Suggestions on my future build

[archon20]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/I261

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme6 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($159.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($188.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Microcenter)
Wireless Network Adapter: Intel 6235AN.HMWWB 802.11a/b/g/n Mini-PCI-Express Wi-Fi Adapter ($22.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus HF1 ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Other: GPU Water Block ($90.00)
Other: Liquid Cooling Kit ($170.00)
Other: LCD Screen ($35.00)
Total: $1406.41
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-06 22:41 EST-0500)




I appreciate any help! Thank you very much for your time. I am also a first time builder.

 

[Superbucsfan]

What are you looking to do on this computer? Like what games and resolutions do you want to play at? This will help us determine what/if anything should be changed.

Looks like a nice build though IMO. I'd say possibly bump up that 660 to an AMD 7950 or 7970 if you have the cash to spend on it. Also I don't know where you'll get a nice LCD screen for $35. And you should probably have some HDD in the system at least. You don't want to just have the SSD to rely on because 250GB isn't really that much once you get into downloading a few games and any movies/music/pictures.

 

[archon20]

I have a 1 TB external hard drive if needed, I won't be gaming that much besides LoL, SC2, Sims 3, SimCity, games like this.

I want this computer for multitasking (I have multiple programs open all the time) and for audio production.

I apologize for not stating this in the first post.



EDIT:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811996004

This is the LCD Screen. (It's a small drive bay panel)

 

[Superbucsfan]

I see, I thought you wanted an LCD Monitor, but I realize now lol

Well if that's all you want the computer for I don't know why you would need the 3570k even, I might even send you back to the 2500k or an AMD processor (sorry I don't know anything about them).

I also think that you don't need the 850W power supply, and that could be a place you could save money as well.

That being said, if you like the price-tag of your build then it looks like an awesome set up in my opinion for what you want. Good luck!

 

[Superbucsfan]

Oh and possibly get 2x8GB RAM modules instead of the 4x4GB, shouldn't change performance of your system at all, and it will cut about $30-$40 off your total and leave the room open for expansion in the future without trashing anything.

In my build I am doing that so that when I save up the cash I can push mine to 32GB to run Solidworks and LabVIEW with some serious RAM.

 

[archon20]

I read someone's post on Tom's Hardware who said that I should buy RAM all at once though? That's why I just decided to stick with 4x4gb now. But I was thinking that video card because I wanted to run all those games on MAX settings. Would that be possible with a cheaper video card?

Also would that water block be good for the video card? I just want to be able to get the most out of my PC! Thanks in advance! I really appreciate your help

Edit: What PSU do I need if I wanted to overclock the CPU and the GPU?


EDIT EDIT: Should I get two of these http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009LTUDDK/ for $100 each instead?

 

[masterman467]

2x4 should be plenty. a friend has a rig with 32 gb of ram and has never used 8.
The Video Card should be a GTX 670 if you plan to play any newer games... ever. might as well get it now insted of wasting money on a card thats not quite enough in a few years. Drop the ssd for a 1tb HDD (100 bucks, WD is good). unless your opening lots of files at once or somthing i see no point (Meh b00t tymz lol how often do you restart your pc? once a day?) to an ssd. a 550W seasonic PSU would be more then enough for you. the money from droping some of these parts will more then pay for the gtx 670. Also, check the link in my sig.

 

[archon20]

I don't really game though on my computer. I use my xbox for that. Do you still recommend a better video card?