First Personal Build - Need Opinions!

[Arx0s]

I'm planning on building a personal mATX gaming rig (so It'll be easy to take to college) sometime in July.

Here's my parts list right now:

MOBO/CPU Combo: i5-3570k + ASRock Z77 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.975798

SSD: OCZ Vertex 4 256GB - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227792

HD: WD Caviar Black 1TB - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (8x2) DDR3-1600 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233246

PSU: NZXT HALE82 750watt (it's Seasonic built, which is a plus) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817116015

GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 FTW 2GB - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130787

Heatsink: CM Hyper 212 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

Case: NZXT Crafted Series Vulcan mATX - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146065

DVD Burner: LITE-ON 24x - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106352

Current total is slightly below $1500.

Any ideas for improvement? I already have a keyboard/mouse/monitor selected, which aren't part of the budget. I'm willing to spend up to $1600 for the hardware.

Thanks!

 

[the great randini]

thats a cool case!

the ram may be a bit high for a micro atx build since the video card goes right to the end, but i think on that board only one side of the ram opens and closes to lock the ram in and its the other side, so it may be a non issue.

 

[nekulturny]

Make sure that the 670 will fit in that case, it is pretty nice. Honestly, I wouldn't limit myself with a microATX board and case, but thats entirely up to you. If you want compact go for it, but I personally don't see the necessity.

I can confirm however that Corsair Vengeance full profile will not interfere with the installation of a CoolerMaster 212. However, I can't say whether or not it will fit in the case and allow you to close the side panel.

 

[Proximon]

I don't think you are going to SLI in that case, so reduce the rated wattage of the PSU. It will save a bit on weight and ran a bit more efficiently.

Seasonic
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093

But don't dismiss Superflower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182262

 

[jerreddredd]

I have that case. I just upgraded to the Fractal Mini to cut down on the Noise. the Vulcan is a good LAN party case.

I ran 2 x GTX570's in that case before I got my GTX 590. I don't recommend ever running SLI/CF on a uATX MB unless you are liquid cooling them. the primary GPU runs real hot as it is starved for air.

the HYPER 212 will fit, but it must be rotated 90 degrees and you can't install the side fan.

the maximum hight for a HSF with the fan installed is about 133mm. w/o its about 158mm, but the side is not flat so it may be less in some areas.

I recommend either a CM GeminiII S524 or a Noctua NH-C12P SE14. both cool well and work with the side fan.

the maximum length for a GPU is 9.8" without removing the center HDD cage. With the cage removed you can put any GPU you want. you have like ~14"

I would switch to the low profile version of the Corsair vengeance RAM, most HSF have issues with tall Ram heatsinks (like the two I suggested). its the same price. put the ram in before the GPU and HSF its easier that way.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233280