Part Compatibility Check

[Brandimus]

Hey, I am building my first computer ever so just looking for a final check on what I am considering getting. Let me know if everything should be fine or if any issues come to mind. Thanks.

CPU: Intel Core i5-3550 Quad-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53550

Cooler: Stock Cooler.

Motherboard: BIOSTAR TZ77B LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

RAM: Corsair Memory 8 Dual Channel Kit DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM CMX8GX3M2A1600C9

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 570 HD Double Shot 1280 MB GDDR5 PCB PCI-E 2.0 Graphics Card 012-P3-1577-KR

Storage: Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Blue SATA III 7200 RPM 32 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive - WD10EALX

Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B 24x SATA Internal DVD+/-RW Drive (Black)

Power Supply: Rosewill CAPSTONE Series CAPSTONE-650 650W Continuous @ 50°C, 80 PLUS GOLD Certified, Single +12V Rail, ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92, SLI Ready, CrossFire Ready, Active - PFC Power Supply

Case: Corsair Carbide Series 400R Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case - CC-9011011-WW

OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM

I am also considering SAPPHIRE 11188-22-20G Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card (OC Edition) for a cheaper video card. Any thoughts? I am trying to not go over $1000.

 

[xtreme5]

eveything seems fine to me as for the graphics card keep the GTX 570 in your list and kick out the HD 6950.

 

[Emelth]

Get the ASRock Extreme 3 Gen 3 much better and reliable MB then the one you picked.

Change the PSU rosewill is not too great in that area as well.

Great choice in case (im looking to get that one in my new build)

For the HDD I find the Seagate Barracuda and Spinpoint F3 to be more reliable as well




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