First build, would like comments

salaja

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this is my first computer build, feel free to comment, in particular i'm looking for things i may have missed, parts that may be incompatible, or bottlenecks.
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CPU: i5-3450
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=20136

GPU: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 OC
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=19849

Mobo: ASRock H77M
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=20083

DVD Burner: re-using one from the old PC

HDD: re-using old 1TB (no idea on make/model as i didn't build that computer)

SSD: Intel 60GB series 330
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=20047

Memory: G Skill Sniper - 1600MHz DDR3 Dual Channel (2x 4GB) 1.25v
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=17199

PSU: Corsair TX-550M (550W Modular)
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=18706

Case: Silverstone TJ08-e
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=17904

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i will not be overclocking the cpu, so im hoping the stock cpu cooler will be enough.
i also plan to run windows 7 64-bit.
build comes to about $925 from that website. i'm in australia, and it was the cheapest site i could find.
 
You don't have a DVD drive, but I assume you are re-using an old one?

As for the CPU/GPU combination, it looks good. 7850 is a very good base to build on, and the CPU will perform quite well despite being locked.

The only concern is that H77 chipset does not allow for CrossFire, which limits future expansibility. If you don't plan on ever CrossFiring, then it's fine, but it means when 7850 isn't enough anymore you'd have to replace the whole card.
 
That's good, can't install Windows 7 without a DVD drive ;)

A 7850 should be enough to play all current mainstream games at high-ultra settings, and will be usable for at least 2 years down the road. It can also be overclocked like a champ. I don't know what games you play however - if you could mention some it would be nice.
 

salaja

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starcraft 2, eve online, halo:ce, minecraft.

of course i want the ability to play all (most) games that come out in the next few years because i don't know what will grab my attention. :)