Hi all, looking to build my first computer and I'm seeking advice before I take the plunge and buy all the parts. It's a gaming rig, MW, BF3, D3, and maybe GW2 when it drops. I do plan to overclock.
CPU: Intel i5 2500k Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz ($220)
GPU: SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7950 3GB ($400)
Mobo: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 ($140)
CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK-140 CPU Cooler w. Dual 140mm Fans ($60)
Case: COOLER MASTER HAF 932 ($140)
PSU: CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX850 850w ($130)
SSD: Crucial M4 128GB SATA III ($125)
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 ($90)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200 ($100)
Sound: ASUS XONAR_DG 5.1 ($24)
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM ($100)
Peripherals: Cannibalize
$1529 total
So the concerns:
Have I made any errors with compatibility? Are there any gains I could make with better parts - without breaking the bank? The power supply, is 850w overkill? I'd eventually like to take the 2500k to 5GHz or close to it - though I realize the cooler I've chosen might not hack it for that. As far as upgrading the CPU to IB, I'd rather stick with SB and wait to upgrade until heat issues are resolved or proven unfounded. Any/all notes appreciated
CPU: Intel i5 2500k Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz ($220)
GPU: SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7950 3GB ($400)
Mobo: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 ($140)
CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK-140 CPU Cooler w. Dual 140mm Fans ($60)
Case: COOLER MASTER HAF 932 ($140)
PSU: CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX850 850w ($130)
SSD: Crucial M4 128GB SATA III ($125)
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 ($90)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200 ($100)
Sound: ASUS XONAR_DG 5.1 ($24)
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM ($100)
Peripherals: Cannibalize
$1529 total
So the concerns:
Have I made any errors with compatibility? Are there any gains I could make with better parts - without breaking the bank? The power supply, is 850w overkill? I'd eventually like to take the 2500k to 5GHz or close to it - though I realize the cooler I've chosen might not hack it for that. As far as upgrading the CPU to IB, I'd rather stick with SB and wait to upgrade until heat issues are resolved or proven unfounded. Any/all notes appreciated