Compatibility, Bottlenecking, etc. help

[NewCompBuilder519]

Hello :3, after rebates and combos this should amount to around $1000, not $1100. How is this build so far? [first time builder].

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=19419812

 

[AdrianPerry]

The build all looks compatible. However, I would seriously urge you to NOT spend $150 on a case. It's just not necessary, a full-tower-ATX simply isn't needed unless you have an E-ATX motherboard.

Grab yourself a $60-$70 case and pump another $80-$90 into the graphics card or motherboard.

BIOSTAR generally make "budget-oriented" motherboards, personally on your budget id be looking for a Z77 from ASRock, ASUS or Gigabyte.

Any reason your getting a 750w PSU? 550w would be plenty for a single GPU set up?

EDIT: I'd also consider buying an after-market CPU cooler if you plan on over-clocking that i5.

EDIT2: Oh, and obviously, there's no bottleneck what-so-ever. I don't think its possible to bottleneck an i5 unless your running 3-way SLI GPU's.

 

[NewCompBuilder519]

Thanks for replying! I wanted to spend $150 on case so I wouldn't have to spend more on CPU coolers (since it seemed to have good air flow and has multiple large fans). I chose a 750w PSU because I plan on keeping the power supply for about 5 years + and I heard a power supply deteriorates about 10% of maximum watt per year. (http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/318857-28-does-higher-wattage-power-supply-equal-higher-electricity-drain)

I don't plan to overclock that much to begin with (since I don't know how to do it). Since it seems interesting and fun though, it is a possibility in the future. and huzzah for no bottleneck

 

[hellfire24]

^you need a cpu cooler not a case to keep the temps of your cpu under control.for a good case,Antec 1100 super mid tower for 100 bucks is a good deal.it has enough room,air flow and also supports XL-ATX boards.
for motherboard,i would suggest AsRock Z75 Pro3 LGA 1155
for power supply,grab Corsair TX650 V2,it is enough for 78xx CF.
looks decent.oh yeah one more thing,swap out that HHD for this one-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840
same price but double capacity

 

[AdrianPerry]

1) You NEED a CPU cooler. Your case has very little to do with keeping your CPU cooler. The Heatsink and CPU cooler sits directly and top and account for about 90% of the cooling.

2) You don't need a case with loads of fans. One front intake, one rear exhaust, one roof exhaust is PLENTY. Once again, you do not need a FULL tower case, MID-TOWER is plenty big enough.

3) Capacitor ageing. Not true for modern day PSU's, the capacitors are much better quality. A 550-650w unit BRONZE RATED 80PLUS will keep you going for 5 years no problem. Corsair, XFX, SeaSonic are all recommend brands.

A CPU cooler (such as HYPER EVO or HYPER 212+) will only set you back about $25. Pair this with a $60-$70 case and your all sorted for under $100 leaving the other $60-70 to be spent on components that will make an active difference to performance, such as a better GPU.

 

[NewCompBuilder519]

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=17156691
Is the new build, is this better?

 

[hellfire24]

^make it public!

 

[NewCompBuilder519]

Oh, sorry haha :l http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=17156691

 

[hellfire24]

h100 is way overpriced and still stock fans are crap.better go with hyper 612 pwm-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103106&Tpk=612%20pwm
get low profile ram.this one is good-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233186
use the saved money for 7870.
now your build looks good.