I am about to attempt my first build and I was wondering if there were any recommendations or warnings based on the preliminary hardware I've picked out.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.97 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($181.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($106.55 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($459.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($156.98 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-222BB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus (RR-B10-212P-G1) ($25.69)
Other: Cooler Master MegaFlow 200mm Red LED Case Fan (R4-LUS-07AR-GP) ($14.52)
Total: $1477.63
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-28 01:23 EDT-0400)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.97 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($181.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($106.55 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($459.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($156.98 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-222BB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus (RR-B10-212P-G1) ($25.69)
Other: Cooler Master MegaFlow 200mm Red LED Case Fan (R4-LUS-07AR-GP) ($14.52)
Total: $1477.63
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-28 01:23 EDT-0400)