Help with this new build

[kladice]

I am in the market for a gaming rig. I would love to just get the core components so far and to future proof it a little (no such thing as future proofing with computers I know) I would like to play various games on steam, Bf4 whenever that may come out, Guild Wars 2, also used for school and such and watching videos online. What do people think of the list I have set up. I would like to build this myself with the help of my Uncle who has experience building computers (yet to ask him on this build thought I would go here first. I went to Pcpartpicker to select parts. This overkill for a system its right around the price range I would like to spend.

No need for Monitor I will use my Sony bravia tv, no mouse keyboard or keyboard needed.


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/oCYc
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/oCYc/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/oCYc/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master X6 Elite 70.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($47.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme9 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($299.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 12GB (3 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital VelociRaptor 500GB 3.5" 10000RPM Internal Hard Drive ($133.04 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($229.99 @ Amazon)

Sound Card: Creative Labs SB X-Fi Xtreme Audio 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($39.99 @ Microcenter)

Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($144.84 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($91.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1469.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-11-21 11:13 EST-0500)

 

[butremor]

You gonna be overclocking or running dual graphics?

 

[chugot9218]

Go with the i5 3570k, the i7 will not provide you much in the way of future proofing if gaming is the primary use. Take the money saved there and upgrade to a GTX 670. You picked a set of triple channel RAM, you need dual channel (even number of sticks). You also probably do not need a sound card, onboard sound will be more than adequate. Also I would go with a cheaper HDD and an SSD, the raptor is not that helpful for gaming purposes (will speed up load times but it is not worth the cost and capacity to just get the raptor, a regular HDD and SSD is a much better route).

 

[kladice]

You gonna be overclocking or running dual graphics?

Eventually wanting to run dual graphic cards

 

[chugot9218]

Get a bit higher wattage PSU then, stick with corsair though they are quality, and I still recommend the 670, in the future you can just stick another one in there and you will be back up to gaming speed.

 

[butremor]

Here's build, that'll wuit your needs perfectly

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($359.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($144.84 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($53.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1080.75
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-11-21 12:02 EST-0500)

But for SLI you would need to change PSU to more powerful

 

[chugot9218]

I think it was only on the 660 but MSI had that whole over-volting scandal on their GPUs, I have trouble recommending their products now, at least until they do something to restore their image. I love my Gigabyte 670 and I have also heard lots of good things about the ASUS (the Gigabyte should be about the same price as the MSI, the Asus will be a little more expensive but is pretty high quality).

 

[kladice]

Here's build, that'll wuit your needs perfectly

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($359.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($144.84 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($53.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1080.75
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-11-21 12:02 EST-0500)

But for SLI you would need to change PSU to more powerful

So 8gb should be more than enough to have on the computer?
Stick with the i5 you have selected and go witht he 670 over 660. As recommended in another comment go with a Gigabyte or Asus graphic card avoid MSI correct?

 

[butremor]

So 8gb should be more than enough to have on the computer?
Stick with the i5 you have selected and go witht he 670 over 660.

Yes.

So 8gb should be more than enough to have on the computer?
As recommended in another comment go with a Gigabyte or Asus graphic card avoid MSI correct?

Correct, asrock also is good.

 

[kladice]

I have another question and thanks for everyones input its been a lot of help.

Should I be all set on cooling then for this build with the new input and I go with what Butremor put instead of what I had. Should I worry about cooling or should I be all set?

 

[chugot9218]

Yup, you will have a pretty awesome build with just those minor adjustments. If you are not OCing the processor he recommended is fine, any without a K are for those who do not intend to OC.

 

[butremor]

CPU comes with a cooler, no need to buy anything else.

 

[kladice]

I am trying to put together the complete list again on Pcpartpicker.
Budget 1500 or below (Doesn't mean I would want to spend the whole 1500 right off)
Gaming needs/Course work (course work is really nothing/ word/ powerpoint nothing jaw dropping)
Future dual cards wanted. So go with the 670's (Avoid Asrock) Higher Psu So something like and 800-850w? Corsair, Thermaltake, any other brand well known?

Another thing. I like the case I picked out, where does one get the color sleeving for the wires to make it more aesthetically pleasing. Preferably white (should I go with a black case with window, its another thing I am not sure on was cases, being my first build I would like one that somewhat flashy but not Tokyo Drift Flashy)

Thanks again guys.


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/oDSl
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/oDSl/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/oDSl/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)

Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($87.98 @ Newegg)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 800W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1146.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-11-21 13:17 EST-0500)

 

[kladice]

CPU comes with a cooler, no need to buy anything else.

So unless I am going to over clock, which one day I may choose to do so, just stick with the regular cooler that comes with it?

 

[butremor]

If you're not sure about OCing, you have to decide now, to avoid wasting money on parts.

Yes. Stick with regulat cooler.

That last build you posted looks good.