Need help with new build

[jrodmanlive]

I have started a new build since my other gaming computer is on its way out.

The new build consists of:

Mobo: MSI z77a-G41

Processor: i5 3570k

PSU: OCZ ModXStream 700w modular PSU

GPU: Nvidia Geforce gtx 560ti (1gb)

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8gb 1600mhz

Optical Drive: Asus 24x

HDD: Toshiba 1 TB 7,200 rpm

Case: Diablotek EVO mid tower ATX

Monitor: Acer G226HQL 21.5"


This will be my first time building a computer and would appreciate feedback on this build. Thanks

 

[g-unit1111]

Have you purchased any of the components yet? Diablotek is a brand to be avoided at all costs (pretty much everything they make is absolute garbage), and the 560TI isn't worth purchasing anymore - the Radeon 7850 and 7870 are far better GPUs in that price range.

What is your budget? I could suggest a better system if I knew that.

 

[jrodmanlive]

Have you purchased any of the components yet? Diablotek is a brand to be avoided at all costs (pretty much everything they make is absolute garbage), and the 560TI isn't worth purchasing anymore - the Radeon 7850 and 7870 are far better GPUs in that price range.

What is your budget? I could suggest a better system if I knew that.

My budget for this build is $850-900. The 560ti I can get for half off and get a good deal on it ( not saying that the cards you chose are bad.) What other case would you suggest? It would be nice to have fans already installed, but not necessary. Thanks

 

[g-unit1111]

My budget for this build is $850-900. The 560ti I can get for half off and get a good deal on it ( not saying that the cards you chose are bad.) What other case would you suggest? It would be nice to have fans already installed, but not necessary. Thanks

Here's cases that would be far better:

- Corsair 300R: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139011
- Antec 300: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042
- Fractal Design Core 1000: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352009
- Cooler Master HAF 912: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233
- NZXT Source 210: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146075
- Silverstone RL01B: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163199

You can always add as many as you need, read this article: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cooling-airflow-heatsink,3053.html

 

[jrodmanlive]

Here's cases that would be far better:

- Corsair 300R: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139011
- Antec 300: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042
- Fractal Design Core 1000: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352009
- Cooler Master HAF 912: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233
- NZXT Source 210: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146075
- Silverstone RL01B: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163199

You can always add as many as you need, read this article: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cooling-airflow-heatsink,3053.html

What else would you recommend hardware wise?

 

[g-unit1111]

What else would you recommend hardware wise?

I'd probably switch out the power supply and the hard drive with this:

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

HD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840

 

[jrodmanlive]

I'd probably switch out the power supply and the hard drive with this:

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

HD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840

One last question, What fans would you recommend for the corsair 300r case? Thanks so much for the help man

 

[g-unit1111]

One last question, What fans would you recommend for the corsair 300r case? Thanks so much for the help man

Well that's kind of one question I leave out in the open, you should read that article I posted earlier.

 

[jrodmanlive]

Well that's kind of one question I leave out in the open, you should read that article I posted earlier.

Thanks a ton for the help! I have more confidence in my build now