Hello, I have mostly completed the list of parts for my first PC build. I am an avid PC user, I know my way around a computer and am comfortable with building my own computer. However, since the internet seems to be filled with people who know a lot more about components than me, I decided it might be wise to ask for a second opinion online before purchasing these parts.
I plan on buying my components from Amazon, I have purchased parts from there before and have been quite happy with the service. I have compared prices to those on Newegg, the difference was within $10 when I checked, and unless there are substantial savings over at a different retailer, I will stick with amazon.
I would like to know if these parts are all compatible, and if possibly a better component exists for around the same amount. I had some trouble finding a good mobo, it seemed like every 10 minutes I would find a review of one that was better and cheaper than the one I had selected, and I eventually ended up with a gigabyte one. If there is a better mobo for the same price +/- $10 please let me know, let me know for other components also.
I plan on doing mostly gaming, but some general computing/internet work as well. I plan to do a moderate OC to the low 4.0GHz range. I do strategy and simulator games (as well as some FPS on the side), which are more CPU intensive than typical games.
I'm going for quality components for the most future-upgradability support and reliability I can get.
Here are the parts:
NZXT Phantom 410 [$99.98@amazon]
Gigabyte Intel Z77 LGA 1155, GA-Z77X-UD3H [$149.99@amazon]
Intel Core i5 3570K [$223.79@amazon]
Samsung 840 Series SSD 250GB[$178.43@amazon] (I am a light data user, this SSD can take care of my needs for a few months before I get a secondary HHD)
Corsair Builder Series CX 600w 80PLUS[$66.24@amazon]
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600[$51.62@amazon] (You read that right, I only want 1 stick for now so I can get another later on while being able to use dual channel)
Corsair Hydro H60 High Performance LCS[$65.24@amazon] (2013 Edition with smooth tubing and updated fans)(I really like liquid cooling, even though I can't afford a true LC setup I still love the way this looks in the side panel with the cpu block and the piping, you can try all you want but I'm not budging with this.
Windows 7 HP 64Bit System Builder's Pack[91.17@amazon] (I understand this is the OEM version with some limitations)
TP-Link Dual Band N600 PCI-E Adapter[$34.99@amazon] (I wanted to go with this because the mobos I found that were $30 more only had 2.4GHz WiFi support)
ASUS 24xDVD-RW Drive[$23.59@amazon]
NZXT Hue RGB LED Controller[$32.99@amazon]
Total Cost: ~$1,017
You might have noticed there is no GPU, I'll move over my current EVGA FTW GTX 560 and then purchase a GTX 700 series card once they are available.
I also wanted to know, is it worth it to remove the pre-applied thermal paste on the H60 and put some Arctic Silver MX-4 on?
Thanks for the help in advance, I'm sure there must be at least 1 component I can save money on or get better performance by switching.
EDIT: Although I live in the South-Eastern US where there are no MicroCenters, I have a relative in the Chicago area who might pick some parts up for me and ship them over (with plenty of bubble-wrap of course). I'll handle price-finding for these components on my own, I would just like to know if the components themselves are a good choice or if a different part could work better.
I plan on buying my components from Amazon, I have purchased parts from there before and have been quite happy with the service. I have compared prices to those on Newegg, the difference was within $10 when I checked, and unless there are substantial savings over at a different retailer, I will stick with amazon.
I would like to know if these parts are all compatible, and if possibly a better component exists for around the same amount. I had some trouble finding a good mobo, it seemed like every 10 minutes I would find a review of one that was better and cheaper than the one I had selected, and I eventually ended up with a gigabyte one. If there is a better mobo for the same price +/- $10 please let me know, let me know for other components also.
I plan on doing mostly gaming, but some general computing/internet work as well. I plan to do a moderate OC to the low 4.0GHz range. I do strategy and simulator games (as well as some FPS on the side), which are more CPU intensive than typical games.
I'm going for quality components for the most future-upgradability support and reliability I can get.
Here are the parts:
NZXT Phantom 410 [$99.98@amazon]
Gigabyte Intel Z77 LGA 1155, GA-Z77X-UD3H [$149.99@amazon]
Intel Core i5 3570K [$223.79@amazon]
Samsung 840 Series SSD 250GB[$178.43@amazon] (I am a light data user, this SSD can take care of my needs for a few months before I get a secondary HHD)
Corsair Builder Series CX 600w 80PLUS[$66.24@amazon]
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600[$51.62@amazon] (You read that right, I only want 1 stick for now so I can get another later on while being able to use dual channel)
Corsair Hydro H60 High Performance LCS[$65.24@amazon] (2013 Edition with smooth tubing and updated fans)(I really like liquid cooling, even though I can't afford a true LC setup I still love the way this looks in the side panel with the cpu block and the piping, you can try all you want but I'm not budging with this.
Windows 7 HP 64Bit System Builder's Pack[91.17@amazon] (I understand this is the OEM version with some limitations)
TP-Link Dual Band N600 PCI-E Adapter[$34.99@amazon] (I wanted to go with this because the mobos I found that were $30 more only had 2.4GHz WiFi support)
ASUS 24xDVD-RW Drive[$23.59@amazon]
NZXT Hue RGB LED Controller[$32.99@amazon]
Total Cost: ~$1,017
You might have noticed there is no GPU, I'll move over my current EVGA FTW GTX 560 and then purchase a GTX 700 series card once they are available.
I also wanted to know, is it worth it to remove the pre-applied thermal paste on the H60 and put some Arctic Silver MX-4 on?
Thanks for the help in advance, I'm sure there must be at least 1 component I can save money on or get better performance by switching.
EDIT: Although I live in the South-Eastern US where there are no MicroCenters, I have a relative in the Chicago area who might pick some parts up for me and ship them over (with plenty of bubble-wrap of course). I'll handle price-finding for these components on my own, I would just like to know if the components themselves are a good choice or if a different part could work better.
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