Updated Build, Checking to make sure it looks okay

[FarmerTed]

I post earlier a day or 2 ago about a build. I decided to up my budget a bit, and after a bit of searching I came up with a new build. Basically I want to know if I could do better at the current price that the build is at, or if there are any modifications that would improve overall.

I will be using this for gaming purposes. I don't do any video editing, or anything like that. I will be using one monitor to start and may use my TV occasionally (46inch samsung LED 120hz 1080p).

I won't take anything personally, I appreciate any input on the matter. Thanks in advance.

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme6 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($154.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($162.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.61 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($445.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($445.91 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($97.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.96 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.44 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($167.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $2030.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-03 18:54 EDT-0400)

Also any input on what would be better, windows 7 or 8?

 

[elfmaslana]

Personally I believe windows 7 is easier to deal with when it comes to gaming , over windows 8. Only thing that I can recommend is some cooling for the processor and graphics card...

 

[FarmerTed]

Personally I believe windows 7 is easier to deal with when it comes to gaming , over windows 8. Only thing that I can recommend is some cooling for the processor and graphics card...

What kind of cooling would you recommend?

 

[Jack Revenant]

Personally I believe windows 7 is easier to deal with when it comes to gaming , over windows 8. Only thing that I can recommend is some cooling for the processor and graphics card...

What kind of cooling would you recommend?

I would advise either the Noctua DH14 (one of the best air coolers) or the NZXT Kraken x60 (one of the best closed-loop water coolers). With good case airflow, the Vapor-X coolers on the 7970s should be fine.
Note: To use the x60 with that case requires some modification, according to NZXT's compatibility sheet. My guess would be that this involves removing the top fan, but I can't be sure.

 

[FarmerTed]

Personally I believe windows 7 is easier to deal with when it comes to gaming , over windows 8. Only thing that I can recommend is some cooling for the processor and graphics card...

What kind of cooling would you recommend?

I would advise either the Noctua DH14 (one of the best air coolers) or the NZXT Kraken x60 (one of the best closed-loop water coolers). With good case airflow, the Vapor-X coolers on the 7970s should be fine.
Note: To use the x60 with that case requires some modification, according to NZXT's compatibility sheet. My guess would be that this involves removing the top fan, but I can't be sure.

Would you recommend one over the other? How does the rest of the build look overall?

 

[Jack Revenant]

Personally I believe windows 7 is easier to deal with when it comes to gaming , over windows 8. Only thing that I can recommend is some cooling for the processor and graphics card...

What kind of cooling would you recommend?

I would advise either the Noctua DH14 (one of the best air coolers) or the NZXT Kraken x60 (one of the best closed-loop water coolers). With good case airflow, the Vapor-X coolers on the 7970s should be fine.
Note: To use the x60 with that case requires some modification, according to NZXT's compatibility sheet. My guess would be that this involves removing the top fan, but I can't be sure.

Would you recommend one over the other? How does the rest of the build look overall?

I prefer the Kraken (and have it myself), but the Noctua might be slightly easier to install do to not requiring case alterations. For reference, both the NZXT Phantom 630 and NZXT Switch 810, both about $60 more than the 410, can mount the Kraken unmodified. That all said, it may well be as easy as removing a fan. I really have no clue what they mean about modification.

Edit: Also, you build looks great to me, but I'm also pretty sure that I helped design it, so I may not be impartial :lol:

 

[elfmaslana]

Either that or you can go with the CORSAIR Hydro Series H90 Water Cooler - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181036 for $100 . Possibly even amp it up if you prefer to go big and bad choose something more extravagant that I have no idea of , lol

 

[FarmerTed]

Personally I believe windows 7 is easier to deal with when it comes to gaming , over windows 8. Only thing that I can recommend is some cooling for the processor and graphics card...

What kind of cooling would you recommend?

I would advise either the Noctua DH14 (one of the best air coolers) or the NZXT Kraken x60 (one of the best closed-loop water coolers). With good case airflow, the Vapor-X coolers on the 7970s should be fine.
Note: To use the x60 with that case requires some modification, according to NZXT's compatibility sheet. My guess would be that this involves removing the top fan, but I can't be sure.

Would you recommend one over the other? How does the rest of the build look overall?

I prefer the Kraken (and have it myself), but the Noctua might be slightly easier to install do to not requiring case alterations. For reference, both the NZXT Phantom 630 and NZXT Switch 810, both about $60 more than the 410, can mount the Kraken unmodified. That all said, it may well be as easy as removing a fan. I really have no clue what they mean about modification.

Edit: Also, you build looks great to me, but I'm also pretty sure that I helped design it, so I may not be impartial :lol:

Yeah I just looked into it, looks like all I will have to do is switch out a fan. Thanks for your help by the way I sure do appreciate it!

 

[Jack Revenant]

Personally I believe windows 7 is easier to deal with when it comes to gaming , over windows 8. Only thing that I can recommend is some cooling for the processor and graphics card...

What kind of cooling would you recommend?

I would advise either the Noctua DH14 (one of the best air coolers) or the NZXT Kraken x60 (one of the best closed-loop water coolers). With good case airflow, the Vapor-X coolers on the 7970s should be fine.
Note: To use the x60 with that case requires some modification, according to NZXT's compatibility sheet. My guess would be that this involves removing the top fan, but I can't be sure.

Would you recommend one over the other? How does the rest of the build look overall?

I prefer the Kraken (and have it myself), but the Noctua might be slightly easier to install do to not requiring case alterations. For reference, both the NZXT Phantom 630 and NZXT Switch 810, both about $60 more than the 410, can mount the Kraken unmodified. That all said, it may well be as easy as removing a fan. I really have no clue what they mean about modification.

Edit: Also, you build looks great to me, but I'm also pretty sure that I helped design it, so I may not be impartial :lol:

Yeah I just looked into it, looks like all I will have to do is switch out a fan. Thanks for your help by the way I sure do appreciate it!

Always happy to help. Happy gaming!