Gaming PC build need help

[BrownViper13]

Hey everyone looking to build a gaming PC, and photoshop/illustrator PC for myself, first one ever. I've looked around at parts, watched How To videos, and spoke with a friend about the parts im thinking of using. I want to know your opinions and if the parts i have selected will work with each other. I believe they do. Looking to go with a white colored PC. and maybe even turning it into a hackintosh. I'm kind of new to the terminology used in this type of stuff so be gentle lol. Not sure what else i will need...

-GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UP4 TH LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with Dual Thunderbolt
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128558

-Intel Core i7-3770 Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I73770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1249994

-SAPPHIRE 100352MAC Radeon HD 7950 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card MAC Edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202027

-Corsair Vengeance Series C70 Arctic White Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139014

-CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1249994

-SanDisk Ultra Plus SDSSDHP-128G-G25 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) for Notebook
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171740


-Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1253029

-Rosewill Stallion Series RD700 700W ATX12V V2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1253029

 

[Edward Gelernt]

Looks pretty good. Just a couple things:
1. I'm certainly no expert on video cards, but if you're looking to build a machine for gaming and photo editing, I'd go with a more well-known, reliable brand.
2. You really don't need the SSD. It can help a little bit for boot time of your computer but aside from that doesn't really do much. Scratch the SSD and either save the money or spend it somewhere else (e.g. a high-end monitor, a second video card for CrossFire/SLI, or towards my next suggestion).
3. 700W is a good amount for your system (600W would fit the bill as well), but you'll probably want a more reliable unit for your PSU--that is, look for something at least 80+ Bronze certified. You'd hate to have your PSU crash soon after purchase.

Apart from that, the build looks good. Also if you're doing photo work, particularly if you need to load photos from cameras, make sure to get a multi-card reader so you can read SD cards and such.

 

[mace200200]

That PSU is bad, This PSU is really good: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182073
this one is also very good (if you need to go a bit cheaper): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013
Then I would buy an aftermarket cooler right away: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099&Tpk=212%20evo&IsVirtualParent=1
If this isn't a gaming build, then you'd want a workstation card, I can't help you there.

 

[Edward Gelernt]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1256988
Take a look.

 

[BrownViper13]

Thanks for the reply guys. Yeah my friend also me the PSU isn't too well. I was thinking of getting a corsair one, they seem to have a great reputation. And i've thought of getting this video card if not, an nVidia gtx 680. I'll think about the SSD, i don't want to deal with separating files and applications from SSD and HDD. Thanks for the help.

 

[mace200200]

Corsair brand PSU's are fine, I wouldn't recommend the Builders series though, they're not a very good deal, they use cheap capacitors, and they don't deliver close to how much power it says on the box. The TX, GS, AX, any other of their PSU's are great.

 

[Edward Gelernt]

The bundled deal I posted earlier looks like good hardware for a good price.

 

[mace200200]

Yea I would get the bundle too, that Rosewill is one of their good units, and its got the 80+ gold rating. I always liked their cases too, although I've never had one myself.

 

[BrownViper13]

I'll look at bundles, but i want to get a white case.

 

[Edward Gelernt]

I'll look at bundles, but i want to get a white case.

I understand that personal preferences are important, but the quality of the parts is what matters most. Also you can always get white stickers

 

[mace200200]

Or buy the PSU and a white case, your only saving $20 from the bundle.

 

[BrownViper13]

I think i'm going to go with the corsair C70 Arctic White case, and with this PSU and 1TB drive bundle

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1253028

 

[mace200200]

The Hive PSU's are fine, 650w is right about perfect for your system (with some to spare),