jemcglot

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This will be my very first build and I want to play AAA titles for at least a few years on 1080p settings before having to upgrade my system. Please give me your input regarding my system specs and any weaknesses or compatibility issues. Thanks in advance. I also may try to overclock from what I have been reading its very easy and common these days.

Case: NZXT Phantom 410
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146085

CPU: i5 3570k
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504

CPU Cooler: Hyper EVO 212
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

GPU: EVGA GTX 680 Signature
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130797

PSU: SeaSonic X-Series 850W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151102

SSD: OCZ Vortex 4 128GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227791

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840

RAM: Corsair Vengeance LowPro 8GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233186

Mobo: ASRock Extreme4 Z77
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

Optical: ASUS DRW 24x DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

OS: Windows 7 Home 64bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

Total: $1,489.89
 

someguynamedmatt

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That setup will keep you going easily for the few years you're hoping for. Should be plenty of room for overclocking, and there really isn't anything I see any point in changing. I love that you have a rock solid power supply... I've seen too many people who go with some generic $30 unit and expect it to last forever. I'm personally a G.Skill RAM guy, but Corsair is an equally amazing brand and 8Gb should do you well for gaming; if you need more, you can always buy another kit.

Job well done. :)
 

ram1009

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My *thought* is that you should have asked before ordering.