Building a gaming pc

[Yashar456]

Hey guys, I needed some advise and ideas on making my first gaming computer. I want to have decent parts in my system while maintaining a "budget" (max $1300ish) . I have gone through each of the parts roughly and found out some specific kinds. I need help making sure all of these products will all work with each other. Also if you could give me suggestions on better products/brands I would greatly appreciate it.
Here's my rough draft:
GRAPHICS CARD
Asus HD 7770-2GD5 from newegg- $149.99

TOWER/CASE
Cooler Master HAF 932 from newegg- $154.99
Thermaltake Overseer RX-1 from newegg- $129.99

MOTHERBOARD
Asus sabertooth 990fx from newegg- $184.99
BIOSTAR LGA ATX intel from newegg -$104.99

CPU
Intel core i5-3570k Ivy bridge 3.4ghz (3.8 ghz turbo) - $199.99

HARD DRIVE
Western Digital WD black, 1 TB, 7200 RPM , 3.5 ‘’ internal hard drive - $77.99

RAM
Corsair vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) 240 pin DDR3- $79.99

POWER SUPPLY
Corsair CX series CX430 430W from newegg- $59.99

SOUND CARD
ASUS XONOR essence ST 24 bit- 199.99

HEAT SINK
Cooler master hyper 212 - $34.99

FANS
Cooler master Mega flow 200mm red LED - $16.99

Note* i put two kinds in some of them just as possibilities

Thanks,
Yashar

 

[animal]

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html

Intel still beats the AMD CPUs....and turbo boost occurs when it is needed, you don't have to do anything

 

[THSNOTLEK]

Go for AMD. Cheaper more cores more expensive GPU Enough said. A amd with a better gpu out does a Intel with a worse Gpu. Plus it will be somewhat more future proof on medium setting games if they every use 6 cores like BF4 does.

 

[Yashar456]

are you going to need a keyboard/mouse, monitor and/or OS? and will they need to be considered as part of your $1300 budget or seperate?

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html

Intel still beats the AMD CPUs....and turbo boost occurs when it is needed, you don't have to do anything

Ok, so I've got another $100 to put on this rig, is there anyway of getting a better cpu than the one we already have?
Plus, I'm looking to change the case, I like the NZXT cases.. specifically this one http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/110-lexa-s-case.html
and this one http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/95-phantom-410-mid-tower-case.html
Tell me what you think, I want to order this case and etc, soon so ya lol
Thanks

 

[animal]

Not in the socket 1150 i5 category. You could get an i7 for the extra $100, but that would do you little good in the gaming arena. You could get a low-end socket 2011 i7 CPU, but socket 2011 motherboards are on the expensive side. You would be better off using the extra $100 to get the GTX 760 4GB Vram model (unless that is what you plan on getting anyway) or by upgrading some other build accessory such as an AIO water cooler like ones from Corsair (or many others), buying extra fans to utilize unpopulated fan locations in your case, or getting internal lighting for your case if the case you choose has a window allowing you to see inside.

As far as what case to get, it's entirely up to you, NZXT is considered one of the premier case manufacturers, so whichever one you like best. After all, it is your build, so what I (or anyone else) like should not really matter. It's a matter of "Is the case a quality one?" and "Does the case have the room/clearance for ALL of the parts you selected and the features you are looking for?"

 

[Yashar456]

Alright, I've started looking at thermal takes too.. especially the MK1. This supports the atx motherboards and it has a lot of room inside. Plus the ventilation is better in this case than the NZXT's. I want to know will this support everything because I'm going to buy soon. I think I'm most likely just going to get a 200mm fan to put into the case. (lol save a bit of money) I'm gonna stick with the cpu, just incase later on in the future I think about overclocking. GPU- gtx 760 4gb I'm gonna stick with that too.

I feel like I'm ready to buy, this is what I've got http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/
Note* (I got the case covered)

Any comments, ideas ?

