computer build help

[Capo]

I'm about to build a computer and wanted to see if anyone was willing to run through the parts I picked out and let me know if I could be making better choices. I have built a computer before, but was a long ass time ago and I'm not up to date on specs. I want to be able to play some games, but don't need a top gaming system. I do want the shit to last a while though.

Anyway here is the list from newegg.com


Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" SATA 6.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #:N82E16822148697
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $124.99

MSI 22X Internal Burner Black IDE Model DH-22AP
Item #:N82E16827100057
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $23.99

G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory
Item #:N82E16820231497
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy $88.99


Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor
Item #:N82E16819115070
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy $319.99

COOLER MASTER Silent Pro RS850-AMBAJ3-US 850W Power Supply
Item #:N82E16817171048
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $179.99
$139.99

COOLER MASTER HAF X RC-942-KKN1 Black Steel/ Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Item #:N82E16811119225
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $199.99

Nippon Labs ICR-BB All-in-one USB +eSATA Card Reader
Item #:N82E16820816001
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $24.99
$19.99

ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
Item #:N82E16813131790
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $219.99
$199.99

EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti FPB (Fermi) 01G-P3-1561-AR Video Card
Item #:N82E16814130604
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy $249.99

I'm also considering this processor/motherboard combination.

ASRock Z68 EXTREME4 GEN3 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813157264
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy


Intel Core i7-2600 3.4GHz LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor
Item #: N82E16819115071
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy -$10.00 Instant
-$20.00 Combo $494.98
$464.98

Thanks for any help.

 

[Flawless]

looks decent, is the power supply modular? One thing I alway pay attention is how loud the power supply will be and you might want to get some silent fans to replace the ones that come on the tower.

 

[Capo]

Thanks for looking. It is modular (I had to look cause I don't know what that means). So I can expect the stock fans to be loud?

 

[TimRock]

looks good. does the mobo have usb 3.0?

 

[thegreatwall]

looks pretty good, do you plan on overclocking?

 

[Capo]

both motherboards have 2 usb 3.0 ports and i haven't thought about overclocking. i doubt i will worry with overclocking now, but it is an option.

 

[p5ych3]

see if you can get a card reader with firewire. never know when you might need it.
thank goodness i had an old laptop laying around with firewire to rip some dvcam tapes
for a friend. my card reader had everything except firewire for videocameras.

 

[King Leroy]

I recently built mine and used a solid state drive.

 

[Devilstrider]

Get a cheaper case unless you really want to spend $200 on a case.

 

[Devilstrider]

I have that same motherboard and 3D card and I run everything on full settings. You might want to get a i5 2500k 3.30ghz because the only reason to get a i7 is if you use apps that use hyper threading. Don't let the name and status fool you into spending extra money for no reason.

 

[Capo]

Appreciate the advice

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[smiffnwessun]

I just recently finished a build and the tower is way too expensive I have a coolermaster case and it was only 50 bucks shop around for a better price.

Coolermaster 430 Elite is an excellent choice.

the processor is too expensive I got a AMD phenom II x4 840 its a quad core processor and this thing runs like a champ!

You also might consider getting a Video Card

I went with a ASUS motherboard M4N68T solid Motherboard! and it was not that expensive

Also you dont need that much memory 8 gigs is more than enough I personally only have 4 gigs and have yet to see it go over 80 percent usage.

 

[TimRock]

I just recently finished a build and the tower is way too expensive I have a coolermaster case and it was only 50 bucks shop around for a better price.

Coolermaster 430 Elite is an excellent choice.

the processor is too expensive I got a AMD phenom II x4 840 its a quad core processor and this thing runs like a champ!

You also might consider getting a Video Card

I went with a ASUS motherboard M4N68T solid Motherboard! and it was not that expensive

Also you dont need that much memory 8 gigs is more than enough I personally only have 4 gigs and have yet to see it go over 80 percent usage.

yeah, that case is kind of expensive. im guessing because it has the usb 3.0, but if your mobo already has it, not need for it on the case, unless you have that many hard drives/thumb drives to connect.
I got the NZXT Tempest.

 

[donwuan]

i think you are spending way too much just to sometimes play games.

 

[Capo]

i think you are spending way too much just to sometimes play games.

You are very correct. I know this is overkill, especially since this is going to be my office computer. Its also a business expense and I don't mind paying a little more to put off needing to upgrade.

See, I thought both the case and motherboard need to support usb 3.0 I'm going to check out the 430.

 

[Capo]

I just recently finished a build and the tower is way too expensive I have a coolermaster case and it was only 50 bucks shop around for a better price.

Coolermaster 430 Elite is an excellent choice.

the processor is too expensive I got a AMD phenom II x4 840 its a quad core processor and this thing runs like a champ!

You also might consider getting a Video Card

I went with a ASUS motherboard M4N68T solid Motherboard! and it was not that expensive

Also you dont need that much memory 8 gigs is more than enough I personally only have 4 gigs and have yet to see it go over 80 percent usage.

are you saying i should get a different video card, or did you miss the one in the list: EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti FPB (Fermi) 01G-P3-1561-AR Video Card?

 

[TimRock]

You are very correct. I know this is overkill, especially since this is going to be my office computer. Its also a business expense and I don't mind paying a little more to put off needing to upgrade.

See, I thought both the case and motherboard need to support usb 3.0 I'm going to check out the 430.

the case supporting usb 3.0 is just a bonus. If you already have it on your mobo, you wont need it on the case, unless you have that many 3.0 drives.

 

[smiffnwessun]

are you saying i should get a different video card, or did you miss the one in the list: EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti FPB (Fermi) 01G-P3-1561-AR Video Card?

Yeah I missed the video card. disregard

 

[kwazdog]

If you get the K processor you MUST overclock or it would be a waste.


Liquid cool that bitch with something simple like a Corsair Hydro-series and at least clock it to 4ghz. Don't go too high tho, research before you do it.

http://www.corsair.com/cpu-cooling-kits/hydro-series-water-cooling-cpu-cooler.html



Edit: You do know you have 2 Cpu's in your cart?

 

[JtheKing]

If you get the K processor you MUST overclock or it would be a waste.


Liquid cool that bitch with something simple like a Corsair Hydro-series and at least clock it to 4ghz. Don't go too high tho, research before you do it.

http://www.corsair.com/cpu-cooling-kits/hydro-series-water-cooling-cpu-cooler.html



Edit: You do know you have 2 Cpu's in your cart?

That plus, what unless you do some heavy load work, you shouldn't need an I7.

But that's just me being cheap and .02 ....