New Build, Newbie Builder

[zeroheropro]

Hello everyone, I am building a system within the next week or so and I just wanted everyone's opinion... I haven't built a system in a very long time..

MOBO: ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE LGA 1155 Intel Z77
CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K Processor 3.4
FAN: Corsair Hydro Series H100 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler
PSU: Corsair Professional Series Gold 750-Watt 80 Plus Gold Certified
CASE: Corsair Obsidian Series 550D Quiet Mid-Tower Cases
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB ( 2 x 4 GB ) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800)
THERMAL: (included with Hydro, but just in case, Arctic Silver 5)
VIDEO: ASUS ENGTX560 TI DCII TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 560 Ti
HDD: Corsair Force GT 60 GB SATA III/6G 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive


Question is, does this all work in good combination? Secondly... is there a REAL difference between Sabortooth, Deluxe and Maximus for asus...?? i couldn't REALLY see a difference. Obviously.. micro atx vs atx and obviously thermal armor... (does this really work?)

By the way.. is there even a point to do the ivy bridge? should i just save the 30-50 bucks and get 2500k//p97mobo?


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$275 MOBO: ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE LGA 1155 Intel Z77
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131818

$230 CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K Processor 3.4
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-3570K-Processor-BX80637I53570K/dp/B007SZ0E1K/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1336013045&sr=1-1

$98 FAN: Corsair Hydro Series H100 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Series-Extreme-Performance-CWCH100/dp/B0051U7HMS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1336013099&sr=1-1

$145 PSU: Corsair Professional Series Gold 750-Watt 80 Plus Gold Certified
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Professional-750-Watt-Certified-High-Performance/dp/B003PJ6QWE/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1336013173&sr=1-1

$140-$15rebate CASE: Corsair Obsidian Series 550D Quiet Mid-Tower Cases
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139012

$50 RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB ( 2 x 4 GB ) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233180

$240-$20rebate VIDEO: ASUS ENGTX560 TI DCII TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 560 Ti
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121425

$97 HDD: Corsair Force GT 60 GB SATA III/6G 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Force-2-5-Inch-Solid-State/dp/B005ACIYXI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS?ie=UTF8&coliid=IGKUWJ87PHIXB&colid=1PDFVHP6TUCZ3

 

[dudewitbow]

Just in my opinion, too much money is going to all the parts except the video card. yes the build would work but i just hink at this budget, a better gpu can easily be obtained.

 

[zeroheropro]

i could agree with that, do you think it would be smart to go with like a p67 mobo // 2500k (save like 50 bucks) and use it towards a better card?

 

[dudewitbow]

I wouldn't know much in that end of the trade because im not overly used to building high end builds, but using a 2500k is still an option i guess. the tradeoff for price would be that the 2500k would have a higher power consumption(and lower temperatures due to how ivy bridge reacts to OC)

 

[geofelt]

Presumably, you want to game.
If so, spend more on the graphics card, and less on the rest.
See if you can find a $400 GTX580, or, a $500 GTX680, if you can find one. or a 7970, if you like AMD. Yes, it will be more expensive, but the graphics card is the engine of gaming.

To keep the same budget without important compromise, here are some suggestions:
If you have no real budget, and want the best, then OK.

1) A 650w psu will run a card as good as a GTX580 or GTX680.
Gold certified and modular is nice, but you will never recoup the added cost in electricity. Modular is really necessary for a small form factor case. You will be using most of the leads anyway.
Look for a Corsair, XFX, Seasonic, Antec, or PC P&C unit.
$80 should do it.

2) I was somewhat disappointed with ivy bridge, at least as an upgrade to 2500K, or 2600K. There is not enough difference for an upgrade, but a fair value for a new build.
Still, I would stick with the 3570K unless you can find a 2500K for $180 at microcenter.

3) Ditch the H100. It is noisier, fussier, and does not cool significantly better than a $30 CM hyper212. Once you get past a OC of 4.0 you get diminishing returns for gaming.
The funds are better spent on graphics power.

4) I love the idea of a SSD. 60gb is probably a bit small. Look to 80gb or 120gb.
Also, look at Samsung 830 or Intel 330, or 520 series for reliability.
I like the value of the Intel 330 120gb for $150:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167121

5) The Motherboard is more expensive than you need. It is intended for overclocking hobbyists and SLI. All Z77 motherboards will handle a safe OC. You might consider a MATX size which is fine for a single graphics card at $110.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157306

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