Is this homebuilt PC too good to be true?

[ipressbuttons]

Hi, I've been reading about how to build a computer for a few months now and think it's time to get a new rig! I looked around and found all the parts I need and it's under £700 which is a lot cheaper than PC's that Dell (for example) offer, there's just one problem, I'm not sure if everything will work together.

Motherboard: Asus p8Z77-v LX
CPU - Intel i5 3570K
RAM - Corsair 8gb ddr3
GPU - 2gb Nvidia gtx 660 Ti (out this week right?)
HDD - 500GB 3.5" Seagate
SATA Optical drive - Sony AD 7280s-0b
PSU - OCZ ZS750W-UK ZX Series ATX PSU - 750W

I've not decided on a case yet and I'll be running Windows 8 but so far all these parts add to around £650, just wondering if anyone can give their opinions on this and if it's amazing as I think it is.

 

[Awackypenguin]

What harddrive is it?

Also, why windows 8? Windows 7 is much better.

 

[ipressbuttons]

The harddrive is just this http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/wd-internal-3-5-sata-hard-drive-500gb-09809583-pdt.html

I'm worried about if the gpu, cpu and psu all function well with the motherboard really.

To be honest I kinda of like the look of Windows 8 but I'm thinking Windows 7 due to all the software will already run on it.

 

[ckholt83]

The 660 Ti has actually been out for a few months. This build looks good / compatible to me.

Not sure I'd go with an OCZ PSU though, probably safer with a Seasonic/XFX/Corsair/Antec.

 

[strife_ff7]

That's a good ocz psu but get this mobo for better sli setup later asus p8z77-v lk http://www.dabs.com/products/asus-p8z77-v-lk-s1155-intel-z77-ddr3-atx-81WY.html?q=asus%20z77&src=16

 

[ipressbuttons]

That's a good ocz psu but get this mobo for better sli setup later asus p8z77-v lk http://www.dabs.com/products/asus-p8z77-v-lk-s1155-intel-z77-ddr3-atx-81WY.html?q=asus%20z77&src=16

Sorry been away.

How come it's better? it does look good and at a good price too

 

[squirrelonfire]

Did you get a cooler for your CPU? Hyper Evo 212 is great and cheap.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099&name=CPU-Fans-Heatsinks
Your mobo is great, but you should get V LK. It's same but has extra heat sink and angled sata connectors.
I would get a corsair/Antec/roswill PSU and definitely not OCZ.
You should invest $100 into an SSD. It is so much more worth it than a standard ide. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233191&name=Internal-SSD
660 TI is a good choice but you can also get 7870 and OC to get same performance. Also it's $70-$100 cheaper.

 

[ipressbuttons]

Did you get a cooler for your CPU? Hyper Evo 212 is great and cheap.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099&name=CPU-Fans-Heatsinks
Your mobo is great, but you should get V LK. It's same but has extra heat sink and angled sata connectors.
I would get a corsair/Antec/roswill PSU and definitely not OCZ.
You should invest $100 into an SSD. It is so much more worth it than a standard ide. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233191&name=Internal-SSD
660 TI is a good choice but you can also get 7870 and OC to get same performance. Also it's $70-$100 cheaper.

No! totally didn't think about a cooler. I haven't built this yet so I can include this. That Hyper looks good, seems like it works with it well.

Ok it seems OCZ isn't a popular choice, that'll have to go. I'll look for a Corsair first and see whats good. I don't know much about overclocking so I think I'll stick with the Nvidia... if only due to the brand tbh. Saying that, the 7870 does look very good without overclocking and it is cheaper.

 

[ipressbuttons]

Can anyone suggest a good case?

 

[strife_ff7]

Can anyone suggest a good case?

If you're trying not to spend too much get this antec three hundred two http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006TVQTHW/?tag=pcp0f-21
If you want a little better one get this corsair 400r http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0055Q7BR4/?tag=pcp0f-21
This is the one I'd get if I was build a new pc corsair 500r http://www.scan.co.uk/products/corsair-carbide-series-500r-white-mid-tower-gaming-case-w-o-psu

 

[ipressbuttons]

You sir, should be knighted. They all look rather nice! I think i'm leaning towards the 400r to save a little bit of cash, has two usb ports as well which is enough for me.

A stupid question but the gpu will fit right? the Asus 660 ti looks rather chunky just wondering if there will be any issues

 

[ckholt83]

Not a stupid question, and easily answered: Yes, it will fit just fine.

The 400R has over 12" of GPU clearance, and the biggest 660Ti I know of is 11" - the ASUS models are just under that at 10.7"

 

[zuesters]

Can anyone suggest a good case?

This case rocks

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

 

[ipressbuttons]

Thank, it's between the 660 ti or the 670 so far.

That case does look good. Wish the UK had newegg to be honest, looks like a great site.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Scan
Dabs
Ebuyer
Aria
Overclockers
Box
all .co.uk sites to peruse,
Is the Asus card you are looking at a DCII triplesot edition? that'll be why its chunky, they should do a dual slot version as well
Moto

 

[ipressbuttons]

And thanks for the sites dude

 

[ipressbuttons]

It was this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-GTX660-TI-DC2OG-2GD5-Borderlands-PCI-Express/dp/B008X36NHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351383935&sr=8-1

But the EVGA is on sale http://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-660Ti-GDDR5-Graphics-Card/dp/B008YINJK8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1351383935&sr=8-2 for what looks like a fantastic price so i may buy that one... hmmmmm

 

[Motopsychojdn]

No probs, I use them all myself so it pays to scout around for prices
the Asus you linked is the small two slot one, The EVga is a deal, but be wary of that cooler once it heats up, centrifugal blowers can get horrible noisy hehe
but if you watercooled it at some point that becomes a non-issue
Moto

 

[ipressbuttons]

May just have to go for the cheeper card haha

So are any parts missing or is this good to go?

 

[Motopsychojdn]

If you are happy with the case and card, just triplecheck the cards length and the clearance in the intended case and you are good to go,
Moto

 

[CustomPc]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/cart/view-upsell.html?ie=UTF8&HUCT=1&newItems=C33O20UQ0JL6DR%2C1%7CCV17A06PXUTOG%2C1

You can buy a Core i7 3RD GEN and an evga 660Ti for 400 Euroes.

Intel 3rd Generation Core i7-3770K CPU (4 x 3.50GHz, Ivy Bridge, Socket 1155, 8Mb L3 Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0)

EVGA GF GTX 660Ti 2GB GDDR5 Graphics Card

 

[ipressbuttons]

That link takes me to basket which is empty? Says £471 if i add them :/

400 euroes would be a very very good though!

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Thats because he was signed in when he picked the list
and as of today, £400 is five hundred euros

Moto