My First Custom Build, Need Help

[blacknexus94]

So I want to know if all these parts will fit together, I keep doing research, but I can't figure it out. Also if you have any tips or opinions on the parts, I'd love to hear them

Here's the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qxM2

Thanks!

 

[blacknexus94]

Also I'd like to point out, I'm budgeting myself at $950.

 

[Why_Me]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157304 $79.99
ASRock Z75 Pro3 LGA 1155 Intel Z75 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231544 $37.99 FREE SHIPPING
G.SKILL Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C9D-8GAO

 

[blacknexus94]

Will the EVGA Superclocked 660 2GB fit in the Corsair 300R ATX Case?

 

[Why_Me]

Will the EVGA Superclocked 660 2GB fit in the Corsair 300R ATX Case?

With ease. No problems there.

 

[blacknexus94]

Thanks

 

[blacknexus94]

Here's my revision: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qBA5

 

[Why_Me]

Here's my revision: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qBA5

That's a solid build. MS screwed up and removed the start button menu from Windows 8 (will most likely be back with the first Service Pack update) but here's two links to check out if you want that button back.


http://windows8startbutton.com/

http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/

 

[blacknexus94]

I've really been thinking of getting 7 again. But I was told 8 has a 15% speed boost, is that true?
Also, thanks for the help thus far

 

[Why_Me]

I've really been thinking of getting 7 again. But I was told 8 has a 15% speed boost, is that true?
Also, thanks for the help thus far

I'm not sure about the speed boost tbh. I have Windows 7 and I really like it but Windows 8 will be most likely be my next OS. Iv'e always been one to move onto the next OS unlike a lot of people on here who are still stuck in the dark ages with XP.


Here's some reviews/benchmarks done here on Toms to check out


http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/windows-8-benchmark-performance,3317.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/windows-8-dvd-playback-app-compatibility,3341.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/windows-8-review,3334.html

 

[blacknexus94]

The two are neck and neck, so I think I'll just learn how to use 8. I will say though, 7 was great.