Will this build fit together? First Time Build!

[hotwheelz07]

I am trying to compile my first build for a gaming pc. I have built the computer to my liking but before I go out and buy all the components I want to know will it work(everything playing nice with each other)? Better yet will it all fit together and inside the case and on the board? Lastly do I have everything needed or am I forgetting something besides the monitor which will be a 55inch 1080p Sony Bravia? Below are the parts I intend to use:

Cooler Master HAF X ~$200

Gigabyte GA-G1.SNIPER 3 Ultra Durable 4 G1.Sniper 3 XL-ATX Motherboard ~$340.00

Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor ~$290.00

2 x Sapphire AMD Radeon HD7970 GHz VAPOR-X Edition OC HDMI Video Card 2 x $450.00 ~ $900.00

CORSAIR Dominator Platinum 16GB ddr3 (2 x 8GB) ~$160.00

Kingston HyperX 3K 120gb ssd(Windows OS installed on this) ~$120.00

Seagate Barracuda XT 2 TB,7200 RPM(General Storage) ~$100

Corsair 1200w AX1200i ATX Digital Power Supply 80+ Platinum ~$300.00

Noctua NH-D14 heatsink ~$80.00

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Paste ~$10.00

Razer Deathstalker Ultimate Gaming Keyboard ~ $240.00

Razer Ouroboros ~$200

Grand Total:~$2940

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[ksham]

You sure didn't skim out on money. That is a very expensive system. One that even a $1500 can perform on par or better.

But yes, they're all compatible and will all fit inside your case. Whether or not they work are dependent on various factors.

 

[hotwheelz07]

Thanks for the quick reply! I have a motto I live by you get what you pay for so save yourself the headache and get quality. From what I can tell these components seem to be high quality from reviews, but then again I have no experience with any of them! This system is built to run anything I throw at it. Also do I need to do anything to the GPU's like a cable to connect them or is that the boards job. Do not fully understand crossfire(seems like an additional cable is needed).

 

[ksham]

CrossFire is currently broken. But yes, you will connect them with a CrossFire bridge.

A $1500 quality build will work just as well. You need to remember that no amount of money you pay now will future-proof your system. In a few years, that build will not likely contend with new technology. In the same way that the $1500 will not be future-proof. So why not get a good quality system now and save some money for future upgrades? There's no reason to spend $3000 on a system that performs no difference than a $1500 build other than in benchmarks.

Unless of course, you stole a large sum of money and are looking to waste it as soon as possible. haha

 

[hotwheelz07]

If you can offer up solutions to cut the price down I will be all ears. I currently have no experience, but am purely going off what seems to be a very good build. Just jot down what need to be substituted in the place for what I currently have built and I will bow to your knowledge and expertise. You stated before that a $1500 system would be on par or better than that build of $3000. My biggest concerns are speed and FPS in say 3D and/or high demanding games, but can push multiple displays as well if I wanted. Thanks again for trying to set me straight.

 

[ksham]

Personally, I'd go with this. It'll max out all current games. Prices are all via Amazon, NCIX, and Newegg. Hopefully you get free shipping to not increase the price too much.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
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 ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($389.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Illusion ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Newegg Special Bundle (-$40.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $1153.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)


Unless you have the need for CrossFire. You really don't.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
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 ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($389.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($389.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Illusion ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($104.33 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Newegg Special Bundle (-$40.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $1588.22
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

I neglected to add in your keyboard and mouse accessories. The two you selected are far overpriced. I would advice you to get something cheaper, but it's your call.

 

[hotwheelz07]

I have ordered most of the parts since they were running promotions on them. I choose a hybrid of your two build offers to leave room for upgrades down the road. Got 1 7970 and manged to snag a i7 3770k for the same price as the i5 so that was a free upgrade for me. I will post a picture when I manged to get all the parts in a set it up!

Thanks for your help again.

-hotwheelz07

 

[marshallbradley]

If you want high quality peripherals at a much better price than the Razer stuff you linked (which doesn't even have fantastic build quality), I'd strongly recommend the Danish design of SteelSeries.

Here's a mouse:
Sensei: http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Sensei-Laser-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B005L38QLQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367156893&sr=8-1&keywords=sensei
Mouse-pad (much more important than the mouse itself I think, they also do a "hard" surface if you prefer):
Qck: http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-QcK-Gaming-Mouse-Black/dp/B000UEZ36W/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1367156993&sr=1-1&keywords=steelseries+mouse+pad
and keyboard:
6Gv2: http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-6Gv2-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B0038X3ZVM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1367157023&sr=1-1&keywords=steelseries+keyboard

Altogether less than the price of the mouse you wanted! And SteelSeries are all of top notch quality (I own the keyboard, and it's built like a tank). The keyboard you linked is esp. overpriced. $250 for a non-mechanical keyboard?! That's crazy...

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