 

[animal]

your "new" build list link doesn't show your build....it links to the pcpartpicker "System Build" start page

 

[Yashar456]

your "new" build list link doesn't show your build....it links to the pcpartpicker "System Build" start page

hmm, I'll send you the part names
CPU
Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler

Motherboard
Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage
Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card
EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4GB Video Card

Case Fan
Cooler Master Megaflow 110.0 CFM 200mm Fan

Power Supply
Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

Optical Drive
Plextor PX-891SA-26 DVD/CD Writer

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)

So ya, i got the case covered.. Thermaltake MK-1... anything else needed? This motherboard is integrated with a sound board right, like I don't need to buy a sound card?

 

[animal]

Just so you are aware, The ThermalTake MK1 case only allows for a CPU cooler up to 180 mm without the side 200 mm installed. The Cooler Master 200mm fan you plan on buying is 30 mm thick, so that means the case could only support a maximum CPU cooler of 150 mm with the side fan installed.. The CM Hyper 212 EVO's heght is 159 mm, so you cannot use a 30 mm thickness fan, you will need to find a 20 mm thickness fan if you plan on adding one to that case.

And yes, the motherboard has a very good built-in/onboard sound. I doubt you will need a sound card.

 

[Yashar456]

Just so you are aware, The ThermalTake MK1 case only allows for a CPU cooler up to 180 mm without the side 200 mm installed. The Cooler Master 200mm fan you plan on buying is 30 mm thick, so that means the case could only support a maximum CPU cooler of 150 mm with the side fan installed.. The CM Hyper 212 EVO's heght is 159 mm, so you cannot use a 30 mm thickness fan, you will need to find a 20 mm thickness fan if you plan on adding one to that case.

And yes, the motherboard has a very good built-in/onboard sound. I doubt you will need a sound card.

Alright, so either a 20mm thick fan or i guess a wider case?or smaller cpu cooler?

 

[Yashar456]

Alright AeroCool Silent Master 200mm Blue LED Case Fan has a 20mm thickness
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835129065
Lol the cpu cooler and the side fan are going to be 1 mm apart?
Should I look for a smaller cpu fan or should that be fine

 

[Yashar456]

Ok one thing I noticed lol, for some reason I thought we were getting this cpu http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504
is this any better?

 

[animal]

depends on the situation, but the 3570k is 3rd gen (socket 1155, limited mobo's left on the market), while 4670k is 4th gen (socket 1150, better mobo selection available). The 4670k will be more future-proof, although 5th gen Intel processors (socket 1150) are due out later this year.

 

[Yashar456]

alright, well does the turbo boost give an advantage to the i5 3570k and how much ghz do I really need in cpu for gaming.
By the way I'm getting the gtx 760 graphics card and the case soon. For the case I'm going with the thermal take mk1, and is there any possibility of getting a cpu cooler (if we go with the 4670k) thats smaller in width because I found a fan that was 20mm in thickness but they will be 1mm apart.

 

[Yashar456]

depends on the situation, but the 3570k is 3rd gen (socket 1155, limited mobo's left on the market), while 4670k is 4th gen (socket 1150, better mobo selection available). The 4670k will be more future-proof, although 5th gen Intel processors (socket 1150) are due out later this year.

And I was gonna say do I really need that side fan, i've read reviews and they have said its not necessary. So the CPU cooler fan should be just fine right ?

 

[animal]

There are smaller aftermarket coolers available, for the top performing ones I'd suggest visiting www.frostytech.com

As for needing the side fan, that's up to you. You can always add it later if you find your GPU temps running warm/high.

 

[Yashar456]

There are smaller aftermarket coolers available, for the top performing ones I'd suggest visiting www.frostytech.com

As for needing the side fan, that's up to you. You can always add it later if you find your GPU temps running warm/high.

I've been looking over the site, and it seems like there isn't any cpu fan cooler for a 1150 socket type

 

[animal]

There are smaller aftermarket coolers available, for the top performing ones I'd suggest visiting www.frostytech.com

As for needing the side fan, that's up to you. You can always add it later if you find your GPU temps running warm/high.

I've been looking over the site, and it seems like there isn't any cpu fan cooler for a 1150 socket type

just about all of todays aftermarket coolers are universal, meaning they fit a variety of different socket types.

