New Build please check it over for me! :D

[Parker88]

Hey guys I just wanted you guys to check over this new build before I buy all the parts. Thanks in advance

CPU: i5-3570k
MOBO: GIGABYTE Z77-UD5H
PSU: OCZ MODXSTREAM 600w
RAM: 2x4GB 1600 G SKILL SNIPER RAM
HDD: 2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA 7200 RPM
GPU: HD 6870 SAPPHIRE

I will be over clocking so keep that in mind thanks guys!

 

[g-unit1111]

What's the budget and primary use for this build?

 

[guerrero]

Get a 212 EVO to overclock

 

[Parker88]

It's mostly for gaming and the budget is $900-1000 everything included..

 

[Parker88]

It's mostly for gaming and the budget is $900-1000 everything included..

 

[Parker88]

Yes I was planning too!

 

[thor220]

Spend a bit more on the PSU get a 650w or 700w. Remember that capacitor aging lowers wattage output.

Recommend: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171037

great psu, low noise, and FLAT power cables

 

[allanitomwesh]

And the ud3 is a better gigabyte board. The 6870 looks off. Get this http://newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500196

 

[Parker88]

Yes well I really like the UD5H Davis's if has more SATA ports and is more future proof (; I also got it for $139.99 and I got the i5-3570k for $189.99 also is the power supply reall that bad because I read se great reviews and I've also used about 5 different PSU calculators and they say I need 508w to run my set up... Im trying to save the most I can...

 

[thor220]

Whats your PSU price range?

 

[Parker88]

Well that ocz one is at 79.99 so around there

 

[g-unit1111]

And the ud3 is a better gigabyte board. The 6870 looks off. Get this http://newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500196

For $1K you can do way better than that 560TI. I actually suggested a system like this in an earlier thread:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($379.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1033.91
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-13 00:08 EDT-0400)

 

[Parker88]

Ok well guys I already got the MOBO and CPU sorry for the confusion and budget for the rest of the build is $650-700

 

[thor220]

Antec Earthwatts 650w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044

 

[allanitomwesh]

Change the psu to a corsair equivalent like Gamer Series for peace of mind but it'll work.
Still think you should change the card unless you already have it too.

 

[azeem40]

The GS series will give you no peace of mind as that is a low quality Corsair PSU series. The ModXStream is a better PSU than the GS series anyway.

 

[Parker88]

Nope I don't have the card. Here basically I'm getting the HDD do $97.99 so I don't really want to change that out and I was looking and the 650D it's $149.99 but that's all that I really don't want to change. I like the PSU is there something wrong with the brand? I've heard good stuff from OCZ

 

[allanitomwesh]

For $1K you can do way better than that 560TI. I actually suggested a system like this in an earlier thread:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($379.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1033.91
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-13 00:08 EDT-0400)

I was working with around the price of a 6870
nice build...7950 in there!

 

[thor220]

OCZ have a tendency to mislead on efficiency. That model says 80+, probably on idle. Not to mention that quality control is poor. Have had to send back a psu 3 TIMES to get a working one. They also have a poor rebate system.

 

[allanitomwesh]

The GS series will give you no peace of mind as that is a low quality Corsair PSU series. The ModXStream is a better PSU than the GS series anyway.

It's a budget line sure but they work well. More Watt couldn't hurt.

 

[azeem40]

www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/936/

Read the Load Tests page.
At 480W (80% load), 83.5% was the lowest efficiency rating it got, which is very good for a unit with just 80+ Certification.

 

[allanitomwesh]

www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/936/

Read the Load Tests page.
At 480W (80% load), 83.5% was the lowest efficiency rating it got, which is very good for a unit with just 80+ Certification.

I guess it's more solid then. Had a bad experience with a corexstream.

 

[thor220]

The conclusion page also says the unit's cabling is limited in length and number. Not to mention that the voltage regulation is a bit loose. I guess that's not bad if those don't bother you.

 

[Parker88]

Alright so as stands

Gigabyte z77 UD5H :139.99
i5-3570k: 189.99
Corsair 650d: 149.99
Seagate barracuda: 97.99
G skill sniper 8gb (2x4gb) 1600: 49.99
Asus DVD: 24.99
Windows 7: 104.99 (I know it's more expensive but it's my only option)
OCZ modxstream 600w: 79.99

 

[azeem40]

Get Crucial Ballistix sport 2x4GB 1600. It's cheaper. Get the Lite-On 24X DVD Burner for $17.