First build compatibility!

[killer205]

Hello guys! Im new here on the forum... I am going to build a PC for the first time, and I am still not sure if all the parts will work together. I already choosed the parts and ust want to know from you if everything is compatible... Also, what is a good gaming motherboard? I choosed the Asus Sabertooth Z77, but in my opinion it is a bit too expensive...

PARTS:
MB: Asus Sabertooth Z77 Motherboard
CPU: Intel Core i7 3770 Ivy Bridge
RAM: Corsair Vengeance (4GB x 4)
PSU: I did not choose one yet... I want a modular PSU, but the one I choosed was 150 bucks (750W), but Im looking for something cheaper...
GPU: EVGA GTX 680 2GB
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200 RPM
Driver: ASUS 24X DVD Burner
+$150 - $200 on keyboard, mice and headset.

Ill be using this rig mainly for gaming, but also for video editing, light 3d modelling and school work....

Is everything compatible? I want to save some money over the MOBO and PSU... save something around $100 on the MB and $50 on the PSU...

I also choosed a CM aftermarket Heatsink ($20)


LIST: http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=17470471

 

[aznshinobi]

You're spending way too much on the MB and PSU. You're not going to be OCing so the Sabertooth is definitely not worth it. the GTX 670 will also be enough for gaming. If it's not enough you can always get another to put it in SLI. But... the GTX 670 is a solid card for just $400. Much less than the GTX 680. Plus after OC, the 670 beats the GTX 680.

Check out my $1100 build over here:
http://www.squidoo.com/electronicandmore
Swap the i5 3570K with the i7 3770K (You've saved some money by dropping down the MB and PSU so might as well get the chip to OC if you want in the future) (+116): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116501
Swap the 7950 for the GTX 670 (+$60): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130782
16GB of ram, solid kit for a great price (+$44): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220687
Swap for this PSU ($10): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182133&Tpk=rosewill%20750%20hive
Total: $1351

A better bang for the buck and cheaper as well.
Review for the 750 Hive if you don't trust it:
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Rosewill-HIVE-650-W-Power-Supply-Review/1460

 

[TheBigTroll]

this is a better bet

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/eYXl

i highly recommend a nice mechanical keyboard but its not worth it if you spend over 100 dollars on it. im currently using the cooler master quickfire rapid. its cheaper than most other good mechanical keyboards (the blackwidow non ultimate edition isnt very good) and has pretty good build quality. only drawback is that there is no numpad but i dont use it anyways

 

[killer205]

this is a better bet

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/eYXl

i highly recommend a nice mechanical keyboard but its not worth it if you spend over 100 dollars on it. im currently using the cooler master quickfire rapid. its cheaper than most other good mechanical keyboards (the blackwidow non ultimate edition isnt very good) and has pretty good build quality. only drawback is that there is no numpad but i dont use it anyways

wow thats a nice build!! Yeah i was going to switch keyboards... $100 it`s way too much! I wanted the Red MX switches, but the black ones will do... There is ust one problem with this MOBO... I could not find USB 2.0 ports... Some devices dont work properly with USB 3.0 ports. Are there USB 2.0 ports on this MB? I changed the PSU and motherboard and now I can add a 23 inch monitor and the price will be the same as before!!! I just have this problem with the usb 3.0.. I looked after another MB and found these two... What do you think?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128546

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131833

TY

 

[obsama1]

There are 6x USB 2.0 headers inside. I've never heard of USB 2.0 devices not working with USB 3.0.

 

[killer205]

There are 6x USB 2.0 headers inside. I've never heard of USB 2.0 devices not working with USB 3.0.

My friend had a headset that didnt work with 3.0, the audio came all messed up, bit with 2.0 worked perfectly... Well if there are 6x USB 2.0 inside I guess that is not a problem... But can I see them from the pictures?? Forgive me if that is a stupid question xD

 

[obsama1]

It's in the specs. It's header, so you plug it into the front ports on the case.

 

[killer205]

ohhhh, thanks

 

[killer205]

new build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/f0gb

 

[obsama1]

670 has 90% of the performance of the 680, and a 5min OC brings you to 680 performance. Take the $100 and spend it on peripherals or an SSD. An SSD REALLY helps with video editing.

 

[killer205]

what do you mean with `5min OC`? It helps when rendering, right?

OC = overclock?? I never overclocked before, so im a little afraid to do something wrong and end up with some broken part...

 

[obsama1]

It's easy and reversible. The 680 helps, but not by much. Seriously. The 670 is really close to the 680 in performance. There are a ton of tutorials that can help you. OC=overclock, BTW. Also, you do it within Windows, so you can reference a tutorial whilst doing it, haha. Pretty impossible to break your GPU unless you go crazy and crank everything up.

 

[killer205]

hahahaha thanks man!! ill pick the 670 then, its always good to save some money! Texture rendering is very slower with the 670 then with the 680, when OC does it get better?

 

[obsama1]

Very slow? No! It's fast. And yes, you cna always OC to make it just as fast as the 680 or even faster if you like.

 

[killer205]

compared to the 680, im sorry hahahaha!! why is it $100 cheaper if it is only 5% `worse` than the 680? I know I will be able to play BF3 on ultra, but I have seen different benchmarks and even a video, and results are always different.. I just want something around 50-60 average fps...

 

[killer205]

do you know what is the best gtx 670? the zotac amp gtx 670 is pretty awesome!! it is better than a stock $500 gtx680! but it is $450... Do you think its worth it?

 

[obsama1]

IDK. However, best is the ASUS one or EVGA one. Both are FANTASTIC.

 

[killer205]

does the core clock number changes something? Zotac`s is 1098MHz base clock, GB 980MHz, EVGA 967MHz, MSI 1019MHz and Asus 900-1000 MHz... Zotac has the highest base clock number, does this means it is faster/better?? Im sorry for asking so many questions haha Im just not sure

 

[TheBigTroll]

zotac isnt all that great with their amp edition. doesnt have much more oc headroom given it only has 2 6pin power plugs.

id suggest the gigabyte or the msi card. the msi is more overclockable given a better cooler and overvolting support

technically, the rated specs mean its faster but most cards can overclock to that level anyways so why bother

 

[obsama1]

Or the ASUS version. But if you want to get serious with OC'ing, the MSI's unlocked voltages help.

 

[killer205]

what if i am not overclocking? is the zotac better? im not sure which one to pick, zotac, gb or msi....
I'm still not sure if i am going to overclock, if it is that easy like obsama1 said, ill give it a shot

 

[TheBigTroll]

its really easy. i suggest either the msi or the gigabyte. pick one and go overclock

 

[killer205]

ok then... can you explain me what core clock means??

 

[TheBigTroll]

its what the gpu runs at. measured in mhz

 

[killer205]

the higher the better?