First Build, Need Advice

[Pyrokite]

This is my first build, I am building it for gaming. I just wanted to post this before I purchased the parts to see if everything would fit/ work together. I plan on doing SLI with both the graphic cards. If you have any suggestions/advice/cheaper alternative that would be great. Thank you!



Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price

2


EVGA GeForce GTX 660 02G-P4-2660-KR Video Card
Item #:N82E16814130825
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
$459.98
$439.98




1


Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2BAA 2.5" MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Item #:N82E16820148525
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
$149.99
$134.99


1


CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory
Item #:N82E16820145345
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$64.99


1


ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS
Item #:N82E16827135204
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$19.99


1


Western Digital WD Blue 1TB 3.5" SATA 6.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #:N82E16822236339
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$109.99
$79.99


1


XION AXP-1000K14XE 1000W Power Supply
Item #:N82E16817190033
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$129.99


1


ASUS VX238H Black 23" 1ms (GTG) Widescreen LED Backlight LCD Monitor Built-in Speakers
Item #:N82E16824236305
Return Policy: Monitor Standard Return Policy
$199.99
$179.99


1


Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 Quad-Core Desktop Processor
Item #:N82E16819116502
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
$299.99
$289.99


1


ZALMAN CNPS5X Performa 92mm FSB (Fluid Shield Bearing) Powerful Cooling Performance CPU Cooler
Item #:N82E16835118128
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$23.99


1


ASUS P8Z77-V LK ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
Item #:N82E16813131837
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
$149.99
$134.99


1


CASE ROSEWILL | THOR V2-White Edition,THOR V2-W Gaming ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Item #:N82E16811147158
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$169.99
$134.99


Grand Total: $1,633.8

 

[rmiiirusty]

If the pc is for gaming only, I would not get the i7 processor. You only need the i5-3570. I would get the k series tho because it will retain a higher resale value if you decide to sell it on ebay later. It is worth the little extra.


You should also save a bit on the psu and downsize to a good 650- 750w,from a brand like, antec,seasonic,corsair,xfx,pc power and cooling

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251240220642?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321077062449?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

In my opinion, you get great performance from a ssd from sandisk. the sandisc extreme 120g for around $109 at newegg or even cheaper here

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121077505939?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

I would take the money saved and put it towards ti versions of your gpu. i.e. gtx 660ti..... You will be much more pleased with them!

 

[rmiiirusty]

If the pc is for gaming only, I would not get the i7 processor. You only need the i5-3570. I would get the k series tho because it will retain a higher resale value if you decide to sell it on ebay later. It is worth the little extra.


You should also save a bit on the psu and downsize to a good 650- 750w,from a brand like, antec,seasonic,corsair,xfx,pc power and cooling

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251240220642?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321077062449?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

In my opinion, you get great performance from a ssd from sandisk. the sandisc extreme 120g for around $109 at newegg or even cheaper here

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121077505939?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

I would take the money saved and put it towards ti versions of your gpu. i.e. gtx 660ti..... You will be much more pleased with them!

Sorry for the double post...toms hardware told me that the site was unavailable and when I refreshed it posted twice...lol

 

[stickmansam]

Something like this would be my choice
I would prefer running an single 670 over 2 660's
The 7502 is enough for SLI
3570k si mroe than enough for gaming
Chose an IPS + LED screen with speakers (non-speaker on is $20 cheaper)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2-W ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($98.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: LG IPS231B-BN 23.0" Monitor ($189.16 @ Amazon)
Total: $1394.04
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-09 18:48 EST-0500)

 

[bgunner]

XION AXP-1000K14XE 1000W Power Supply
Item #:N82E16817190033
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$129.99


stay away from the cheap makers of PSU's they can bite you in the end by frying other equipment and just dying sooner.

 

[Pyrokite]

would an 850w be powerful enough?

 

[rmiiirusty]

would an 850w be powerful enough?

See above...650-750 would give you extra power.... Also,it is good advice to get 1-gtx 670 and try it, if you decide its not enough you can sli later. 1 670 would be nearly as good as 2 660's in sli and cost less, as well as leave you the slot for a second 670