About this build

[wong93]

1) Intel i7-3770k Processor
2) ASRock Z77 Extreme 4
3) Corsair AX650Watt 80+Gold
4) GTX 680 Direct CU ii TOP
5) Intel 520 series SSD
6) Vengeance Low Profile Ram 4x4gb DDR3 1866mhz Kit
8) Bitfenix Colossus Case

Before purchasing i gotta reconfirm,

1) Is this build totally bottleneck-free???
2) Any suggestions for CPU cooler?? I'm gonna overclock this CPU to maybe 4.2ghz[prefer air cooling only]

 

[o1die]

Have you listed your preferred games? What you are building may be overkill. Mostly what we do here in the forums is try to save you money by matching the proper system components.

 

[camohanna]

Why overkill?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/w4um
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/w4um/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/w4um/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($127.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Intel 330 Series 180GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.68 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($422.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1307.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-05 18:33 EST-0500)

 

[Havoc2510]

1) Yeah, its bottleneck free, but the 3770k isn't really necessary. An i5 3570k will be just as good for gaming, but if you will be video editing, then the 3770k is worth it.

2) Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, great CPU air cooler .

 

[wong93]

Best answer selected by wong93.

 

[wong93]

Why overkill?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/w4um
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/w4um/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/w4um/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($127.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Intel 330 Series 180GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.68 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($422.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1307.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-05 18:33 EST-0500)

nice,didn't know these sites exist,btw how's the build i suggested?? i know it's overkill but is it good?/ Is the psu just nice??

 

[camohanna]

The PSU is basically top of the line. It is a good build, but you would be better off saving the money