New First PC Build

[Blavatsky]

Hey Tom's Hardware community.
First I'd like to say that I'm comparing things with the price of newegg.ca, because I'm from portugal, but have a relative in Canada, so I'll ask him to buy the parts there (he will come back 13 of November). Before tell him what to buy I'd like you to give a bit of feedback about the new build I put together. (BTW, I don't know if the price in newegg.ca is in us dollars or Canadian dollars. probably the last one.)


CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Raidmax 700W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1113.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

 

[jmsellars1]

Assmung it's a gaming build I would drop to 8GB of 1600Mhz 1.5v Cas 9 RAM and get a better PSU.

Here are some good options.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256072
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139037

 

[Deemo13]

The only thing I would change is the power supply. Raidmax generally does not make very good units. You are going to want to stick with Antec, Corsair, or Seasonic and PC Power & Cooling.

 

[Blavatsky]

Yes, the pc is mainly for gaming.

Okay, so I picked this memory modules: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233186
And this power supply: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018
Good to go?

 

[Deemo13]

The ModXStream is not a reliable unit either I'm not going to lie.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044

 

[Blavatsky]

Okay then, I'll take that one.
Now I just need to check the additional baggage prices and the size of the packages with the parts, specially the case. If anyone can help with that it would be great
And thank you for the help you gave!

 

[jmsellars1]

There are better PSU's out there but there's nothing wrong with that OCZ.

 

[Blavatsky]

I found this one too: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095
Any thoughts about it?

 

[Deemo13]

One of the best.

 

[jmsellars1]

Yeah Seasonic are excellent, that is definitely a good choice.

 

[Blavatsky]

Sorry to keep with this thread, but I can't find that power supply in the shop I'm using. Is this one a good replacement: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139031 ?

 

[jmsellars1]

I believe that is almost the same PSU as the Seasonic with a different sticker on it.

 

[Deemo13]

Great power supply as well.

 

[jackspeed]

buy the case in portuagle or you may be paying a lot for baggage

 

[Blavatsky]

yeah, realized that xD I'm buying the case, and probably the motherboard, here. The difference between prices from Canada to Portugal is almost 30€ per piece...