First Computer Build

[Roger Narq]

I'm just wondering how this computer build is and if I need to buy something extra that doesn't come with these parts like fan connectors, SATA cords, etc.

Updated 8/31/2013 at 1:40PM
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 400R Graphite grey and black ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case ($99.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139008
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 Haswell 3.2GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80546I54570 ($199.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116896
CPU Cooler: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO RR-212E-20PK-R2 Continuous Direct Contact 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler Compatible with latest Intel 2011/1366/1155 and AMD FM1/FM2/AM3+ ($39.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099




Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA GGb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard ($134.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128591

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL8D-8GBXM ($72.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231445
GPU: GIGABYTE GV-R787OC-2GD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card ($209.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125418


PSU: CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 650W ATX12V/EPS12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply ($109.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139031
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda STBD2000101 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Retail kit ($99.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148910
Disk Drive: ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM ($19.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

OS: Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit (Full Version) - OEM ($99.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416550
Mouse: Logitech G100s 910-003533 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical 2500 dpi Gaming Mouse ($24.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104837
Mouse Pad: XTRAC PADS Ripper Optical Mouse pad ($11.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817114174


Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Keyboard ($49.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109191
Speakers: Logitech LS21 7 Watts RMS (FTC) 2.1 Stereo Speaker System - Black ($24.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121019


Headset: Logitech G230 3.5mm Connector Circumaural Stereo Gaming Headset ($39.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104840






Monitor: ASUS VX238H Black 23" 1ms (GTG) HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight LCD Monitor 250 cd/m2 80,000,000:1 Built-in Speakers ($179.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236305
Case Fans: COOLER MASTER R4-S2S-124K-GP 120mm Case Fan 4 in 1 pack ($12.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103052

 

[Fatesadvent]

You shouldn't need any extra cables. If you plan to ever run dual graphics cards (i.e. crossfire), you may want a level up power supply because the 650W only has 2x6+2 links and the 7870 uses both (e.g. you would need another 2x to add another card). It's not undoable but less of a hassle. Personal experience.

 

[Roger Narq]

You shouldn't need any extra cables. If you plan to ever run dual graphics cards (i.e. crossfire), you may want a level up power supply because the 650W only has 2x6+2 links and the 7870 uses both (e.g. you would need another 2x to add another card). It's not undoable but less of a hassle. Personal experience.

Ok, I will probably do crossfire later, and I'll upgrade my psu. And what do you mean by "650W only has 2x6+2 links and the 7870 uses both"? I'm new to PSU's, I just know what wattage I need.

 

[badboyrog]

go for hd 7950 or 7970 gpu .... you can have a real bargain on these card right now .... around 290$

 

[Fatesadvent]

well the 7870 card has 2 slots that you have to plug in to give it power. the 2 slots are 6 pins each (6+2pin is another kind). the power supply you chose I looked up only has 2x 6 pins by default. if you were to have crossfire, you would have 4x 6 pins needed, but your power supply would only give you 2, so you'd be short 2 (i.e. can't power the 2nd card, just through lack of connectors). I say its annoying and not impossible because you can most likely just buy adapters for it. Better avoid the hassle and expense of getting cables if you can.

edit: please correct me if im wrong anyone, im not that experienced myself