First PC build

[CSId00d]

This is my first PC build and I was wondering if their is any compatibility issues or any feedback I can get on this build.

What I'm going for here is a $900 - $1000 build.

Processor: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007SZ0E1K/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007SZ0E1K&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Motherboard: http://www.amazon.com/LGA1155-CrossFireX-Motherboard-Z77-EXTREME4/dp/B007KTY4A6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1362798376&sr=1-1&keywords=ASRock+Extreme4+Z77+Socket+1155+Intel+Z77+Chipset

Hard driver: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036Q7MV0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0036Q7MV0&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Graphics Card: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00942TK8I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00942TK8I&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Power supply: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092ML0OC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0092ML0OC&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

RAM: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CRSM4I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004CRSM4I&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Cooler: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O65JXI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005O65JXI&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

DVD burner: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0057FRTPW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0057FRTPW&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

SSD: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Series-120GB-internal-MZ-7TD120BW/dp/B009NHAF06/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

Case: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-HAF-912-RC-912-KKN1/dp/B003ZM7YTA/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1362798836&sr=1-2&keywords=Cooler+Master+HAF+912

 

[tiny voices]

Get low profile RAM

 

[CSId00d]

I'm guessing this will be a good choice?http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233186

 

[camohanna]

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 2.0 Pro 81.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($42.39 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.04 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $927.36
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-09 18:13 EST-0500)

 

[CSId00d]

is the 550w more than enough to power this build?

 

[CSId00d]

Also is the Radeon 7950 a better option?

 

[CSId00d]

Ok I took some parts into consideration and this build goes a little over budget but I can probably eventually snag some deals, I'm thinking about getting a modular power supply and still thinking about graphics card, whether it will be a Radeon 7950 or GTX 670, can someone help me with this choice?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.04 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($297.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($27.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $1029.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-10 17:52 EDT-0400)

 

[tiny voices]

Ok I took some parts into consideration and this build goes a little over budget but I can probably eventually snag some deals, I'm thinking about getting a modular power supply and still thinking about graphics card, whether it will be a Radeon 7950 or GTX 670, can someone help me with this choice?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.04 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($297.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($27.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $1029.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-10 17:52 EDT-0400)

That PSU isn't very good. Get one from Antec, XFX, Corsair, or Seasonic.

 

[CSId00d]

I'll go with this then http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003HE260I/?tag=pcpapi-20 I also forgot to change the case cause apparently their is compatibility issue with my motherboard so I'll go with http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006TVQTHW/?tag=pcpapi-20

 

[tiny voices]

Those both look good. Your first case would work fine though. It just doesn't have front usb 3.0 support.

 

[CSId00d]

Ok this is my final product, time to build this baby, happy with all my parts, I might consider going with the 7870 XT I don't know if it's worth the money for 7950 but here it is:

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JjJD) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JjJD/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JjJD/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k) | $189.99 @ Microcenter
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $29.99 @ NCIX US
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z77extreme4) | $134.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl8d8gbxm) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $72.04 @ Outlet PC
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7td120kw) | $99.99 @ Adorama
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr795wf33gd) | $297.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Case** | [Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-case-threehundredtwo) | $54.99 @ Microcenter
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii620bronze) | $86.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Optical Drive** | [Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sony-optical-drive-ad7280s0b) | $27.95 @ Amazon
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1054.89
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-12 20:27 EDT-0400 |

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