Hi everyone, this is my first time building a computer and I need advice on some of my parts.
My selected parts so far:
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor: Intel i5 3570K
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504
GPU: MSI Radeon 7870 HAWK OR Twin Frozr II
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=-1&isNodeId=1&Description=msi+7870&x=0&y=0
Motherboard: (not sure about this either) ASUS Sabertooth Z77 1155 Socket
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131821
RAM: Corsair Vengeance — 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Kit CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8
http://www.corsair.com/us/memory/intel-memory-upgrades/dual-channel-intel-memory-upgrade-kits/vengeance-8gb-dual-channel-ddr3-memory-kit-cmz8gx3m2a1600c8.html
OR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 (the difference is the C8 and C9 at the end)
http://www.corsair.com/us/memory/intel-memory-upgrades/dual-channel-intel-memory-upgrade-kits/vengeance-8gb-dual-channel-ddr3-memory-kit-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9.html
My questions:
1) What is the difference between the HAWK and Twin Frozr II cooling systems and is it enough to warrant the $40+shipping difference?
2) I chose MSI for their excellent cooling system. Are there any other manufacturers I should consider?
3) Are there any motherboards comparable to the Sabertooth Z77 that cost less? I would prefer ASUS or ASRock motherboards. Gigabyte is also acceptable.
4) What is the difference between the C8 and C9 versions of the Corsair Vengeance RAM and which should i get?
5) Should I consider waiting for Windows 8?
I haven't decided what my other parts will be and I will gladly accept recommendations. By the way, I plan to get an SSD, not an HDD.
Other Info:
Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next 1 month
Budget: $1000 but willing to go a little over if necessary
System Usage: Gaming (Planetside 2 mostly) and surfing the internet
I do plan to buy a 1920x1080 monitor
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: www.newegg.com www.amazon.com
Overclocking: Possibly but only after my next build so if I fry this one, I will have already built another rig anyway
CrossfireX: No
Additional Comments: I already have a spare keyboard and mouse i plan to use. I know wireless isn't good for gaming but for some reason I already had one laying around (unopened) and I don't feel like buying another keyboard and mouse.
Logitech Black USB Wireless Desktop MK300 Keyboard and Mouse
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126069
I live in the United States if it helps d=(^_^)=b <-- It's a guy giving a thumbs up
Please let me know if you need any more information and thanks in advance
My selected parts so far:
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor: Intel i5 3570K
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504
GPU: MSI Radeon 7870 HAWK OR Twin Frozr II
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=-1&isNodeId=1&Description=msi+7870&x=0&y=0
Motherboard: (not sure about this either) ASUS Sabertooth Z77 1155 Socket
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131821
RAM: Corsair Vengeance — 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Kit CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8
http://www.corsair.com/us/memory/intel-memory-upgrades/dual-channel-intel-memory-upgrade-kits/vengeance-8gb-dual-channel-ddr3-memory-kit-cmz8gx3m2a1600c8.html
OR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 (the difference is the C8 and C9 at the end)
http://www.corsair.com/us/memory/intel-memory-upgrades/dual-channel-intel-memory-upgrade-kits/vengeance-8gb-dual-channel-ddr3-memory-kit-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9.html
My questions:
1) What is the difference between the HAWK and Twin Frozr II cooling systems and is it enough to warrant the $40+shipping difference?
2) I chose MSI for their excellent cooling system. Are there any other manufacturers I should consider?
3) Are there any motherboards comparable to the Sabertooth Z77 that cost less? I would prefer ASUS or ASRock motherboards. Gigabyte is also acceptable.
4) What is the difference between the C8 and C9 versions of the Corsair Vengeance RAM and which should i get?
5) Should I consider waiting for Windows 8?
I haven't decided what my other parts will be and I will gladly accept recommendations. By the way, I plan to get an SSD, not an HDD.
Other Info:
Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next 1 month
Budget: $1000 but willing to go a little over if necessary
System Usage: Gaming (Planetside 2 mostly) and surfing the internet
I do plan to buy a 1920x1080 monitor
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: www.newegg.com www.amazon.com
Overclocking: Possibly but only after my next build so if I fry this one, I will have already built another rig anyway
CrossfireX: No
Additional Comments: I already have a spare keyboard and mouse i plan to use. I know wireless isn't good for gaming but for some reason I already had one laying around (unopened) and I don't feel like buying another keyboard and mouse.
Logitech Black USB Wireless Desktop MK300 Keyboard and Mouse
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126069
I live in the United States if it helps d=(^_^)=b <-- It's a guy giving a thumbs up
Please let me know if you need any more information and thanks in advance