Wondering if this will work without hiccups

[Adam Hodgins]

So I've finally picked out all parts which I would want to include in my first custom built PC and I would like to know from some experts on the subject whether or not I can go forward with ordering the parts and building the PC without encountering hiccups such as:
1. the CPU cooler/heatsink not fitting
2.the graphics card being to large(which it shouldn't be)
3.not having enough psu cables to plug everything in
4. not having enough/correct slots on my mobo for the selected parts
5. Anything else that could potentially be an issue.

the parts picked out:
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1hqXe

A few things to note:
1.I have two operating systems which will be installed on this computer one already on another hard drive which will be put into this computer aswell.
2. I also have another wireless b/g/n card which I will hopefully transfer over as well
3. the fans which come with the case will be replaced with the custom fans in the order.


Also, any cheaper but equally as good alternatives to anything already chosen would be appreciated 😉

Thanks in advance,
Adam

 

[Adam Hodgins]

My final goal is to get this PC as close to $1250 maximum as possible without changing to much for the worse as it is going to be a gaming pc

 

[markwp]

The I7 is a waste of money for gaming. Go with an I5 K model and a solid z77 for Ivy bridge or z87 for haswell. Use the extra $200 to beef up the gpu. Depending on the gpu you pick, you may need a larger psu.

Also, the ram you picked will not work with the 212 cooler. Get ram without the spreaders - they really serve no purpose other than bling, and you only need 8gb.

Are you doing a clean install of both os's, and which os's are they? The existing os on the hard drive will NOT work on a new motherboard due to the hardware changes.

 

[Adam Hodgins]

On top of gaming I do a bit of video/photo rendering as well as 3d modelling so for me at least the 16gb is needed but thanks so much for the input!

The two OS's are windows 7 home premium and windows 8 standard as not everything has a windows 8 equivalent yet, at least to my knowledge so there is no point a full upgrade.

Why exactly is the i7 a waste of money, as said in my first post i'm kind of new to the building/upgrading thing and normally just buy a pre-built.

Finally z77? z87? are those other saber tooth models?

 

[markwp]

You didn't mention your other needs in the original post.

Now you have to decide where your main interests/needs lie. For gaming, you really get no advantage with the 3820 and it is a four core just like the I5's. In addition, gaming does not take advantage of the extra cache, so you end up spending more on both the cpu and the m/b. On the other hand, rendering/video/3d/cad are all cpu intensive, and the best bet for that type of work is going to be the 8 core AMD cpus.

The 3820 will give you a reasonable blend for gaming/rendering, but you will be stuck on the 2011 platform and the next cpu upgrade is the 39xx series and considerable $$.

If you plan on dual booting both W7 and W8 off the ssd, you will need a larger drive - especially if you intend to load large cad/rendering programs and games on the ssd.

Z77 is the chipset associated with 3rd gen Intel chips (Ivy Bridge), and Z87 is the chipset associated with the new 4th gen Haswell cpus.

Mark

 

[Adam Hodgins]

One final question mark, if you are still around, What would be the best alternative to the 7870 I've seen some great hostility towards it in comparison to the GTX 670 even though they are roughly the same and the gtx is $200 more.

What would be your pick for a better video card that would be within the ~$250 region, if there is one.

Would nvidia GPU with an intel CPU be a better match than an AMD/ATI GPU with an intel CPU for more than brand loyalty??

I have decided to just go with W8 as now it seems all but a slight few program have been update for compatibility sake.

Build as of this post:http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1htld
--Adam

 

[Adam Hodgins]

Also will the HDMI from the graphics card handle all needed sound (to be sent to my television/monitor with built in speakers) or do I also need a sound/audio card??

Sorry that sounds really stupid but I just do not know

 

[markwp]

You're going to find fanboys and detractors for each brand. There is nothing at all wrong with the 7870. At a price point of $250, either the 7870 or a gtx760 are the choices. Either card will work just fine with either Intel or AMD processors. I currently use an AMD card, but I also have an nvidia in my wife's rig. When I buy a gpu, I buy first on bandwidth, second on power consumption, third on "freebies/goodies" and last on maker (AMD or Nvidia). I tend to stick to EVGA, Asus and Sapphire.

Yes, HDMI will carry sound and audio to your tv.

Mark

 

[Rhavi Marques]

on the w8 note: i thought i was going to have trouble when i bought a w8 gaming laptop, but really anything is backwards compatible... as long as you get a program to do away with the silly touch menu and bring back the start button+menu.