shimergloom2

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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)
 
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ASUS HD7970's take triple slots, but Sapphires dont.

That motherboard can support dual cards in Crossfire/SLI, any more than that and you will be limiting them with decreased bandwidth.

You want the 212 EVO, better baseplate with wider contact pipes.

Drop a RAM kit, 32GB is just overkill in a gaming rig, even 16GB is too much. Also its not a good idea to mix RAM kits, even if they have the same specs.

A rig like this deserves a better case. I recommend the HAF-XM.

shimergloom2

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I was wanting to try crossfire with two 7970s later on if the build was alright. That's the only reason I went with the AX-750, and I kind of had a feeling I was blowing the RAM out the water.
 

mark4685

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If you don't mind forking out a little extra money for the psu and the ram then I say go ahead. Your PSU will future proof you in case you ever add more stuff, same with your ram. I have the same ram and the only reason I got 16GB was because it was only $89. Corsair PSU last for a long time too and you won't have to upgrade that until it dies probably. Parts all look good to me, go for it!
 
ASUS HD7970's take triple slots, but Sapphires dont.

That motherboard can support dual cards in Crossfire/SLI, any more than that and you will be limiting them with decreased bandwidth.

You want the 212 EVO, better baseplate with wider contact pipes.

Drop a RAM kit, 32GB is just overkill in a gaming rig, even 16GB is too much. Also its not a good idea to mix RAM kits, even if they have the same specs.

A rig like this deserves a better case. I recommend the HAF-XM.
 
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shimergloom2

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So something more like this would work better?

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 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($181.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 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 HAF X ATX Full Tower Case ($166.98 @ 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 MegaFlow 200mm Red LED Case Fan (R4-LUS-07AR-GP) ($14.52)
Total: $1423.97
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-28 06:18 EDT-0400)