My First Gaming Build - Need Suggestions

[claire001024]

Hello Guys,

I'm new at building a gaming PC. I've done some researches about the components to choose and came up with this build.

New build - i5 3570K + HD 7870 + ASRock Z77 Extreme4

I'm not completely familiar with the compatibility of all the components, but I based them on the comments that I have read. Please check and see if it will be alright.

Notes:
- The current cost is roughly $1.3k. Maybe some parts can be replaced with cheaper ones without sacrificing performance/stability?
- Wanted 16GB RAM since I'll be using it as a developer machine too.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Deemo13]

Looks good from here. All you need is a power supply, cooling, and storage. And a case of course, which I will not recommend, as it is the user's choice.

As for cooling, I would recommend the Noctua NH-D14.

If you are not running more than one card, you can stick to a smaller power supply. Something like the Antec NEO ECO 520W or the XFX 550W should do.

 

[claire001024]

Looks good from here. All you need is a power supply, cooling, and storage. And a case of course, which I will not recommend, as it is the user's choice.

As for cooling, I would recommend the Noctua NH-D14.

If you are not running more than one card, you can stick to a smaller power supply. Something like the Antec NEO ECO 520W or the XFX 550W should do.

Thanks a lot for the suggestion. I'll consider those in the build. I assume Noctua NH-D14 will give enough space for the head spreader of the RAM right?

 

[Deemo13]

Depends on the RAM you are using.

 

[claire001024]

Will it work with this one?

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)

Thanks!

 

[Deemo13]

Well, for gaming, you don't need 16GB first of all.

And just make sure there are no huge heatsinks on the RAM.