Compatibility check before end of may purchase

[C_reid]

Hi i am just trying to get a final check before i purchase the components.

If you have any recommendations that would be great!

Corsair HX-850 Power supply
Seagate SATA3 2Tb barracuda
Kingston 8G DDR3 1600MHz HyperX
Gainsward GTX580 Phantom 3072mb PCIe
Corsair Hydro H40 CPU Cooler
Intel 520 series120Gb SSD
Asrock z77-Extreme 6
Intel i53570k
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Corsair 600t

MY PC will be used for gaming with web browsing and music and movie's

Thank you for all your help

 

[aicom]

I'd grab a 7950, 7970, or 680 instead of the outdated 580. All of those will perform better than the 580.

 

[box o rocks]

I like it. Everything will work together great. In fact, I wish it were mine
Tom's Graphic Card Hierarchy Chart doesn't consider that GTX 580 such a slouch: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html
Right up there with the HD 7950 and a baby step below the HD 7970. The GTX 500 series don't turn into antiques just because a new model comes out.

If you want to save a few bucks, dropping back to Windows 7 Home Premium OEM won't change a thing for gaming and the tasks you listed. But it doesn't look as if you are worrying about a few bucks.

 

[C_reid]

thanks for the replys this is my first complete build i have added things to my old pc's but i felt like it was time i built my own. I was considering droping down and saving some money and see what windows 8 is like but i am pretty set on everything else. i have a favouring for nividia so i will stick with the 580

 

[box o rocks]

thanks for the replys this is my first complete build i have added things to my old pc's but i felt like it was time i built my own. I was considering droping down and saving some money and see what windows 8 is like but i am pretty set on everything else. i have a favouring for nividia so i will stick with the 580

Have you tried the Windows 8 RC that's offered? I did. I don't think I can get used that 'tablet' GUI. I ended up going back to Win7.

Sorry, meant consumer trial version, not RC version.

 

[C_reid]

I had a quick look but i havnt had any real time to sit down and go through the UI i dont think i will like the interface either

 

[Guest]

i honestly don't like that low end water cooling solution; it has an aluminum cold plate.

i really would suggest sticking with air until you can afford a better solution.

 

[C_reid]

would the h70/80 be better?

I live in a tropical place and the temps get quite high so i wanted water cooling to stop my cpu from getting fried

 

[Guest]

an H80 would be SSSOOOOO much better

 

[C_reid]

thanks for that i will make the swap

 

[Guest]

thanks for that i will make the swap

here is one i just ran accross thats about the same price as the H40

Antec Kuhler H2O 620 Liquid Cooling System$61.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835209049

are you able to get it? a review:
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/antec_kuhler_h20_620_review/4.htm

 

[C_reid]

I did some quick research and i think the h80 is the way to go

 

[Guest]

I did some quick research and i think the h80 is the way to go

ok! cool.
i will admit hoses and radiators are things i am not an expert at but i do know you want copper on that cpu for better heat conductivity.

 

[C_reid]

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