[PC] help with first time build. any advice?

[red33]

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card ($449.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cooler Master Megaflow 110.0 CFM 200mm Fan ($8.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: BenQ GW2750HM 27.0" Monitor ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Rosewill RIKB-11001 Wired Slim Keyboard ($12.98 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Cooler Master SGM-2001-BLON1 Wired Optical Mouse ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1518.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-28 23:12 EDT-0400)

[jms493]

Looks like a killer build to me. The 770 is pretty crazy. I have a 760 and it pretty much maxes everything out at $260 beans. I guess the 770 should cover you for the next 3-4 years. Should be an awesome PC that will last a very long time. Just note that processor is not an overclockable one.

[red33]

Looks like a killer build to me. The 770 is pretty crazy. I have a 760 and it pretty much maxes everything out at $260 beans. I guess the 770 should cover you for the next 3-4 years. Should be an awesome PC that will last a very long time. Just note that processor is not an overclockable one.

yea i dont want to OC. not comfortable enough to do so.

I was torn between the 760 or the 770, friend tols me I should splurge a little since it will make my CPU last longer. But if i do change something it will probably be the graphics card, going to a 760.

[padman59]

Looks good.

[red33]

just read a few more things. Maybe i should just go with the 760. looks like getting a 770 would just be overkill for a single monitor setup. I mean if i wanted to upgrade my monitors as well it might be feasible but i dont want to spend that much. Still need to buy a cpu chair.

If i need help later, would getting another 760 for SLI be an option to help run games? If i do decide that do I need to upgrade my cooling system?

[jms493]

just read a few more things. Maybe i should just go with the 760. looks like getting a 770 would just be overkill for a single monitor setup. I mean if i wanted to upgrade my monitors as well it might be feasible but i dont want to spend that much. Still need to buy a cpu chair.

If i need help later, would getting another 760 for SLI be an option to help run games? If i do decide that do I need to upgrade my cooling system?

As long as that MB supports Nvidia SLi then all you have to do is slap on another 760 and BOOM.

see video.

[jtarr88]

Hows the build coming.

[Maynard]

take a look at your ram costs. $77 for 8gb is way expensive imo. you should be able to get 8gb for more like 40 or 50 bucks. other than that it looks good. i have many of those parts myself

oh, also seems like a lofty price for the mouse and keyboard. you can find wireless combos on newegg for 15 - 20 bucks

[jms493]

take a look at your ram costs. $77 for 8gb is way expensive imo. you should be able to get 8gb for more like 40 or 50 bucks. other than that it looks good. i have many of those parts myself

nah not really for 1600MHz. Cheapest I found, with a decent name, was Kingston for 58.99 on a Newegg flash sale. RAM has gone up in price.

[red33]

take a look at your ram costs. $77 for 8gb is way expensive imo. you should be able to get 8gb for more like 40 or 50 bucks. other than that it looks good. i have many of those parts myself

oh, also seems like a lofty price for the mouse and keyboard. you can find wireless combos on newegg for 15 - 20 bucks

Ill look into the ram again. Also I want wired mouse and keyboard.

Thnx

[padman59]

take a look at your ram costs. $77 for 8gb is way expensive imo. you should be able to get 8gb for more like 40 or 50 bucks. other than that it looks good. i have many of those parts myself

oh, also seems like a lofty price for the mouse and keyboard. you can find wireless combos on newegg for 15 - 20 bucks

RAM has been going up in price substantially over the past year. I'm sure he could find some a bit cheaper, but about $60-70 is what I'd expect for 8GB at the moment.