PLZ real fast before i buy this build...

[ben_da_destroyer]

is this good for the money and does everything work together?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HT7e

(p.S.) i already have the optical and HDD so they stay.

im so excited for my first build, thank you for your support!!!

 

[burritobob]

Yes everything works together, you should look into a different PSU that's not a reputable brand.

 

[ben_da_destroyer]

Yes everything works together, you should look into a different PSU that's not a reputable brand.

okay, what size should i get? ive read from 390 - 580 for my build, im stumped.

 

[socialassassin]

is this good for the money and does everything work together?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HT7e

(p.S.) i already have the optical and HDD so they stay.

im so excited for my first build, thank you for your support!!!

One more note, I'd go for 2 sticks of RAM (2 x 2GB or 2 x 4GB) so you can take advantage of dual channel bandwidth.

 

[envy14tpe]

Everything is great, but I hate that cheap PSU.

Corsair 500W.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500

Adds $25, but totally worth it.

I almost missed the RAM. Get 2 x 4GB. Perfect for all games and editing.

Why a 3330? not a 3470? It is a lot faster and only $10 more.

A 3330 and 3470 can not be overclocked. So, buy a H77 not Z77 mobo. A H77 is the same as Z77 but you can't
overclock the CPU.

 

[J_E_D_70]

You should be able to bump the multipliers even on a locked cpu. See this:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5771/the-intel-ivy-bridge-core-i7-3770k-review/2

Specifically, "If your chip does support turbo boost, then you can overclock via increasing turbo ratios by as much as 4 bins above their standard setting. For example, the Core i7 3550 has a max turbo frequency of 3.7GHz with a single core active. Add another four bins (4 x 100MHz) and you get a maximum overclock of 4.1GHz, with one core active. The other turbo ratios can also be increased by up to four bins."

I'd think that would still give you a little more value out of a locked CPU. Looks like the Z75 ($77 at Newegg) would allow that and still be significantly cheaper than a Z77. The spec supports dual GPUs but the ASRock implementation does NOT.

 

[g-unit1111]

Everything is great, but I hate that cheap PSU.

Corsair 500W.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500

Adds $25, but totally worth it.

I almost missed the RAM. Get 2 x 4GB. Perfect for all games and editing.

Why a 3330? not a 3470? It is a lot faster and only $10 more.

A 3330 and 3470 can not be overclocked. So, buy a H77 not Z77 mobo. A H77 is the same as Z77 but you can't
overclock the CPU.

I agree 100%!! Cheap power supplies are not worth it - you get the wrong one and it blows up or shorts out on you and takes down your system with it, don't say we didn't warn you. Plus Apevia is a crap brand that you shouldn't buy no mater what.

The Corsair CX series aren't that great. Better would be to get the Seasonic, a bit more - but these power supplies are rock solid: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094

Alternately the XFX Pro 550W is essentially a rebranded version of the same unit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

 

[ben_da_destroyer]

unfortunately nobody answered before i went to bed so i ordered everything and will have to return ***. damn my excitability and sleep deprivation....

id like to try out overclocking the cpu so what i need is the z77 and the 3470k, right?

 

[ben_da_destroyer]

ok, hows this

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/I6ft

 

[envy14tpe]

ok, hows this

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/I6ft

I like this build except for three things.

Hitachi HDD is ok, but I trust Seagate n WD more.

Why 650W? You only need 500W for your build. 500-550W is plenty.

You are overclocking your CPU, so you need a better cooler. The one that comes with
the 3570k is s#@*. Get this.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099&Tpk=evo
You need this for overclocking your CPU!!!

 

[envy14tpe]

unfortunately nobody answered before i went to bed so i ordered everything and will have to return ***. damn my excitability and sleep deprivation....

id like to try out overclocking the cpu so what i need is the z77 and the 3470k, right?

to overclock well...3570k not 3470, and z77 not h77

 

[tiny voices]

Coolermaster is crap for PSU's Get one fom Antec, XFX, Corsair, Seasonic.

 

[michxymi]

For sure get this memory. It's only 5$ more than a regular 1600 kit and it's fast!

Patriot Memory Viper 3 Series Venom Red DDR3 8GB 1866MHz (PC3 15000) Memory Kit PV38G186C9KRD

If you want to go Intel and overclock get this motherboard

AS Rock LGA1155 DDR3 SATA3 USB3.0 Quad CrossFireX and Quad SLI A GbE ATX Motherboard Z77 EXTREME4

If you don't want to overclock go with 3550P or 3470 and this

ASRock LGA1155/Intel H77/Quad CrossFireX/SATA3&USB3.0/A&V&GbE/ATX Motherboard H77 PRO4/MVP

 

[tiny voices]

There is no need for that RAM. There will be no noticeable difference between it and 1600mhz RAM at all.

 

[michxymi]

There is no need for that RAM. There will be no noticeable difference between it and 1600mhz RAM at all.

Yes but it's the cheapest out there and faster Ram helps with overclocking if he needs to

 

[J_E_D_70]

If that ram is $5 cheaper than a 1600 set then yes. If $5 more, then no. Only matters for OC if he screws with the bclk which he doesn't really need to do since he has not indicated he's trying for zomgz max stable overclock.