New build advice

[Isotope5667]

Hello,
I'm building my first computer and I need a little advice on the parts of my new rig. This is going to be used almost completely for gaming. This is what I have so far:

Case- NZXT Crafted Series Phantom case - White
Cpu- Intel Core i5 2500k (People on this forum say this is very good same with the i5 3750 but people on other forums thought i should get a better one?)
Cooling system-???
Mobo- Asus Maximus V Gene
Ram- G. Skill 8 gig(2x4gig) ARES series
Power Unit-Corsair - Enthusiast TX850M ATX12V & EPS12V Power Supply (if it's not a good one i want modular)
HDD-Western Digital 500 GB RE4 SATA 3 Gb/s 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Enterprise Hard Drive - WD5003ABYX (I heard that SDD doesn't effect gaming that much except for loading so I didn't think it was worth it)
Graphics Card- Thinking Gtx 680 or 670 but not sure

I'm wondering if this is good and what kind of specs for modern day games i would be able to run with this setup.

Thanks for reading!

 

[Nw333]

Hi dude
Ok, first, are you overclocking and do you want to SLI?
If you plan on getting the i5 3750, then you better get a mobo thats compatible with it. Otherwise, the 2500K is great. Id stay with the stock cooler if you arent OCing. That mobo is overkill, get yourself a Z77. Thats one big PSU. XD You wouldnt really need an 850W PSU. You can even get a 700W one and STILL SLI. You think good about that GPU. I like the 680 and the 670

 

[Isotope5667]

Well like i said this is my first build so i'm not sure i'm going to overclock, and i barely even know what it is And actually the mobo i have is part of the z77 series but if i don't get that one which one would you advise... the sabertooth, p8z77 pro or deluxe, or what about the p8p67 deluxe i heard that one was pretty good. Also i might SLI down the road but definately not right out of the get-go because it's my first build. THanks

(Also what kind of graphics would i be able to run with this setup on modern day games assuming i'd get the 680, 2500k, and a z77 mobo)

 

[g-unit1111]

What kind of budget are we working with here? You'll need the i5-3570K, not the 2500K, to enable the full power of the GTX 670 and that Z77 motherboard.

 

[Isotope5667]

Well i'm prob going to be using 680 and i heard that the i5 3570 wasn't good on other forums. And money isn't a big deal, i want quality.

 

[g-unit1111]

Well i'm prob going to be using 680 and i heard that the i5 3570 wasn't good on other forums. And money isn't a big deal, i want quality.

Here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($417.55 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Eleven Hundred ATX Full Tower Case ($109.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1422.43
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)

Add whatever monitor and peripherals you want (I don't include those things as they're entirely personal preference) and you're good to go.

 

[Isotope5667]

Here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($417.55 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Eleven Hundred ATX Full Tower Case ($109.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1422.43
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)

Add whatever monitor and peripherals you want (I don't include those things as they're entirely personal preference) and you're good to go.

WOW ! thanks a lot! Also would i be able to substiute the case of my choice? Also with the SSD, would i put the operating system on that for faster boots and the games on the HDD for better storage? Also what kind of graphics would i be able to run with this setup?
THanks again.... this is way more than i expected!

 

[g-unit1111]

WOW ! thanks a lot! Also would i be able to substiute the case of my choice? Also with the SSD, would i put the operating system on that for faster boots and the games on the HDD for better storage? Also what kind of graphics would i be able to run with this setup?
THanks again.... this is way more than i expected!

1. Yes - I included the Carbide because it has front USB 3.0, no front door, and has great cable managment, but the Phantom is an excellent choice as well. I also highly recommend the Switch 810: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146089

2. Yes - use your SSD for OS and a few main programs, store your Steam and games / media folders on the 2TB.

3. You'll be able to max out everything beyond 1080p for the next couple years.

 

[Isotope5667]

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