NEED HELP FOR MY NEW PC Build!

**SCgamer** · 07-08-2012, 02:02 PM

I am collecting some information on building my first gaming pc and am in need for confirmation of this list of parts.

NOTE: I WILL BE BUYING ALL THE PARTS WITHIN A MONTH FROM NOW AND REQUIRE AS MUCH HELP AS POSSIBLE WITH IN THIS TIME.
Thank you for reading and here are the parts:

CPU: Intel Core i5 3570k : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Genera...=ILVHGYIC5IB6Z

GPU: Nvidia GTX 670 : EVGA GeF GTX 670 2GB GDDR5 Graphic Card: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA Z77X-D3H : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-GA-...I2633XUQ6IDTT1

Case: Sharkoon T28 ATX midi tower Red:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sharkoon-T28...I3MPSKD586KQCP

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8gb: Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9 LP Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1600MHz CL9 DDR3 Memory Module Kit: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

PSU: Coolermaster 750w : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Maste...2453505&sr=8-1

DVD Drive: Asus SATA internal dvd drive: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-DRW-24B...=2QGA67JG7Z89J

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 3.5 inch 1tb Drive: Seagate ST31000524AS 3.5 inch Barracuda 1TB GB 7200rpm SATA Drive with 32MB Buffer: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Monitor: BenQ RL2450HT 24 inch RTS monitor: BenQ RL2450HT 24 inch Widescreen LED Monitor (1920x1080, 2ms, VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, Headphone Jack, Black eQualizer, Smart Scaling): Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

CPU cooler: CM Hyper 212 Evo: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/coole...5-1156-1366-am

Windows 7: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1, 64-bit, English, 1 Pack, DSP OEI (PC) (This OEM software is intended for system builders only): Amazon.co.uk: Software

ALL FEEDBACK IS WELCOME!

**PcTechViews** · 07-08-2012, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by SCgamer

The build looks OK for me. I'd like to see a SSD in a modern PC, but I guess the budget doesn't allow it

Can you put in a Z77 board?

**sam.cpcr** · 07-08-2012, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by SCgamer

I am collecting some information on building my first gaming pc and am in need for confirmation of this list of parts.

NOTE: I WILL BE BUYING ALL THE PARTS WITHIN A MONTH FROM NOW AND REQUIRE AS MUCH HELP AS POSSIBLE WITH IN THIS TIME.
Thank you for reading and here are the parts:

CPU: Intel Core i5 2500k : Intel Sandybridge i5-2500K Unlocked Core i5 Quad-Core Processor (3.30GHz, 6MB Cache, Socket 1155): Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

GPU: Nvidia GTX 670 : http://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-GeF-GDD...=IW34UTV60MYYQ

Motherboard: MSI 1155 Intel P67: MSI 1155 Intel P67 4xDDR3 SLI Crossfire USB3.0 ATX Motherboard: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Case: Corsair Carbide 500r: Corsair Carbide 500R microATX Midi PC Tower Black: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8gb: Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 8GB 1600MHz CL9 DDR3 Vengeance Memory Two Module Kit: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

PSU: OCZ 700w SLI ready: http://www.amazon.co.uk/OCZ-OCZ700MX...=ILO2AVVC9AJ3E

DVD Drive: Asus SATA internal dvd drive: Asus DRW-24B3ST SATA Internal 24X DVD±RW Drive: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 3.5 inch 1tb Drive: Seagate ST31000524AS 3.5 inch Barracuda 1TB GB 7200rpm SATA Drive with 32MB Buffer: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Monitor: BenQ RL2450HT 24 inch RTS monitor: http://www.amazon.co.uk/BenQ-RL2450H...=ID165MV9DW8IT

and Windows 7 OS.

ALL FEEDBACK IS WELCOME!

I'd suggest you grab low profile memory as the high profile stuff typically will have issues with CPU coolers.

Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9 LP Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1600MHz CL9 DDR3 Memory Module Kit: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Also, I noticed you don't have a CPU cooler. Why not pick up something like a Hyper 212 Plus or a Hyper 212 Evo?

Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo Universal Tower cooler 4 CDC: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

**SCgamer** · 07-08-2012, 07:40 PM

Would this be steal for a Z77 mobo?
Asus P8Z77-M PRO Motherboard (Socket 1155, 32GB DDR3, Intel Z77 Express, M-ATX, USB 3.0 Boost, Dual Intelligent Processors 3, LudicLogix Virtu MVP): Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

**SCgamer** · 07-08-2012, 07:43 PM

Added an Arctic Cooling Freezer CPU cooler, and would it be better in the long run if I get this motherboard?

Asus P8Z77-M Pro : Asus P8Z77-M PRO Motherboard (Socket 1155, 32GB DDR3, Intel Z77 Express, M-ATX, USB 3.0 Boost, Dual Intelligent Processors 3, LudicLogix Virtu MVP): Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Or do you have a motherboard that is suited for SLI an my needs, taking into account that I'de prefer not to go over £110 with the motherboard.

**tidi** · 07-08-2012, 07:55 PM

Everything looks OK but personally I would chose another graphics card, the Asus gtx 670 DirectCUII TOP:
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-GeForce-G.../dp/B0081IFO3G
This because in benchmarks it scores higher than the gtx 670 from EVGA, it also is a bit cooler.
Since its a TOP version you're also get the best chips and such to ensure longer lifetime.
Still, the EVGA card is very good aswell!

Also I'd get an SSD if I were you, just get a small one to use as a boot SSD since it'll make a big difference in booting your computer and you will save a lot of time

!

**sam.cpcr** · 07-09-2012, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by SCgamer

Added an Arctic Cooling Freezer CPU cooler, and would it be better in the long run if I get this motherboard?

Asus P8Z77-M Pro : Asus P8Z77-M PRO Motherboard (Socket 1155, 32GB DDR3, Intel Z77 Express, M-ATX, USB 3.0 Boost, Dual Intelligent Processors 3, LudicLogix Virtu MVP): Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Or do you have a motherboard that is suited for SLI an my needs, taking into account that I'de prefer not to go over £110 with the motherboard.

Looks good to me.

**Alex Lin** · 07-09-2012, 10:50 PM

I would go for a z68 motherboard since they are so cheap right now and I feel it is more optimized for sandy bridge.

**SCgamer** · 07-10-2012, 08:57 AM

What do you mean by that? Do you mean the z77 mobo is good or I should stick to the z67, because I will most likely upgrade a few years from now.

I've slightly changed the build to knock down the price a bit, at this stage what do you think of the build?

This is my first build so sorry about all the questions, but does it matter what type of thermal paste you use?

Also, would the cpu cooler i've chosen allow enough space for sli? and would a 700w psu be able to handle sli as in the future I may go with 2 670s if required.

**sam.cpcr** · 07-10-2012, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by SCgamer

What do you mean by that? Do you mean the z77 mobo is good or I should stick to the z67, because I will most likely upgrade a few years from now.

I've slightly changed the build to knock down the price a bit, at this stage what do you think of the build?

This is my first build so sorry about all the questions, but does it matter what type of thermal paste you use?

If you're planning on going with the i5 2500K and Z68 boards are cheaper, then yes go with the Z68 platform. If you're planning on going with the i5 3570K or any other ivy bridge processor, then go with a Z77.

Originally Posted by SCgamer

Also, would the cpu cooler i've chosen allow enough space for sli? and would a 700w psu be able to handle sli as in the future I may go with 2 670s if required.

Yes, the CPU cooler is fine. Yes, 700w is fine for SLI GTX 670.

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