Help on my First PC Build

[supah]

Hey guys this is going to be my first PC build and i just wanted to make sure everything is compatible and i wont have any issues in the long run.

Case:Rosewill Challenger - $65
Processor:Intel i5 2500k - $230
CPU Heatsink:CM Hyper 212+ - $25
Video Card:AMD HD 6870 $210
MoBo:ASUS P8Z68 - $120
PSU:Corsair TX650w - $75
Memory:Corsair Vengeance 8GB - $60
Hard Drive:SAMSUNG 500GB HD - $85
Optics:LG Optics Drive - $10


TOTAL:$880
If u guys see anything that i need help on or find something cheaper and better that would be awesome. thanks!

 

[adgjlsfhk]

Cheaper ram ($39)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226191
Rosewill challenger is a little cheaper ($54)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226191
The optical drive looks really cheap, can you show me a link?

 

[welshmousepk]

a few things i would move around in an effort to get a better overall performance.

first of all, 8gb of ram isn't really necessary. go down to 4gb and you can always add more later.
the PSU is overkill for a single GPU system. you';ve chosen a good brand, but a corsair 420w would power that system.
The case is is obviously up to you, but there are certainly cheaper if you look around.

put some of those savings into a more more powerful GPU and you'll get better overall performance.

and what currency is this? if USD, the GPU seems way to expensive. get a 560ti here http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127565 for less money.

 

[adgjlsfhk]

8 gigs of ram is not completely necessary but it lets you essentially boost your graphics cards memory and it is cheap enough that there is no reason not to.

 

[supah]

well i was now thinking of getting a 560ti and going SLI in the future so i thought a better PSU was essential. and i like 8 gigs of memory because its relatively cheap anyway, but i was wondering if the corsair vengeance will be able to fit in there with everything.

 

[adgjlsfhk]

There is no advantage to the corsair vengeance. It does not matter if it will fit or not, the mushkin ram is $20 cheaper and has equal performance. You are just wasting money that could have been spent in a better place.

 

[e56imfg]

NZXT Source 210 - cheaper / still fits 12" long GPUs

Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) - cheapest 1600, 8GB kit on Newegg / Mushkin is a reliable brand

MSI N560GTX-Ti 448 Twin Frozr III - a bit more expensive than a typical 560 Ti but competes with the 570 at only $260


ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 / GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3P / GIGABYTE GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 / GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3 / GIGABYTE GA-Z68AP-D3 / ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 / ASRock Z68 EXTREME4 GEN3

Gigabyte Combo Discount


Rosewill Green Series RG530-S12 530W / SeaSonic S12II 520 Bronze 520W / OCZ ZS Series 650W - you could shave a few bucks with these PSUs

Are you not planning on getting an SSD?

 

[adgjlsfhk]

An ssd is just an easy way way to add $100 dollars to a build.

 

[aznshinobi]

@ Your price point, you could do way better.

Check out my $850 build here:
http://www.squidoo.com/electronicandmore
Gives you a 750w for future SLI/CF, a board that supports 8x/8x/4x and a 7850. I say the 7850 because it'll give you easier find in the future if you want to Crossfire as opposed to the 560 Ti which would be ending production soon with Kepler coming soon. Also the 7850 overclocks better, runs cooler quieter, and uses less power.

 

[supah]

Best answer selected by supah.

 

[supah]

thanks alot everyone for the help. i might just go with the build shinobi gave me. lookspretty nice but i just wasnt sure about the new 7000 series GPUs. i might just have to try one out

 

[aznshinobi]

Good luck!