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06-28-2012, 02:11 PM #1Junior Member
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Advice on build?
So i'm looking to make my first desktop. Just want to play games on the highest of settings.
Here's my build:
Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo)
Newegg.ca - Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3
Newegg.ca - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL
ASUS GTX670-DC2-2GD5 GeForce GTX 670
Newegg.ca - ASUS GTX670-DC2-2GD5 GeForce GTX 670 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Newegg.ca - Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan
Seagate Constellation ES ST500NM0011 500GB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5
Newegg.ca - Seagate Constellation ES ST500NM0011 500GB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Enterprise Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
GIGABYTE GA-Z77M-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI
Newegg.ca - GIGABYTE GA-Z77M-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
Rosewill HIVE Series HIVE-650 650W Continuous @40°C
Newegg.ca - Rosewill HIVE Series HIVE-650 650W Continuous @40°C, 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified, Modular Design, Single +12V Rail, ATX12V v2.31/EPS12V v2.92, SLI Ready, CrossFire Ready, Active-PFC Power Supply
Edit: i edited the parts for a new build
Can you guys give me some feedback on this?
Thanks!Last edited by Flyingshark; 06-28-2012 at 10:03 PM.
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06-28-2012, 02:31 PM #2Senior Member
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The GPU is a high end part so you should have no problem gaming at max settings. If you dont plan on doing a multi-GPU setup you can get a lower wattage PSU.
I cant speak on the AMD processor because I've always had intel but the i5 is a strong CPU
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06-28-2012, 02:37 PM #3Junior Member
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Hey thanks for the reply!
Do you have any suggestions for the psu? I don't know what it would take to power this thing and just picked one with good ratings and reviews haha
I'm open to suggestions about the motherboard as well. Not sure how to tell if it's good or not.
Thanks!
Edit: i have a case 18 inches right to left, 8 inches width, and 15 3/4 tall. Will everything fit?
And if anyone knows if i can get this build for cheaper, id appreciate it!
Thanks!Last edited by Flyingshark; 06-28-2012 at 07:18 PM.
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06-28-2012, 11:02 PM #4Senior Member
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By the dimensions, it should be a mid-tower which should fit your parts.
As for motherboard, your link is for a MicroATX mobo, usually for smaller towers your better off with a standard ATX motherboard so you get more expansion slots and ports.
As far as PSU, a quality 500w power supply from Corsair or Thermaltake (just some examples) which are 80+ should suit your needs. If you do have plans for multi GPU than I would go with a 750W.
Your linked PSU is for a rosewill which is newegg's inhouse brand. With the PSU I wouldn't skimp out on that as it powers your entire rig. You want something reliable. Im not saying that rosewill isnt a good brand, its has positive reviews but Corsair for example is known for thair PSU's, Antec, Thermaltake, Cooler Master are some examples as well.
I wouldn't recommend an OCZ, I've had 2 of them and both have died on me (within the warranty period with 2-3 months left to spare at that)
I currently use a Corsair which I've used in my current build and my last one so that says something.
Also if your budget allows I would highly recommend getting an SSD. Prices are coming down and with coupons you can get a 128GB SSD for around $90. I won't build a computer without one anymore.
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06-29-2012, 09:21 AM #5Junior Member
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Hey, thanks for the advice!
Here's my updated build. Do you think the fans in the case will be enough?
CORSAIR Builder Series CX500 V2 500W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
Newegg.ca - CORSAIR Builder Series CX500 V2 500W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan
Newegg.ca - Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan
Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K
Newegg.ca - Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBR
Newegg.ca - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL
ASUS GTX670-DC2-2GD5 GeForce GTX 670 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Newegg.ca - ASUS GTX670-DC2-2GD5 GeForce GTX 670 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Seagate Constellation ES ST500NM0011 500GB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Enterprise Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Newegg.ca - Seagate Constellation ES ST500NM0011 500GB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Enterprise Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
GIGABYTE GA-Z77M-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
Newegg.ca - GIGABYTE GA-Z77M-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
It's pretty much the same but the power + case.
Is there a motherboard that you think will fit my build better?
Thanks!
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06-29-2012, 11:05 AM #6Senior Member
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Newegg.ca - GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Theres a decent quality mobo. Should get the job done.
Case looks good.
If you plan on OCing that CPU I would recommend an aftermarket fan and heatsink. If not the stock will suffice.
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06-29-2012, 11:34 AM #7Junior Member
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thanks alot crazy!
Im just wondering what you think is a good case size for this. I have a case at home, will measure it out again today. If i can save the 50$ on the case, i'd prefer to save it. Or if you know of a cheaper case that'd be great. Thanks!
So here's what i have so far,
Seagate Constellation ES ST500NM0011 500GB 7200 RPM 64MB
Newegg.ca - Seagate Constellation ES ST500NM0011 500GB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Enterprise Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K
Newegg.ca - Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K
COOLER MASTER GX Series RS750
Newegg.ca - COOLER MASTER GX Series RS750-ACAAD3-US 750W ATX12V v2.31 SLI Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Newegg.ca - Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan
GIGABYTE GV-N670OC-2GD
Newegg.ca - GIGABYTE GV-N670OC-2GD GeForce GTX 670 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB
Newegg.ca - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL
GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77
Newegg.ca - GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Rosewill RNX-G300EX Wireless Card
Newegg.ca - Rosewill RNX-G300EX Wireless Card IEEE 802.11b/g PCI Up to 54Mbps Data Rates 64/128bit WEP WPA WPA2 802.1x, 802.11i, AES, TKIP with 100cm cable external 2 dBi Antenna
Thanks for all your help!Last edited by Flyingshark; 06-29-2012 at 04:40 PM.
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07-01-2012, 10:05 AM #8Senior Member
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The case you posted looks fine. It has over 1400 reviews with a 5 egg rating. For $50 thats a great buy.
I know I mentioned it in my previous post but after reading reviews on them, it seems cooler master PSU's dont have long life spans so I would recommend getting something else.
And if you dont plan on getting a second GPU you dont need 750W's
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07-02-2012, 03:21 AM #9Junior Member
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Hey, so im getting a corsair psu. And this is my final build(or close to). Would you mind checking if everything is compatible? Thanks for everything!
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W ATX12V
Newegg.ca - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply
Rosewill CHALLENGER
Newegg.ca - Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan
Intel Core i5-3570K
Newegg.ca - Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB
Newegg.ca - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL
Rosewill RNX-G300EX Wireless
Newegg.ca - Rosewill RNX-G300EX Wireless Card IEEE 802.11b/g PCI Up to 54Mbps Data Rates 64/128bit WEP WPA WPA2 802.1x, 802.11i, AES, TKIP with 100cm cable external 2 dBi Antenna
LITE-ON Black 18X DVD-ROM 48X
Newegg.ca - LITE-ON Black 18X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model iHDS118-04 - CD / DVD Drives
GIGABYTE GV-N670OC-2GD GeForce
Newegg.ca - GIGABYTE GV-N670OC-2GD GeForce GTX 670 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Western Digital AV-GP WD3200AUDX 320GB
Newegg.ca - Western Digital AV-GP WD3200AUDX 320GB IntelliPower 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Newegg.ca - GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Thanks!
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07-02-2012, 05:52 PM #10Senior Member
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Everything looks good.
Do plan on getting a second GPU? If not than you dont need a 750W PSU.



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