Help with my first computer build!

[Feriscool]

This is my first build, so please keep in mind I had no idea what I was doing.

I'm unsure about everything I added, but mostly about the motherboards, sound cards, CPU coolers, etc, so any sort of suggestions help! If you have a better build, please post it!

CPU: Intel Core i7-2700K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($289.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($407.98 @ Amazon)
Case: Antec Eleven Hundred ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Samsung S24B350HL 23.6" Monitor ($159.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($91.07 @ Amazon)
Total: $1372.97

Thanks.

 

[Nw333]

Im guessing this is a gaming rig? If so, you dont need an i7. i5 3570K if gaming.
You wont need a 1000W PSU lol. a 750W is enough, even for 670 SLI.

 

[Feriscool]

Anyone else with suggestions?

 

[Feriscool]

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[azeem40]

No, just follow Nw333's suggestions and you're good.

 

[Feriscool]

No, just follow Nw333's suggestions and you're good.

Did I really pick a good computer without knowing what I was doing?...

 

[azeem40]

Lol.

 

[Feriscool]

Yeah, I still don't feel confident enough. I need more feedback.

 

[Nw333]

if you really need more feedback, you can get an awesome cooler for $30: CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO.

You actually already made a decent rig, you just went a bit overkill on the CPU and PSU.

 

[Feriscool]

if you really need more feedback, you can get an awesome cooler for $30: CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO.

You actually already made a decent rig, you just went a bit overkill on the CPU and PSU.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm worried about so many things, like if you get a reformat CD when you buy from newegg, or if all the parts are compatible. :/

 

[obsama1]

I'd suggest a 660 Ti SLI for $600, which would be even more powerful than the 680. Get 8GB of RAM. Get the i5-3570K, smaller PSU, and Hyper 212 as suggested above. It's all compatible. All you need to assemble is a screwdriver.

 

[Feriscool]

I'd suggest a 660 Ti SLI for $600, which would be even more powerful than the 680. Get 8GB of RAM. Get the i5-3570K, smaller PSU, and Hyper 212 as suggested above. It's all compatible. All you need to assemble is a screwdriver.

I don't think I can go any higher with the GPU just because they cost so much afterwards. I've heard a lot of suggestions for the i5-3570K. What are the advantages to getting it over the i7? Keep in mind I'll be gaming, video editing, browsing, administrating, etc.

How much smaller of a PSU? I'm look at the Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply. Would that be sufficient?

Also, do you know if NewEgg sends a reformat CD of some sort?

What about the case and its size?

P.S. I edited the original post.

 

[obsama1]

What type of video editing do you do? Professional, or as a hobby? If it's pro. go i7. If not, i5. The i7 is the i5 with hyperthreading. That's it. Programs that can't utilize it(all games) won't show improvement. 750W is great. You use the Windows DVD to reformat.

 

[Feriscool]

What type of video editing do you do? Professional, or as a hobby? If it's pro. go i7. If not, i5. The i7 is the i5 with hyperthreading. That's it. Programs that can't utilize it(all games) won't show improvement. 750W is great. You use the Windows DVD to reformat.

Alright, your help is very much appreciated. Do you know if everything will fit in my case? What about cable management?

 

[obsama1]

The Antec 1100 is pretty big. Should be no problem.

 

[Feriscool]

The Antec 1100 is pretty big. Should be no problem.

Alright, thanks a lot for the help. If you have anything to suggest about a first-buy, please tell me.

 

[obsama1]

Get the 2600K. A 2min overclock brings it to 2700K level. Heck, even at stock, they're pretty much equal in performance. If you have the option, get the i7 2600K. Might want an anti-static wrist strap for ~$5.

 

[Feriscool]

I found out that the GTX 670 is a GDDR5, while the motherboard I chose is DDR3. That's a problem, right? Do you know of any GDDR5 motherboards? (P.S. I didn't include the motherboard on the list)

 

[Nw333]

That DDR3 is RAM. DDR5 is vRAM. Its different from the memory on the RAM sticks.

 

[Feriscool]

That DDR3 is RAM. DDR5 is vRAM. Its different from the memory on the RAM sticks.

Can you suggest a motherboard from this list that is compatible with everything I have so far?
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/motherboard/

 

[obsama1]

ASRock Extreme4 would be good.

 

[obsama1]

Z77 version.