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[JakeEng]

Comments about this build would be appreciated, planning on using it for a mid-range gaming pc

Motherboard Asus P8Z77-V LX - Z77, SATA600, USB3.0, PCI-E 3.0
CPU - Intel Core i5 3570 (4x 3.4ghz) HD 2500
Graphics - 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7870 - DVI, HDMI, 2xDP, DX11
Memory - 8gb Kingston Hyper-X DDR3 1600mhz (2x 4gb)
Hard Drive 1 - 1TB SATA3 Hard Drive (UDMA 600)
Power Supply - 500w Cooler Master GX Lite
Optical Drive 1 - Dual Layer DVDRW Drive
Wireless LAN 300mbps Wireless LAN Card

Thank you for any comments

 

[Deemo13]

Well, you don't need a Z77 with a regular non-K processor. You can go with a H77 instead to save some money.

Also, I would invest in a better power supply, one from Antec, Corsair, or Seasonic.

 

[JakeEng]

I want to get a Z77 because Ive got the option to crossfire later

 

[Deemo13]

You can get a ASRock H77 Pro4 with the option of CFX later.

Also, if you want to Crossfire later definitely get a better power supply. A good 750W should do just fine.

 

[JakeEng]

Sorry should explain im getting one custom built online and the H77 chips they do are all ATX motherboards, could the ATX and replace it later if i do decide to crossfire?

 

[Deemo13]

Personally, I would build one myself.

I don't understand your last statement though.

 

[JakeEng]

Well the difference is only 50 so i would rather take away the hassle, and sorry it was meant to say they are all micro ATX cases

 

[Deemo13]

Oh. Well, I'm just saying you can save a bundle and have an awesome sense of accomplishment. Also, you can determine the upgrade path and don't have to hassle with a shoddy warranty service.

 

[Outlander_04]

You can get a ASRock H77 Pro4 with the option of CFX later.

Also, if you want to Crossfire later definitely get a better power supply. A good 750W should do just fine.

You CANNOT crossfire on a motherboard with an H77 chip set . You can crossfire X , where the second card is in a slot with x4 bandwidth . Performance would take a serious hit

The OP should buy a Z77 chip set motherboard

He should also check that the RAM he has selected is rated for 1.5 volt operation

I wouldnt be a fan of the CM power supply either , but the spec's seem OK ... if the'yre telling the truth this time

 

[Deemo13]

^Wasn't aware of that. Thanks for pointing that out!

I'm just saying though if he wants to CF, then he should go for a larger power supply.