My new build - thoughts and ideas please

[Cosmic.]

Hi,

In the next 2-3 weeks I will building myself a new gaming computer.

I will post the list of the parts a plan to get, i just need some help and inputs on the parts I've selected. My budget is $2800 USD (including mouse, keyboard etc). I'm under that by far so I'm quite happy, although it would be good for you guys to have a look and suggest better parts (not necessarily cheaper). I will also be over clocking my CPU to around 4GHz on occasion.

Parts list

CPU:

[font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]Intel Core i5 3570K 3.4Ghz Socket 1155 Box[/font]

[font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]GPU:[/font]

[font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]EVGA GeForce GTX 680 HDMI DisplayPort Dual-DVI 2GB[/font]

RAM:

[font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]Corsair XMS3 Vengeance DDR3 PC12800/1600MHz CL9 4x4GB[/font]

[font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]MOBO:[/font]

[font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H[/font]

HDD:

[font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 64MB 1TB[/font]

[font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]SSD:[/font]

[font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]Intel 330 Series 2.5" SSD 120GB[/font]

[font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]CPU cooler:[/font]

[font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]Corsair H100 Hydro Series[/font]

PSU:

[font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]Corsair CMPSU-650HX 650W[/font]

Fans:

[font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]Cooler Master SickleFlow 120mm[/font]

[font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]*[/font][font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]EDIT I will be getting three of these[/font]

[font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]Chassis:[/font]

[font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]Raidmax Platinum (Black)[/font]

[font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]Any other information needed feel free to ask. Not sure if build works so have a look guys/girls

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[font=Tahoma, Arial, Geneva, Lucida, Helvetica, sans-serif]P.S I know this is overkill but i may be getting a second 680 in the future[/font]

 

[arnzzz]

If you have spare cash and you want better parts, id say go with the i7 not the i5.

very nice graphics card though, wish i could have afforded one of those when i

did mine

ever thought about a full on watercooling system, they look cool

whatever you choose, choose whats right for you.

goodluck

 

[thehidecheck]

Your mobo prolly aint the best pick if you plan on getting another 680. 2nd pci slot only runs at 4x. Likewise, a 650w power supply would be cutting it close on two.

Other than that, I'd consider a cheaper brand ssd. OCZ agility 3's and mushkin enhanced chronos work just as fine IMO.

Take a gander at my build i just put together, its abit lower budget but it might give you some ideas.

http://forum.overclock3d.net/index.php?/topic/43518-sli-build-on-the-cheap/

 

[Cosmic.]

Yeah i was thinking about going for the I7.

I want to go fully water cooled but i dont want to screw it up haha.

If i do i have to make sure i get all the right parts and tubing sizes.

Kind of messes with my mind a bit.

I will look up some videos of people installing it to see how hard it really is, thanks

 

[Cosmic.]

Your mobo prolly aint the best pick if you plan on getting another 680. 2nd pci slot only runs at 4x. Likewise, a 650w power supply would be cutting it close on two.

Yea i just had a look then, il look up something that can handle both of them.

And its not to hard to switch up the PSU, ive still got 2 weeks untill i have the money

 

[thehidecheck]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007627%20600315497%20600176035&IsNodeId=1&name=2

A list of candidates

 

[sharplucas]

I would suggest this Mobo if your going to run a sli or crossfire configuration

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-200-MS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2261

Or

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-064-AK&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2261

I prefer the Msi one though, but there both Great Mobo's!

 

[Master&Puppet]

Food for thought - the 3770k is very overkill for a gaming build and the rrp is a lot higher than the 3570k.

Also the 7950 is as good as the 7970/680.

You won't need more than 8gb ram for gaming.

650w psu will be fine for a single GPU but go 850w if you want to get a second.

M&P

 

[PetrolHead247]

Food for thought - the 3770k is very overkill for a gaming build and the rrp is a lot higher than the 3570k.

Also the 7950 is as good as the 7970/680.

You won't need more than 8gb ram for gaming.

650w psu will be fine for a single GPU but go 850w if you want to get a second.

M&P

^This entirely.

Also, Sickleflow fans can be quite loud at times so i'd be tempted to swap them for something quieter such as the Bitfenix Spectre LED fans

 

[Gurt11]

What M&P says.

Get the silent Sapphire 7950 OC one if you plan on sticking with aircooling for gpu. Otherwise, if you're going water, make sure you get a reference card.