I need experts opinion plz ..

[testooo]

Hi all

I've been searching the net for sometime and gathering information about custom build for PC ... as result I've managed to have a fair list of the hardware components that might need to build my future heavy gaming PC.


Q: Do you think the list below would be a good piece of hardware for the next 3 years ? .....


Thank you in advance.


Computer Case:
COOLER MASTER HAF X RC-942-KKN1 Black Steel/ Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Motherboard:
ASUS P8Z77-V PRO

CPU cooling system:
Antec Kuhler H2O 920

Processor:
Intel® Core™ i7-3770K Processor (8M Cache, up to 3.90 GHz)

Memory:
Corsair Vengeance® — 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Kit (CMZ16GX3M4A2400C9R)

Storage:
SSD1: Crucial 256 GB m4 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive SATA 6Gb/s CT256M4SSD2
HDD1: Western Digital Caviar Black 2 TB SATA III 7200 RPM

Graphic Card:
AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 Graphics

CD-DVD Drive:
LITE-ON 24X DVD Writer 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model iHAS424-98 LightScribe Support

Power Supply:
Corsair Enthusiast Series™ Modular TX750M — 80 PLUS® Bronze Certified 750 Watt High Performance Modular Power Supply

Keyboard:
Razer Blackwidow Ultimate (Dragon Age II)

Mouse:
Logitech G500

Monitor:
LG IPS236V 23-inch IPS monitor

 

[CaelanB]

That should last you for the next three years maybe even longer. You've got a nice motherboard and a even better processor. The 7970 is about as high end as you can go before spending a lot more money. Overall your build is nice and should definitely last you for three years of playing games on high!

 

[testooo]

thanks for reply ...

I was wondering is there anything else I can replace with still good option but cheaper as I know this is an expensive PC?


for example I am not sure about the PSU .... !!! or the CASE

 

[o1die]

Your power supply is fine for any single video card application. And the case is a matter of personal choice. I go by the newegg reviews on alot of items. You can also google for a more thorough review. Biggest notice I see is how some are surprised by the size of some cases. Measure your space carefully if you're using a cabinet or standard computer desk.

 

[testooo]

great thanks .......

I appreciate all the replies ... but so far I need a solid answer in depth about my system !!!!!!

in term of compatibility of the hardware pieces or how things will fit together inside the case .... as I am newbie to this I don't want to end up with problems after buying ....



any more suggestions or opinions to clear up things ... thanks a lot guys ...

 

[o1die]

This case will save you about $70: http://u99.com.tw/show_sample_list.asp?prodid=120511205680&g=xclio&l=en; excellent reviews and plenty of fans.
The corsair 750tx is an excellent value and with 62 amps on the 12v rail should handle a pair of video cards if you want sli in the future.

 

[testooo]

and how about the rest like the cpu ... motherboard ... etc ... are they good choice ?

thanks again o1die

 

[CaelanB]

and how about the rest like the cpu ... motherboard ... etc ... are they good choice ?

thanks again o1die

Sorry it took so long for me to reply. But anyways it depends what you're doing on this machine (gaming, video editing, workstation). For gaming you won't need anything more then a i5 3570k. But if you're doing video editing or using your PC as a workstation I would keep the i7. I own the Asus P8Z77-V Pro and I can say I honestly think it's one of the best Z77 motherboards you can get so nice choice! Same with the memory if you're just gaming you could drop it down to 8gb, but I would still use the Corsair Vengeance because it is some very good ram. Your power supply is great the 750TX is a very nice power supply. For the video card a 7950 plays almost all games on high settings right now, so if you were looking to cut some money there that's how to do it. But if you want to continue playing games on high settings for awhile I would stick with the 7970. But if this isn't a gaming PC you could drop that down to a 7850 which would drop about $100, but only do this if this isn't a gaming machine. As for the case you could choose anything you want really, I would just recommend a case with good cable management so you can achieve as much airflow as possible.

Those are the areas where you could cut the most money. But overall your build is very nice and will be delivering top notch performance for awhile.

 

[testooo]

thanks caelan ......

 

[shellls45]

I would replace the Crucial m4 with a better ssd like a vertex 4 for or samsung 840. They will be faster for a similar price.

 

[testooo]

Best answer selected by testooo.

 

[camohanna]

I suggest this if it is only for gaming. If you will be doing some video editing etc. swap out the i5 for a i7 3770k.

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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)
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Storage: Intel 330 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.95 @ B&H)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Newegg)
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)
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