First gaming PC build, advice please

[09deadpool]

Hey

This is my first build and I just want to make sure everything will be compatible and if this is the best choices.

All advice and modifications will be appreciated. I don't really have lots of experience.

Approximate Purchase Date: This week

Budget Range: $900 - $1100 (7000 RSA Rand - 9000 RSA Rand)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Mostly for gaming.

Parts Not Required: Just need a complete box.

Country: South Africa

Parts Preferences: Asus, intel and Nvidia

Overclocking: Maybe, but not immediately. If system is struggling to run games I will consider overclocking.

SLI or Crossfire: No

Additional Comments: Want to be able to play most games with good graphics and little lag. Is this setup upgradeable or will I Have to buy a whole new setup in 2 years time to run games at good graphics with little lag?

CPU:
Intel Core i5-2550k
http://www.wootware.co.za/intel-core-i5-2550k-3-4ghz-lga1155-32nm-quad-core-cpu.html

MOBO:
ASUS P8Z68-V Pro/GEN3
http://www.wootware.co.za/asus-p8z68-v-pro-gen3-lga1155-atx-intel-desktop-motherboard.html

Graphics:
GTX 560 not sure which is best asus, msi, club 3d etc etc
http://www.takealot.com/electronics/pc-components-1111/gigabyte-geforce-graphics-card-gtx-560-1gb-256bit-gddr5-pci-e,10796144

Memory:
G.Skill F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR 2x4GB DDR3-1600 Sniper
http://www.wootware.co.za/g-skill-f3-12800cl9d-8gbsr-2x4gb-ddr3-1600-sniper-desktop-memory.html

PSU:
GIGABYTE ODIN 585W
http://www.wootware.co.za/gigabyte-odin-585w-24-pin-power-supply.html

Chassis:
Coolermaster 431 PLUS

HDD:
Seagate Barracuda 1TB SATA6G 7200RPM
http://www.wootware.co.za/seagate-barracuda-st31000524as-1000gb-1tb-sata6g-7200rpm-3-5-internal-drive-oem.html

Thanks a lot. Will be appreciated!

 

[kelthic]

okay a couple things i see here that you will want to look at:

you may wish to consider a newer z77 board. The ASRock boards are solid boards for a little less than the ASUS (i see they aren't available on the website you are using yet).

I recommend at least the 560 ti over the standard 560 for your graphics. What resolution is your monitor?

 

[xtreme5]

dipp down your cpu to 2500k there's not a massive difference b/w 2550k or 2500.. Spend a money to get a better psu like antec or cooler master gx 550w.. Otherwise system seems perfect.

 

[g-unit1111]

dipp down your cpu to 2500k there's not a massive difference b/w 2550k or 2500.. Spend a money to get a better psu like antec or cooler master gx 550w.. Otherwise system seems perfect.

The only differences between 2500K and 2550K are a slightly faster clock and you forfeit use of onboard video - which is useful for diagnosing GPU problems.

Cooler Master is *NOT* a good choice for PSU - despite that they make excellent cases and heat sinks - because they slap a lot of fake labels and certifications on them. Corsair or Seasonic would be better choices than Antec or Cooler Master.

That motherboard is major overkill though - I'd suggest dropping that to say the Asrock Z68 Extreme 3 Gen 3, and upgrade your GPU to a Radeon 7870 or GTX 670 if your budget allows for it.

 

[09deadpool]

I have looked at the AsRock Z77 mother boards and have noticed that the ASUS P8Z68-V Pro/GEN3 (thanks g-unit1111) is total overkill and a waste of money.

I am unsure of which one of the AsRock z77 is best suited for me. If i take the asrock z77 rather than the ASUS then I can save a lot of money and rather buy a beter GPU.

Also I want to know isit beter to take the Intel Core i5-3570K over the Intel Core i5-2550k? as there is a small price diffrence.

Thank you so much for all the advice thus far. It is really helping.

 

[kelthic]

Could try the http://www.wootware.co.za/asrock-z77-extreme4-lga-1155-atx-intel-z77-desktop-motherboard.html when it becomes available. There is also the Z68 Extreme 3 Gen 3 board that is a decent choice, but again that's the older north bridge.

The i5-3570k and the i5-2550k are similar cpus. the 3570k is slightly more efficient, but also runs hotter when overclocked. Here is a link to the review on ivy bridge cpus. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ivy-bridge-benchmark-core-i7-3770k,3181.html

 

[g-unit1111]

I have looked at the AsRock Z77 mother boards and have noticed that the ASUS P8Z68-V Pro/GEN3 (thanks g-unit1111) is total overkill and a waste of money.

I am unsure of which one of the AsRock z77 is best suited for me. If i take the asrock z77 rather than the ASUS then I can save a lot of money and rather buy a beter GPU.

Also I want to know isit beter to take the Intel Core i5-3570K over the Intel Core i5-2550k? as there is a small price diffrence.

Thank you so much for all the advice thus far. It is really helping.

The Extreme 4 will cover all the bases: http://www.wootware.co.za/asrock-z77-extreme4-lga-1155-atx-intel-z77-desktop-motherboard.html

Just make sure you install your heat sink correctly.