First time Gaming Build

[ovechkin1313]

Hi, these are my specs on my gaming computer ( mostly for fsx, and normal usage) , i will be overclocking to 4ghz , if its possible on stock voltage, or i wana get close to that on stock.

Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200RPM 64MB SATA 6Gbps 3.5IN Internal Hard Drive

Intel Core i5 2500K Quad Core Unlocked Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Sandy Bridge 6MB - Processor. processor

Noctua NH-D14 LGA1155/1156/1366/AM3 I7/I5/PHENOM Heatpipe Cooler W/ NF-P14 140MM & NF-P12 120MM Fan -- cooler

ASUS P8Z77-V LE ATX LGA1155 Z77 DDR3 2PCI-E16 2PCI-E1 3PCI SATA3 DVI HDMI DP USB3.0 Motherboard-- motherboard

Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 Vengeance 8GB 2X4GB DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9-24 Dual Channel Memory Kit -- ram

AMD Radeon HD 7870 1GHz 2GB 4.8GHZ GDDR5 PCI-E DVI HDMI 2 X Mini Display Port -- graphics card

Antec Three Hundred Two Mid Tower Gaming Case 302 ATX 3X5.25 6X3.5INT No PS Front USB3.0 & Audio -- case

Thermaltake TR2 600W ATX12V V2.2 24PIN Power Supply with 120MM Fan -- psu

Bitfenix Spectre BFF-BLF-12025R-RP 120MM Red LED Case Fan 1000RPM -- optional fan

** please note, rate this machine for me, and if you could link me to a cheaper motherboard from the site ncix.ca, it would be a huge help . Helper will get top comment ; also thanks in advance! I will be playing fsx, and surfing internet alot

 

[ovechkin1313]

please respond , im in a hurry..

 

[wr6133]

I like it fits your need overall I'd 8/10 it. Would swap the cooler for a CM 212+ or 212 Evo and I'm an Nvidia fanboi so -1 on the gpu

Only issue I can think of is make sure the RAM heatspreaders are low profile so they dont block the heatsink

 

[ovechkin1313]

I like it fits your need overall I'd 8/10 it. Would swap the cooler for a CM 212+ or 212 Evo and I'm an Nvidia fanboi so -1 on the gpu

Only issue I can think of is make sure the RAM heatspreaders are low profile so they dont block the heatsink

Thanks , do you think the psu is good enough ? Also why switch to the evo 212? Also i think the amd raedon card i have is pretty damn good, and the ram problem, the people will be building my comp . so that wont be a problem!! : )

 

[wr6133]

PSU wise I would personally stick with OCZ, XFX, Corsair or seasonic, I'm not familiar with thermaltake PSU's we dont have it here in the UK so withheld comment.

212 is pretty much best bang for your buck cooler it performs as well or better than many that cost alot more.... your card is good I'm just an unashamed Nvidia fan

 

[digdog]

why 2500k when a 3570k is the same money;
also, no to Dh14 but yes to cheaper 212 Evo.

 

[ovechkin1313]

why 2500k when a 3570k is the same money;
also, no to Dh14 but yes to cheaper 212 Evo.

its 40 dollars more, and i dont need the extra oc power; im only overclocking to 4.2 at the max!

 

[ovechkin1313]

PSU wise I would personally stick with OCZ, XFX, Corsair or seasonic, I'm not familiar with thermaltake PSU's we dont have it here in the UK so withheld comment.

212 is pretty much best bang for your buck cooler it performs as well or better than many that cost alot more.... your card is good I'm just an unashamed Nvidia fan

is there any other motherboard from ncix.ca thata gives u good overclock benifits, and most of the benifits of the motherboard i have, for cheaper? thanks , it would help alot : )