Help a Newbie out please :D

[TangD]

Hello guys, i am new to computer building and decided to spark a new interest trying to build a Gaming Desktop based around the i5-2500K .

This is my current build so far, please if you have any suggestions let me know, i will be forever grateful . Mainly i am trying to maybe lower the cost a bit but not sacrificing too much performance, because the main games i play are HON, and Dota 2 when it comes out. Both does not require amazing specs

CPU: Intel I5 2500k 3.3ghz - $230
Motherboard: Asus P8P67 ATX - LGA1155 - $130
Video Card: Geforce Asus ENGTX460 - $140
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series DDR3 1333MHz (PC3-10666) 12GB (3x4GB) Triple Channel Kit (F3-10666CL9T-12GBRL) - $95
Power Supply Unit: Cooler Master GX 650W Power Supply - $80
Hard drive: estern Digital Caviar Black (WD7502AAEX) 750GB SATA3 7200RPM 64MB Cache (OEM)- $70
DVD Drive: ASUS DRW-24B1ST Black SATA 24X DVD-Writer 24xDVD+R/-R 24xDVD+/-R DL 8xDVD+RW/6xDVD-RW 48xCD-R OEM - $25

Case $80

Total:$830 Before Tax

Optional: Zalman CNPS9700LED Ultra Quiet Cpu Cooler


I am sorry if i posted in a wrong section of the forum :/. And also the prices i have gotten were the lowest current prices taken from the sites; Tigerdirect, NCIX, and Canada Computers.
Thanks for your time

 

[TangD]

Mistake : $850 Before tax sorryd

 

[Fureh]

try a corsair or antec psu, you will be happier with the build vs the CM unit

 

[Conumdrum]

Yea, you should link to JonnyGuru for all PSU issues. Pick from there for your PSU. 650 watts (yea good size for your needs) is just a start... Ripple values, effiency, amperage on the 12 VDC rails....

Why in the world do you need 12Gb for ram?

Otherwise okay, I don't know a lot about mobos lately.

$80 case... cooling ability?

 

[Theocnoob]

Nobody has pointed out that you're using a triple channel kit in a dual channel mobo. You'll have dual channel and single channel together, which sucks. 4 8 or 16. Not 12.

 

[Bobnova]

The people above have you pretty much covered, you need dual channel ram and a Corsair PSU (or other high quality).

On the CPU cooler: The Zalman non-tower series is mostly for looks, something like this will give you better temps.

Other than that, everything looks good!

 

[TangD]

Thank you guys so much for the help, and yeah i feel like an idiot now regarding the ram.
think ill just get the 8GiG instead, saves some money too lol:

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series DDR3 1600MHz (PC3-12800) 8GB (2x4GB) Dual Channel Kit (F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL)

And my other friend was telling about how CM isnt that great, so i will definitely check out the Antec PSU and the Cooler Bobnova recommended; more research ahead .

Yeah for a 80 dollar case im looking for one with at least 4 fans.

Thanks guys

 

[stunt]

Thank you guys so much for the help, and yeah i feel like an idiot now regarding the ram.
think ill just get the 8GiG instead, saves some money too lol:

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series DDR3 1600MHz (PC3-12800) 8GB (2x4GB) Dual Channel Kit (F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL)

And my other friend was telling about how CM isnt that great, so i will definitely check out the Antec PSU and the Cooler Bobnova recommended; more research ahead .

Yeah for a 80 dollar case im looking for one with at least 4 fans.

Thanks guys

Go with the Corsair HX650 PSU. You'll thank us for it.