 

[Yashar456]

are you going to need a keyboard/mouse, monitor and/or OS? and will they need to be considered as part of your $1300 budget or seperate?

There are smaller aftermarket coolers available, for the top performing ones I'd suggest visiting www.frostytech.com

As for needing the side fan, that's up to you. You can always add it later if you find your GPU temps running warm/high.

I've been looking over the site, and it seems like there isn't any cpu fan cooler for a 1150 socket type

just about all of todays aftermarket coolers are universal, meaning they fit a variety of different socket types.

alright, sorry I didn't know lol, so then should I still be looking for the 1150 socket type? Or will any work?
I found this one, and its a bit smaller than the one before that http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103064

 

[animal]

you will be more concerned with its cooling ability (meaning whatever aftermarket cooler you go with). You might want to consider one of these:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rls24m24pkr1

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-cpu-cooler-clw0217

 

[Yashar456]

you will be more concerned with its cooling ability (meaning whatever aftermarket cooler you go with). You might want to consider one of these:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rls24m24pkr1

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-cpu-cooler-clw0217

I don't know, for some reason I just want to stay away from liquid cooling. Which one will be more reliable in the long run.

 

[animal]

Personally, I prefer air coolers as even if the fan goes bad, you have a massive heatsink to provide some cooling until you can get a replacement fan (or fans). However, with a AIO, if the pump goes bad, you have no cooling at all. Also the cost of replacing a fan or two is so much less than having to replace the AIO cooler. I would not be too worried about the 1 mm clearance by going with the 212 EVO, but if you are concerned and decide to look for a shorter one that would allow more clearance, just try and choose one with a good reviews from sites like frostytech, here, or maybe Anandtech (amongst many hardware review sites out there).

 

[Yashar456]

Hey, thanks ya I'm gonna go with fan cooling. I found a cpu cooler on newegg and it has great reviews on it
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103064

Will this perform as well as the ones off of frostytech and Anandtech. I see that the ones on those sites are a lot more expensive but I guess they are good quality cpu coolers. See I'm not looking to overclock right when I get the computer, more like in a year to 8 months if I really need more power so is it really necessary to go with a expensive cpu cooler.
Thanks

 

[animal]

No, for light to moderate overclocking, the TX3 should do. Just remember to keep an eye on your CPU temps when you decide to overclock.

 

[Yashar456]

are you going to need a keyboard/mouse, monitor and/or OS? and will they need to be considered as part of your $1300 budget or seperate?

No, for light to moderate overclocking, the TX3 should do. Just remember to keep an eye on your CPU temps when you decide to overclock.

Okay, well looks like I'm going to wrap this up. I already have my case and gpu, I just need to order the rest of the parts. Any thing else do I need to consider? By the way, I'm curious (might sound like a stupid question) but will I be able to connect to the internet with a cable, like does the motherboard have a internet plug. I know I have to get a wireless device in order to use wireless but just wondering.
Also the power supply, is it going to be enough for the system( Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply)
Lastly lol, Do I have everything? And is it the best I can get?

 

[animal]

Yes, the motherboard has a wired internet port. You will need a cable to connect it to your modem/router. If your modem/router supports wireless and you decide to get a wireless adapter for your computer, just make sure the adapter is compatible with the modem/router. (There are several types - b/g/n/etc.) As far as "will the PSU be large enough for your system?", yes, a system with a GTX 760 only requires a quality 500W PSU, so the 620W will cover it and give you some headroom for when you decide to overclock. If you are going to be doing the internet thing, I strongly suggest that you get/install/use an antivirus program (either a free or paid version) along with a program called MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (free version available, although if you sign up for e-mails from Newegg the paid version often runs at ~ $15, I recommend getting the paid version). Other than that, as long as you have a keyboard, mouse and monitor you should be good to go unless you need speakers or headphones. For the budget that you were working with, yes, this a damn good system IMHO. Best of luck with your build and I really hope you enjoy your system. It's been a pleasure assisting you. Feel free to message me if something comes up that you have a question about. Happy gaming!