Need guide for a gaming pc

gg54321012345

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i'm planning to buy

CPU: i5 - 2500k
motherboard : p8z77 m-pro or ??
gpu: msi gtx 560 ti
ram : 4gb hyperx
cooing sytem: corsair h50 or h100 or antec kuhler
PSU : ???

please give me some advice on what motherboard should i buy i'm going to overclock my cpu and what cooling system should i buy or any suggestion about my choice??

advance thank you
 

chesteracorgi

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Good choice of CPU, only the 3570K is better in siungle threaded games.

The mobo is fine, ASUS makes a good product, but for my money I'd get the ASRock Extreme4 or Extreme6 because you generally get more bang for the buck.

I'd go with 8 GB of RAM, but tha't my personal preferance.

I have run both the Antec 620 and 920 coolers and like the 920 because of the integrated fan/cooler controller on the USB. the H50 and H100 lack such a cooler controller (but not the 100i, which includes the controller).

For a PSU go with Seasonic, PC Power & Cooling, Corsair, Antec, or OCZ. You'll need 600 W (or more) and can pick up a quality PSU for under $100. Don't buy a cheap PSU because the risk that it could fry your entire system.
 

vdr369

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You need to buy 8 gb ram,as chester said try Asrock extreme 4 or Extreme6, I had worst experiences with asrock brand but recently i built a PC for my client with extreme 6 board its working fine. and This is best psu in its price range
http://www.flipkart.com/seasonic-s12ii-620-watts-psu/p/itmd5xz46hjzzrax?pid=PSUD5XZ4GCGRASAY&ref=50b53f1c-4541-4107-b5d8-5d2e9e0b33c7&srno=t_1&otracker=from-search&query=seasonic%20s12ii%20620%20watts%20psu

I would buy 3570k because there is slight performance difference between them
http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/569/Intel_Core_i5_i5-2500K_vs_Intel_Core_i5_i5-3570K.html

I've used antec 920 & corsair h60 both performed satisfactory. You need big cabinet also like CM 912,CM elite 371,Corsair cobide etc .