Hey hows this set up look?

[John Seitz]

im trying my first build and would like some feed back on if i made mistakes or any other suggestions to save a few bucks. Im looking for a good gaming system that will play most games on ultra if not high while lasting me a good few years and not killing my pocket. im already a little over budget so any tips would be great. Like i said im new to most of this stuff so even if its something simple i overlooked tell me thanks.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RCJL

 

[John Seitz]

im more concerned with compatibility then anything i want a bug free machine and im not really interested in overclocking

 

[tiny voices]

Get 1600 mhz RAM

Get a coolermaster hyper 212 evo or noctua ndh-14

drop thermal paste

Get a better PSU. On this budget get a Seasonic.

Only NZXT fans are supported in NZXT cases.

 

[ksham]

What is your budget?

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 ($134.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.94 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.19 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Tempest 210 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1185.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

 

[John Seitz]

id like to keep it below 1300.00

 

[burritobob]

Cheaper with same/better performance.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RAn1

 

[John Seitz]

thanks guys keep them coming i dont mind saving money but i dont want to skimp on too much quality id like it to last the test of time lol thanks though

 

[g-unit1111]

Only NZXT fans are supported in NZXT cases.

Really? I have never heard this.

On the original build - I agree, drop the thermal compound, it's a complete waste of money. Get a GTX 670 over the 680 and invest money in a better case. With all those quality components spending less than $50 on a case really makes the entire build look cheap. And anyone who thinks otherwise - to quote Zoidberg from Futurama - those people are bad and they should feel bad. You want at least a Phantom 410 or Corsair 400R, or something a bit more high end like the Define R4.

 

[John Seitz]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RCJL

new configuration

 

[ksham]

- GTX 680
+Radeon HD 7970 / GTX 670

GTX 670 is $100 cheaper and can handle everything that GTX 680 can. The AMD card is better.

- Samsung 840 SSD
+Samsung 840 Pro SSD

 

[John Seitz]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RISg

all righty here i made a few tweaks should be looking better. how about cases? im not really sure on what to get i want something quiet black grey with plenty of air flow and enough room throw some ideas out if you guys can

 

[ksham]

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 ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($135.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.19 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($389.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.77 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1287.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

The thermal compound that comes with the CPU Cooler is fine.

 

[John Seitz]

also what hd 7979 brand would you guys suggest?

 

[John Seitz]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RKQu

yeah?

 

[tiny voices]

That PSU is in store only.

Look for RAM with low profile heatsinks.

 

[John Seitz]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RMoi

how about this

 

[tiny voices]

RAM is alright.

Case is in-store only now.

 

[John Seitz]

Also whats a low profile heatsink ?

 

[tiny voices]

Ram that doesn't have tall heat spreaders. They can get in the way of aftermarket CPU coolers.

Non-low profile: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345

Low profile: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148544

 

[John Seitz]

Well haha ill fine tune that stuff before or when I do the final order because who knows maybe in a week itll be back

 

[John Seitz]

Oh yeah I got what you mean ok duh its been a rough week and I knew that too I just call them something else in my head lol

 

[John Seitz]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RMoi
heres the latest revisions

 

[ksham]

One change that I would make is to get this GPU instead: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr797oc3gd

 

[John Seitz]

is there any reasoning besides price is that one more compatible?