New Gaming Build

[MattBee2k2]

This is my first build and I want to know if everything's fine here and if not what could I change

Coolermaster HAF X - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-203-CM

Asus P67 Sabertooth - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-449-AS

Intel Core i7-2600K - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-358-IN

Kingston HyperX Genesis - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-095-KS

MSI GeForce GTX 580 Lightning - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-124-MS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1812

Samsung SpinPoint F3 1TB - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-082-SA

OCZ ZX Series 1000W Modular - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-053-OC

iyama ProLite E2208HDD 22" - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-058-IY

Saitek Cyborg V7 Gaming Keyboard - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-046-SK

Coolermaster Inferno Gaming Mouse - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-003-CM

Samsung SH-S223C/BEBE 22x DVD±RW - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-099-SA

I'm going to add a 2nd GTX 580 in the future so that's why I went with the 1000w psu and I don't really know if I should go with the HAF X or get this instead

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-022-NX&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=

I assume the HAF X is better Spec wise so im thinking that so far but what do yous think?

Thanks

[Edit] Wouldn't a 2600k be better than a 2500k in the long run?

 

[cbiltsouris]

ok first of all definatly change that psu to either a corsair,seasonic or be quiet psu. ocz are absolutely crap for psus. look at the corsair 850ax or the 1200ax (im running a fully overclocked x58 system with 2 580s on a 850ax psu

, do they have the 580 lightning where you are? if they do change ur twin frozer 2 for it. the msi lightning is an absolute awsome card that overclocks like to insane levels I absolutley love the card. now lets look at the ram, If you have mushkin memory in your country then go for the redline ridgebacks or a corsair equiviliant, I dont know much about kingston ram but i know those 2 mentioned are very good. for the cpu drop it down to a 2500k because there is barely any difference between the 2 cpus gaming wise. tbh Ive never seen that monitor that you have put up, maybe look at a samsung monitor?. lastly the case...its all up to you on that part, but theres some nice cases that Ive come across while I was building a couple of rigs heres my suggestion:

corsair 600t white and black version

coolermaster cm 690 2

nzxt phantom

bitfenix collosous

oh and by the way, where ur cpu cooler? the best advice I can give for that is get the noctua nh d14 or the thermalright silver arrow, they are the best coolers

 

[cbiltsouris]

oh I forgot to mention the money you save from the cpu you can invest in an ssd. ssd's literally put a massive turbocharger on ya rig, wonderful thing to have aswell

 

[MattBee2k2]

ok first of all definatly change that psu to either a corsair,seasonic or be quiet psu. ocz are absolutely crap for psus. look at the corsair 850ax or the 1200ax (im running a fully overclocked x58 system with 2 580s on a 850ax psu

, do they have the 580 lightning where you are? if they do change ur twin frozer 2 for it. the msi lightning is an absolute awsome card that overclocks like to insane levels I absolutley love the card. now lets look at the ram, If you have mushkin memory in your country then go for the redline ridgebacks or a corsair equiviliant, I dont know much about kingston ram but i know those 2 mentioned are very good. for the cpu drop it down to a 2500k because there is barely any difference between the 2 cpus gaming wise. tbh Ive never seen that monitor that you have put up, maybe look at a samsung monitor?. lastly the case...its all up to you on that part, but theres some nice cases that Ive come across while I was building a couple of rigs heres my suggestion:

corsair 600t white and black version

coolermaster cm 690 2

nzxt phantom

bitfenix collosous

oh and by the way, where ur cpu cooler? the best advice I can give for that is get the noctua nh d14 or the thermalright silver arrow, they are the best coolers

Forgot the CPU cooler and they have all those things where I live - Scotland/Glasgow.

I went with the Twin Froze one because its cooler than other gtx 580's but speed is even better. How far did you overclock your card?

 

[cbiltsouris]

the lightning is the next one up from the twin frozer 2 mate, well lets put it this way im 1108mhz on the core stable and I havent finished overclocking it yet let alone touch the memory.

 

[MattBee2k2]

Changed it to the lightning, read the specs and its way better plus it has the Twin Frozr III too.

 

[cbiltsouris]

im currently trying to get my second lightning atm which means ill either have to sell my asus one or go tri sli and start folding

 

[dugdiamond]

im currently trying to get my second lightning atm which means ill either have to sell my asus one or go tri sli and start folding

the GPUs do not have to be married (in SLI) to fold

 

[cbiltsouris]

yeh I knoww just getting a couple of things ready

 

[MattBee2k2]

is this the PSU you were talking about? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-019-CS

and will it definitely run 2 gtx 580 lightnings without a problem because I'm trying to future proof this rig.

 

[ruthless_villain]

that psu is good but the AX is better and overclockers are charging way to much for that psu,

in my opinion OCZ lower level PSUs are hit and miss but the High end ZX power supplys are meant to be really good

 

[Grizzly]

The HX and AX, for the extra tenner you may as well get the AX, then you have a fully modular power supply and it's gold rated.

 

[Excalabur50]

Have to agree with others go the AX psu. Sounds like a nice rig though.

 

[MattBee2k2]

yeh going with the AX but not from overclockers, I'm actually going to compare everything to other sites and see which is best. I want to try and limit everything to one shop but that's why its all from overclockers.

 

[cbiltsouris]

you wont regret it mate

 

[MattBee2k2]

you wont regret it mate

yeh looks good, just can't wait to get this rig, been waiting 2 years for a gaming pc and never had the money and now I've got my hands on £1500 and get this beast. Just have to wait till after my exams lol.

 

[MattBee2k2]

Also going to go with this monitor instead, http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-075-LG

the specs are better, still to check other sites.

 

[Karlos_the_n00b]

[Edit] Wouldn't a 2600k be better than a 2500k in the long run?

Maybe, if in you future your going to use something that makes use of the extra threads the 2600K has over the 2500K.

As far as gaming goes though, I can't see how extra threads in the future is going to make any diffrence than it does now. Imho.

 

[MattBee2k2]

Maybe, if in you future your going to use something that makes use of the extra threads the 2600K has over the 2500K.

As far as gaming goes though, I can't see how extra threads in the future is going to make any diffrence than it does now. Imho.

Guess it's better with the 2500k, I just do mild video converting from .avi to DVD so not really any difference either I suppose.

At least I save an extra £100 towards whatever, probs the 2nd gtx 580 lightning, just like the idea of having an i7 lol but that's no reason to spend £100 extra