Final changes on I5 2500k build

[interestinglogic]

Ok, so my old laptop finally died on me about 3 weeks ago. I've been doing some research on computer building and parts since then, and i thought that this would be the spec i would go for, any help appreciated.

I will be using this to game ( Battefield 2 and 3, crysis 1 and 2, and GTA IV mainly) im hoping to achieve a 4.6/ 4.7 ghz OC. I've done quite a bit of research, and just wanted to see if any thing seems off.

CPU: i5 2500k

Motherboard: P67 UD7

Case: Arc midi

HDD: Samsung f3 500gb x2 raid 0

SSD: Corsair 60gb force 3 series

CPU cooler: nh d14, but i was wondering if there was anything more adequate as the 1155 chips dont seem to put out that much heat.

GPU: MSI twin frozr II gtx 580 (already bought)

PSU: NZXT hale90 850w (anyone know where 1000w can be bought?)

RAM: 8gb vengeance Low profile arctic white 1.35 v 1600 9-9-9-24

fans: ty 140x 4 ( 2 intake, 2 top exhaust)

I would really like to be able to see my ram, so any other coolers suitable for a 4.6/ 4.7 ghz OC that shows the ram are welcome options.

Thanks again, ben.

 

[FederaL]

Everything seems to be good, and you don't need a 1000w PSU, a 850w PSU wiil handle everything you throw at it.

 

[bendvd]

Excellent, thank you, but you wouldn't happen to know any other coolers that would show the RAM. H100/H80? i know they are not the best, but are they enough for the i5 2500k. What about the Archon?

 

[FederaL]

You may take a look at the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro C1. and the Corsair coolers you suggested are pretty good also. It's up to you

 

[AdrianD2]

If you want to be able to see your ram then you might want to get a water block for your CPU and cool it that way.

 

[Ya93sin]

GPU: MSI twin frozr II gtx 580 (already bought)

I hope you got it from CCLOnline, they sell it for £368 inc. delivery

 

[interestinglogic]

Nah got it from OCuk a while back special deal for 370 inc delivery,

I would go watercooling, but i dont have the money or experience/bravery to attempt it...

 

[Ya93sin]

Its not strictly neccessary tbh, the thing runs quite cool anyway, plus its really quiet

I love mine

 

[interestinglogic]

THe watercooling was for the i5 2500k, so i could see the ram...

But i think the vemonous x/ archon with two 120's should suffice as the i5 2500k seems to run quite cool

 

[Scarey]

Apart from the mobo, sounds like an identical rig I'm currently looking at building. Black/white theme going on

 

[Deathtrip2k]

RAM: 8gb vengeance Low profile arctic white 1.35 v 1600 9-9-9-24

Are they not 1.5v? or is that something special for the white ones? Because the black ones are 1.5v @ 1600mhz 9-9-9-24 (2x4) right?

 

[Scarey]

Think they sell 1.35v and 1.5v. Just that the 1.5v aren't quite out yet, or weren't 2-3 days ago.