Why so much power? A good Seasonic 620W or Corsair AX650W will be more than enough for this system.
Seems like you're going to overclock your CPU so you should get a proper heatsink. Since you'll have spare money 'cause of the PSU you can get a Noctua NH-D14, which leads me to suggest you to change the case to this one - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352010 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352010) It's also better and the big NH-D14 will deffinately fit inside.
Also found a cheaper RAM with better overclocking headroom (lower voltage) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314)
I also suggest you get a GTX 670 instead of a 580, because it's stronger, takes less power, newer and costs cheaper/the same. If you're going to overclock, this version would be the best - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127685 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127685)
If not then this one (Which will also be a good overclocker) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125423 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125423)
If you have money left I also advise you get an SSD. Even 64GB would be an improvement.
@Coolz - If he ain't gonna do SLI he won't really need a UD5 board. GTX 680 is just about 5-7% better and costs more.
If he's planning on doing SLI it's true that he'll need a good, minimum 750W PSU.
Hey, I heard gigabyte stepped up their quality with the newer mobos but I recommend getting the next version up in that z77 line http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128545 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128545) , you get a few more bells and whistles for 30 usd more or w/e.. i think worth it as mobo is what everythings built off of.I brake headsets easily, so I prefer desktop mics.
Also, if you are goin with a graphics that costs that much, might as well go with the latest line.. only 80 more bux w/e http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130768 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130768) or go with something cheaper from the 500 series.. or even amd ati card.
Should have enough room in the case you chose.. seems like decent case.
Question is, are you planning on dual or tri sli? if not you could easily get away with a 750watt psu, maybe 850 just to be sure with that fermi card. If you are planning to tho, that 1200 psu looks really nice, gold so high efficiency etc. Plus its modular so that's nice, and it also claims a 98amp 12v rail so.. that's ample quality power to your components.
For the cooling unit for the processor, i would go a step up with the evo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099) you want something that can be reliable over time and decent bang for buck.. plus i heard latest i7 line runs hotish.
And damn, nice cpu.. wish i had a build with that xD
For ram, you can get the same performance while using less voltage.. 1.5V less.. which can save you some heat probably. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314) and its a little cheaper! :)
Also, just a small note.. you don't really need a mic if you get a headset.. as it has one included.. difference between headset and headphones + mic
Edit:// Oh and i forgot the harddrives, this normally becomes the performance bottle neck for new systems.. you might want to invest into maybe raid0 with 10krpm western ditigal raptors.. or even do a ssd for the OS and that wd drive for storage and programs.. but yea that'll be where you'll want your first upgrades if you don't end up changing it when building.
Errything is good except for the headset.Basically stuff for everyday use.
You should get a pair of headphones with a seperate mic, much better value, especially for that price.
are you only going to game with them or is it like 50% music 50% gaming?
Fucking beautiful.yep.
Just get a good microphone and great headphones. Headsets are overrated unless you use them 2/3 of the time you're on PCs. Plus, you can use headphones for other devices.
yep.Haha, what?
I plan on getting a pair of those. My old headphones cloned the design of them but had different sound.
Well I at least want to run modern games at a fluid frame rate.I brake headsets easily, so I prefer desktop mics.
But Damn, I wasnt expecting all this info, but it still helped!
Thanks.
Haha, what?The Superlux completely copied the design, but the AKG wins by 1000%. But The AKG is $80 and Superlux is $30.
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I've got these ones, which may not be the best of the best, but they pack a punch for their low low price (<$20).I've heard the HA RX700 which is 2 models up is one of the best bang for buck headphones ever. I heard it has an identical driver to what I'm using nowSpoiler (click to show/hide)
I don't mean to be "that guy," but what the fuck do you just shit money?Funny, I'm not buying everything at once, maybe like 3 parts a month, it's going to be a bitch, but I'm sure it'll be worth it.
I've heard the HA RX700 which is 2 models up is one of the best bang for buck headphones ever. I heard it has an identical driver to what I'm using nowSexy as hell.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Funny, I'm not buying everything at once, maybe like 3 parts a month, it's going to be a bitch, but I'm sure it'll be worth it.I'd advise to get the Superlux HD668b instead of the 681.
Also, Since apparently the Superlux Headphones are cheaper, I might go with that instead of the AKG.
Downgrade to a 3570k unless you plan on video editing. Downgrade the PSU to a tx750 and upgrade to a 7870 or 660 ti(when they come out) with the money you have saved.You don't need to spend so much on a damn processor. An i5 is absolutely fine. It actually benchmarks higher than the i7 in a lot of instances.
Well I don't know why you would go so over board on a graphics card I would just have bought like a gtx 580 or 90 to save money> implying the GTX 580 or 590 aren't overkill
Still can run crisis on max and battle field three
Here is a link Nvidia GeForce GTX 590 - Crysis 2 Gameplay Test - Extreme Settings (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2fYsKbl9K4#ws)
> implying the GTX 580 or 590 aren't overkill>implying you can ever kill "enough"
Well I don't know why you would go so over board on a graphics card I would just have bought like a gtx 580 or 90 to save money*facedesk*
err don't get the razer electra, it sucks and is overpricedThat's for you, Fusion.
I know several people who have Windows 8, and they all hate it. I've used it some on my dad's laptop and it is garbage (relative to 7), I'd just get 7 or wait for the kinks to get worked out with 8. I would've gone with a higher wattage PSU. Looks good otherwise.Say what you want, but I love Windows 8 for a number of reasons.
Say what you want, but I love Windows 8 for a number of reasons.1. Because it looks pretty.
Wait Wait. I never noticed this. Why Sandy Bridge i5 when you get an Ivy Bridge Mobo? :oBecause I didn't pay for it, My dad got it for me during Christmas, I didn't go with the 3570k because of temperature issues I've heard from it, would it matter which processor I get for it? They both have the same socket support...
Peformance wise, they are about the same because Sandy can overclock higher, but Ivy has more performance per clock speed.I don't really plan on overclocking, if I do, I may go to the 3570k.
I don't really plan on overclocking, if I do, I may go to the 3570k.i don't think ocing is really worth it.
Uh, I might wanna be a bit careful about the WD hard drive. They have a habit of corrupting somehow as time moves on.i have a caviar green from 2008 and it still works fine.
Didn't have a choice for the PSU, got it for christmas.PSU is a bit weak for my liking, but it should work just fine until you need a GPU upgrade. Have fun.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Didn't have a choice for the PSU, got it for christmas.
I like windows 8, I've used it for a month on my laptop and I loved it, so fuck off <3