Haven't build a computer in 8 years, I would really appreciate your opinions and help

ilian11

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Aug 23, 2013
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Hi everyone,

I'm building a gaming / video / photoshop / office computer.

It's been at least 8 years since my last built and to be honest, I feel a bit out of touch. Given my purpose behind this built, what is your opinion given my parts list below. I really appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1vtOa
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1vtOa/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1vtOa/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($318.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Noctua NT-H1 3.5g Thermal Paste ($9.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z77 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($232.97 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($212.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital VelociRaptor 500GB 3.5" 10000RPM Internal Hard Drive ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($333.98 @ Newegg)
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($62.00 @ TigerDirect)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN822N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($94.53 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Logitech K350 Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1791.37
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-23 18:56 EDT-0400)
 

Jaxem

Honorable
That's a great build for your purpose, the only thing i would change is the PSU, Rosewill isn't one of the better makers, 650W or higher from Seasonic, Corsair, or XFX is your best bet. Good luck!