My FIRST Gaming Build (Please Look and Help)

[Techguy1]

Hello everyone, This is my first pc gaming build ever, and I would really like some help, suggestions, and input. First off here is the guts of what I am going to get.

http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/ki8P

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.79 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.91 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($48.49 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.69 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Rosewill Green 530W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($134.88 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $1036.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

That is basically my build I have a old pc that was built a while back and it has a hard drive in it already and the case is fine on it.

Please rate this build and give me suggestions!


Thanks

 

[Deemo13]

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157330

Go with this motherboard. Its much nicer than the one you picked.

 

[excella1221]

^+1
PSU is overkill btw. 500-550w would be more than enough, unless you'll be going SLI/CF.

 

[Someone Somewhere]

I would suggest a 7950 over the 660Ti.
Get this for RAM instead; it's low profile and cheaper: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231544

 

[Techguy1]

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157330

Go with this motherboard. Its much nicer than the one you picked.

Ok I switched out the motherboard. Much cheaper to. Can you please rate my build and tell me any last things

 

[Techguy1]

^+1
PSU is overkill btw. 500-550w would be more than enough, unless you'll be going SLI/CF.

I went with a 600w psu its the same price as a 550w.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017

 

[excella1221]

That's 'cause the ModXStream is also cheap quality.
Dual +12v rails @ 25amps each, total of both rails is 504w which is 42amps for a 600w? I don't think so.

 

[Techguy1]

I am deciding about this graphics card. Please rate it and tell me if its better than the 660ti, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127667&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=4176827&SID=p24q82rmg25v

 

[Techguy1]

That's 'cause the ModXStream is also cheap quality.
Dual +12v rails @ 25amps each, total of both rails is 504w which is 42amps for a 600w? I don't think so.

What psu do you suggest thats not to expensive

 

[excella1221]

Any 7950 will outperform the 660 Ti. That MSI in particular is great though thanks to the Twin Frozr cooling. It can overclock like a beast.

Cheap, but quality PSU.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182199&nm_mc=AFC-C8junctionCA&cm_mmc=AFC-C8JunctionCA-_-Power+Supplies-_-Rosewill-_-17182199&AID=10592396&PID=3938566

 

[Techguy1]

Any 7950 will outperform the 660 Ti. That MSI in particular is great though thanks to the Twin Frozr cooling. It can overclock like a beast.

Cheap, but quality PSU.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182199&nm_mc=AFC-C8junctionCA&cm_mmc=AFC-C8JunctionCA-_-Power+Supplies-_-Rosewill-_-17182199&AID=10592396&PID=3938566

Yeah I am deciding between the Sapphire 7950 or the Msi Twin frozer. I have never overclocked before is it easy?

 

[Techguy1]

Ok Just updated my build please tell me if it is good

Thanks!

 

[excella1221]

It kinda sucks especially for its price. Go with the one Deemo13 suggested.

EDIT: I was referring to the motherboard.

 

[Deemo13]

Wait, where did you update the build?

 

[excella1221]

The first post. :lol:

 

[Deemo13]

The board is the same though.....

You should change it out for the one I suggested.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

The 212 EVO is better and the same price.

 

[excella1221]

^yea what he said.

 

[Techguy1]

The board is the same though.....

You should change it out for the one I suggested.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

The 212 EVO is better and the same price.

Haha, Yeah i saw that I didn't notice that it didn't update the motherboard I must have skipped it. So now that the motherboard is sorted out I cant decided what brand of the radeon 7950 to get, I was looking at the Msi like I have in my build right now or the sapphire vapor x.

Reply Please!

 

[excella1221]

Vapor-X is my favorite custom cooling.

 

[Techguy1]

The board is the same though.....

You should change it out for the one I suggested.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

The 212 EVO is better and the same price.

About the CPU cooler what whats the EVO better than the one I have?

 

[excella1221]

I know the question is not directed at me, but I'd like to point out that I don't understand it at all. :lol:

 

[Deemo13]

He's asking why the EVO is better than the Plus.

 

[Techguy1]

Ok so now that I am basically finished can you guys please rate my build and suggest any last finishing touches.

 

[Deemo13]

Do you actually plan on overclocking?

 

[excella1221]

Everything looks great, just one suggestion- you'll want a G.Skill Ares if you're installing a CPU cooler. It gives you an easier time without the heat spreaders.

P.S - I don't see the point of not getting the EVO at the same price.