Are my computer parts compatable?

[hellokyle]

Hello, I honestly don't know which section to put this question.

Nevertheless, I was wondering if you can let me know if these parts I selected are compatible.
I've already checked the specs to make sure and I just want to double check from people who actually know what they're doing.

CASE: Corsair Obsidian 650D

PSU: Corsair Pro Series Gold AX1200 (Is 1200W too much? Should I downgrade to the 850W? I'm keeping upgrading my PC later down the road in mind.)

MOBO: Asus Sabertooth Z77

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770k

CPU COOLER: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 Dual Channel Kit (x2 for a total of 32GB)

GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 680 SC Signature+ w/ Backplate

STORAGE: Crucial M4 2.5" 256GB SSD (Boot), Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB HHD

OPTICALD: Lite-on DVD writer

Thanks in advance and sorry if this is in the wrong section.

 

[Chairman Ray]

1200W is definitely too much. You current setup does not need more than 600W. If you plan on sticking a second gtx down the road, then 750W would be good.

 

[popatim]

yeah, 1200w is way to much even for an sli/crossfire rig. downgrade to the 850

Your math on the ram is a bit off; two 8gb kits would total 16gb not 32.
Did you mean two 16 gb kits (2x8gb) ? Your better off getting a 32gb kit (4x8gb) as they should be a matched set and less likely to have compatibility issues that ram from different batches might have.

 

[hellokyle]

Regarding the PSU, I figured 1200W would be overkill, so I'll go with the 850, or less. I was just thinking that I might need more power in the future if I ever wanted to add a second GPU, etc.

As for the RAM, I realize now that I indeed was a bit off on the math.
The only 32GB kit (4 x 8GB) I could find on Newegg was Quad Channel and from what I hear, that's not compatible with a mobo that only supports dual channel.

Any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Point me in the direction of the product I'm looking for?

EDIT: I think I found my product,

http://tinyurl.com/dx44bxy

I'm assuming that this is what I should be buying.

 

[nikorr]

That RAM wont fit under the CPU cooler.

 

[nikorr]

It is similar to this issue.

 

[nikorr]

Why don't u use this one?

CORSAIR DOMINATOR 32GB (4 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 Desktop Memory Model CMP32GX3M4X1600C10

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233229

 

[nikorr]

U can remove the top part.

 

[nikorr]

Don't u think that your system deserves better CPU cooler?


CORSAIR H100 (CWCH100) Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler
HardOCP.com Editor’s Choice
$114.99 -> $99.99 after mail-in rebate card + FREE SHIPPING
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181017

 

[hellokyle]

Ah, I was wondering if that heatsink would fit. I guess I'll have to look for one that'll fit. Any suggestions?
I'm a bit hesitant to fool around with any liquid coolers.

I'm sorry that I didn't mention this before but I don't plan on overclocking.

Regarding the ram you've suggested, that's quad channel and my motherboard won't support it.

 

[nikorr]

This one is fine. There is a bigger chance that your parts will be killed by your PSU, than with water cooler : )

 

[nikorr]

Regarding the ram you've suggested, that's quad channel and my motherboard won't support it.

It will work just fine. Don't worry about that.

 

[nikorr]

Read this.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233229

Ultra-high performance 32GB (4x 8GB) DOMINATOR quad kit with Intel XMP 1.3 profile

Four matched 8GB modules for use in high performance Intel systems 32GB total capacity provides ample headroom for the most demanding user Outrageously fast 1600MHz performance.

Ultra-low 10-10-10-27 latency Intel XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) support

Compatible with Intel X79, Z68 and P67 platforms

 

[hellokyle]

I think I've settled the RAM situation.

Now I'm onto the CPU Cooler situation. I'm thinking of going with your suggestion of the Corsair H100. It's just that when I hear "CPU" and "liquid" in the same sentence I get a little hesitant. And I've decided to go with the 850W PSU.

 

[nikorr]

Your PSU will need just 600W, unless u need SLI.

Even SLI needs GTX 680 SLI = 800W

 

[nikorr]

 

[nikorr]

BTW, the fluid is not conductive. So it will not damage electrical components.

And if it would leak, it would just drip.

 

[nikorr]

This one would do fine for u.

CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply

$10 off w/ promo code EMCNCJC32, ends 7/23

was: $119.99
$89.99

$69.99 after mail-in rebate card
FREE SHIPPING

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

 

[hellokyle]

Well that's the thing- I am thinking of adding another GPU later down the road when I get more money. And when that time comes I might even be upgrading GPUs. I'm just considering future additions to the build without having to also buy a new PSU with more wattage.

I read online that a build will only take the power that it needs, so it doesn't matter if you have too much wattage. I mean, I've seen people with builds that have half the computing power of mine with 1050W PSUs.

By the way, I really appreciate you helping me with this.

 

[InvalidError]

GPU manufacturers' power supply "requirements" are always grossly over-stated to cover their own asses in case people blame the GPU for problems actually caused by their computer's crappy PSU. If every PSU was built to Seasonic/FSP Aurum/Silverstone/etc. 80+ Gold/Platinum specs and performance, "requirements" would be much lower.

 

[nikorr]

GPU manufacturers' power supply "requirements" are always grossly over-stated to cover their own asses in case people blame the GPU for problems actually caused by their computer's crappy PSU. If every PSU was built to Seasonic/FSP Aurum/Silverstone/etc. 80+ Gold/Platinum specs and performance, "requirements" would be much lower.

Yes.

Measured power consumption at the outlet.

 

[nikorr]

Well that's the thing- I am thinking of adding another GPU later down the road when I get more money. And when that time comes I might even be upgrading GPUs. I'm just considering future additions to the build without having to also buy a new PSU with more wattage.

I read online that a build will only take the power that it needs, so it doesn't matter if you have too much wattage. I mean, I've seen people with builds that have half the computing power of mine with 1050W PSUs.

By the way, I really appreciate you helping me with this.

No problem at all : )

 

[hellokyle]

So I've revised it a bit:

CASE: Corsair Obsidian 650D - http://tinyurl.com/826x5k7

PSU: Corsair Pro Series Gold AX850 - http://tinyurl.com/6wvw3n2
(Wattage is high because I do plan on upgrading and adding parts such as an additional GPU)

MOTHERBOARD: Asus Sabertooth Z77 - http://tinyurl.com/7wydpft

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770k Ivy Bridge - http://tinyurl.com/6nyfmle

-Corsair H100 High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler - http://tinyurl.com/4x92z48

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3 - http://tinyurl.com/dx44bxy

GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 680 SC Signature+ w/ Backplate - http://tinyurl.com/cg834ay

STORAGE: Crucial M4 256GB SSD (Boot) - http://tinyurl.com/3vnt9qz

-Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB - http://tinyurl.com/ygkzrvc

OPTICAL DRIVE: Lite-on DVD rom / CD Rom - http://tinyurl.com/5ocsvj

Also two monitors: Asus VS238H-P Black 23'' x2 - http://tinyurl.com/82z4bqs
(Only utilizing one monitor for gaming, the second will be for..secondary things.)


Should I still change things? Would this current build result in a detriment to any of the parts? Do they conflict?

 

[hellokyle]

Bumping for answer to last post.