My First Build. I have some questions. Help??!?

[lordxarus]

I am building a new PC I need a monitor for 150 or less I also need a PSU. Also do prices go down during Cyber Monday?



Specs:
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I73770K (319.99 @ Amazon)

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i73770k


CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ NCIX US)

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2




Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.98 @ NCIX US)

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-p8z77vlx



Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz16gx3m2a1600c10




Storage: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003

Video Card: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr797to3gd $406 @ ncix



Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.98 @ Newegg)
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caph410b3



Power Supply: XFX 550W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] r-Supplies
PC Power&Cooling Silencer MKlll.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233246

 

[BreadWhistle]

What will you be using this system for? If you aren't doing heavy editing/rendering there is no reason to have an i7 and 16GB RAM.

 

[TheBigTroll]

first of all,

what is your budget, usage of the build, and if you are going to overclock. ill build something out of that info

 

[lordxarus]

First off guys I am a programmer I will be compiling things as big as a linux kernal really I just want one monitor that is pretty solid and a PSU that will not choke my components. My budget is 1400.

 

[TheBigTroll]

are you overclocking or not. makes a big difference

 

[lordxarus]

I will be yes. Although not that much at all.

 

[lordxarus]

I will obviously be gaming so a monitor that will be decent for that will be nice

 

[TheBigTroll]

because if you are not, i can save 70 bucks or more

anyhow
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/o7Zf

cyber monday or black friday will definitly kill around 100 dollars in cost from what i see

 

[lordxarus]

Thank you like I said I really don't need a new build. If you could just give me the PSU and Monitor.

 

[lordxarus]

Also do prices go down on Cyber Monday?

 

[TheBigTroll]

of course they do.

still, take my recommendations on the component parts. saves you money

monitor: id get the pb238q in the parts list
psu: id get the xfx 550w as it states in the parts list

 

[lordxarus]

Ok also how easy is it to break a CPU during installation?

 

[lordxarus]

Also does that heatsink come with thermal paste on?

 

[TheBigTroll]

-pretty hard to break a CPU. just dont touch the bottom
-pretty easy to bend pins on the socket so dont touch that either.

no. all you have to do is put a pea sized blob of thermal paste in the middle of the CPU and the goop will spread out from the pressure from the heatsink. too much thermal paste will have negative effects on your temps

 

[lordxarus]

Also how much do the prices go down?

 

[TheBigTroll]

oh and dont touch the CPU heatspreader aswell

 

[lordxarus]

Ok what brand do you recommend for the paste? So when I am putting the CPU in it isnt that easy to break I am kind of scared haha.

 

[lordxarus]

The heatspreader?

 

[lordxarus]

I was just reading that you should put thermal paste under the metal cap on the CPU?

 

[lordxarus]

So should I put it under the heatspreader?

 

[TheBigTroll]

the heatspreader is the thing that covers the CPU. that piece of aluminum

you cant put thermal paste under the heatspreader

the stock paste that comes with a hyper 212 works fine

 

[lordxarus]

OH sorry read it wrong

 

[BreadWhistle]

^ Holy crap I live there! Springfield TN for the winz!

 

[cbag]

No don't put it under the heatspreader. Just put it on top where the heatsink will touch. Some extreme people pry off the heatspreader and put better paste under there. It is for min/maxers, not really for someone who will only slightly overclock.

 

[lordxarus]

Ok I mean I might do alot of OCing I am not sure so should I?