Need aproval on build.

[jamesmi]

Hey guys, first PC build here.

These are the components I have decided on so far.


Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866MHz Desktop Memory
Gigabyte MVP ATX Motherboard
Corsair 650W PC Power Supply (CMPSU-650TXV)
EVGA NVIDIA GeForce GTX680 2GB
zalman z11 case
intel i5 3350p

Some questions:
Do I need a Z77 chipset if I dont plan on overclocking the CPU, but would like to overclock RAM + GPU? I would like to save money and buy a B75 chipset instead if it will not bottleneck me.

Is there any bottlenecks in this system? I heard the i5 3350p will be fine if im not intending on OCing.

Are there any small increases or decreases in price on certain components to get a much better part?

Thanks!

James

 

[groundrat]

Try H77. B75 is intended for business computers.

It should be fine. You could go with a 660 ti and save some $$ It shouldn't affect your framerates too much.

 

[stickmansam]

Well the i5 3470 will be better and is pretty cheap too and less chance to bottleneck a 680 and turbos higher

z77 board gets you SRT, usually more board options and overclock via turbo/multi depending on your chip

Get the Zalman z11 plus if you want USB3 front headers on the case

 

[Augray37]

i'm not 100% sure which motherboard you're talking about, could you link to it? otherwise the system looks good.

 

[jamesmi]

Thanks for the responses.

intel SRT is for increasing the speeds of HDDs right? it would be of no use if i already have an ssd?

Also to explore all of my options, if I get an H77 chipset (aprox 40$ cheaper) and buy the k version of the i5 (+40$) would i be able to overclock it with that chipset?

@augray
basically its the cheapest mobo that is z77 that i could find on futureshop (where i get a disc) http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/gigabyte-gigabyte-mvp-atx-motherboard-ga-z77m-d3h-ga-z77m-d3h-mvp/10235537.aspx?path=0ca571b869040e778fab5db4cc172c24en02

 

[stickmansam]

You cannot overclock using the h77 chipset

SRT uses your SSD to cahce the HDD (useful for small SSD's)