. Also its Jonny guru approved I like it.

 

[sosofm]

Buy a Corsair , Seasonic,Antec ,XFX power supply. If you have the budget buy 80+ gold certified.
CORSAIR Professional Series HX1050 1050W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139034
CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX1200 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139014
SeaSonic X-SERIES X-1050 1050W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151110
XFX ProSeries P1-1050-BEFX 1050W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207021
XFX ProSeries P1-1000-BELX 1000W 80 PLUS PLATINUM Certified Modular http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207019
These are on stock
Read some customers reviews and buy the cheapest.

 

[sosofm]

When you buy something you need luck too. Everybody recommend Asus mobos but a lot of them are DOA or need RMA because they have something. Gigabyte the same thing. Even the bigest brands do mistakes.

 

[azeem40]

Buy a Corsair , Seasonic,Antec ,XFX power supply. If you have the budget buy 80+ gold certified.
CORSAIR Professional Series HX1050 1050W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139034
CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX1200 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139014
SeaSonic X-SERIES X-1050 1050W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151110
XFX ProSeries P1-1050-BEFX 1050W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207021
XFX ProSeries P1-1000-BELX 1000W 80 PLUS PLATINUM Certified Modular http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207019
These are on stock
Read some customers reviews and buy the cheapest.

He doesn't need 1000W of power.. For 2 7970s, at most he will need 850W. 1000W would be needed for 2 580 fermis.

 

[eCkz]

I certainly contemplated a 850w PSU but my reasoning whether flawed or not is peace of mind as (iknowhowtofixit) mentioned. Thank you for all the help thus far everybody.

One last bit of hesitation I seek advice on, I know I mentioned the H100 in my build but after a week of researching I am unsure of the route to go; air cooled or the H100?

I am actually digging the Phanteks PH-TC14PE but these coolers at this price point are huge with possible motherboard layout complications. Any experience and/or advice regarding the x79 Sabertooth specifically would be a plus. Thank you.

 

[eCkz]

Also, will most change GPUs to GIGABYTE GV-R797OC-3GD Radeon HD 7970.

 

[sosofm]

Better buy Corsair H80 is not so big like H100 and is a verry good cooler.