So... Building a PC... I Have No Experience... How's This?

[littlespedve]

-Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3Ghz 6MB Cache Quad-Core (I don't know if the 3750k is worth it)

-Stock Intel LGA1155 Heatsink and Fan (I need suggestions for a good Heatsink, as I'm getting a K processor and i think it would be better to have an aftermarket Heatsink. So this isn't staying)

-GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H (Intel Z77, 2xPCI-E, 6xSATA, 4xDDR3) (Again, no idea)

-8GB (4GBx2) PC3 10666 DDR3 1333Mhz Memory Lifetime Warranty (8gb is fine)

-1TB 7200RPM 32MB Cache SATA3 6Gbps (Major Brand) (I might take a 500GB out of my older laptop)

-24X LG SATA Dual Layer DVD /-RW/CDRW w/Nero (Blueray is not needed)

-2GB GeForce GTX 670 GDDR5 PCI-E Dual-DVI/HDMI (Major Brand) (How much performance loss would i get with a 660ti?)

-Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit (Might get Windows 8 at some point)

-Antec Black Three Hundred Two (3 5.25, 6 3.5) 2 Fans, Audio/USB 3.0 (I don't even know if this case is compatible with all of this, i just picked the pretty one. )

-500watt Cooler Master Extreme Power Plus (Is 500watts enough?)

-Onboard LAN included (I'm picking up a cheap dongle, running a cord from the basement would be a bit messy)

-Onboard Sound included (I'm no audiophile, this is fine, amirite?)

-3 Year Parts and Labor Warranty (I'm building on eCollege PC but i plan on building it myself, (for experience and cost cuts))

$1,258.00 (A little on the expensive side, i plan on selling my ASUS G74Sx, how much could i get?)

Sorry if this build is a complete failure, i have no experience whatsoever. I pretty much built this list with the knowledge I've gained from reading topics on several websites. Making the switch to a desktop will be kind of difficult but it should be worth it in the long run. Cheers!

 

[Casham]

Best advice I can give is to not rush it, take your time and research every part.
I would also recommend Overclock.net as a fantastic database/source of knowledge.

Make sure to run your list by them on the forums.

In terms of cases, the Antec is excellent for airflow but have you considered either the CoolerMaster HAF X or other CoolerMaster cases, they're latest offerings are quite impressive.

 

[Fdbl]

I'm by no means an expert, but make sure everything is compatible.
This may seem obvious but's definitely something worth double checking.
Also do some prize comparions.

 

[littlespedve]

Best advice I can give is to not rush it, take your time and research every part.
I would also recommend Overclock.net as a fantastic database/source of knowledge.

Make sure to run your list by them on the forums.

In terms of cases, the Antec is excellent for airflow but have you considered either the CoolerMaster HAF X or other CoolerMaster cases, they're latest offerings are quite impressive.

Most of the Cooler Master cases i have looked at either are really rugged looking and not sleek, or have a huge ass logo on it. Do you have any recommendations that aren't so, "in the way"? I really like sleek things for some reason.

I'm in no rush to purchase anything, my laptop is still fine for what i do, just the boost in performance and larger screen would be nice. I could wait until Christmas for it, maybe there will be some holiday deals. I might even get my parents to pitch in a bit, it's a little hard to get that much money at 13 years old.

Someone on Gamefaqs set me up with a wonderful build, i guess i should go check out what else they have made up for me, and maybe check out Overclock.net and see what they have to say.

Bottom of the line, i want to keep it cheap but i still want a powerful rig that can handle anything for the next little while, I would salvage parts from my laptop, (HDD, RAM, etc.) but I'm selling my laptop to help pay for the desktop. I have a monitor and keyboard but i could also use something nicer. I'm looking into some of the ASUS monitors available and the Logitech G series keyboards. I also think my Dad might have some Newegg coupons. I'll do some price crunching later.

 

[littlespedve]

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570k
MOBO: Asus P8Z77-V
RAM: G.Skill Area 2x4GB
GPU: EVGA 2GB GTX 670
SSD : Samsung 830 128GB
HDD : Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB
PSU: SeaSonic M12II 750W
Case: Corsair 400R or Antec 1100

Someone on Gamefaqs put that together, i also get Borderlands 2 free. I might drop the SSD and bring the PSU down to 600-700watts. I'm gonna get all of the parts in my cart on Newegg and see what i come up with. The Board also comes with a 60gb SSD, i could sell that or maybe give it away to someone.

 

[ConroD]

Don't drop the SSD, that will be the basically be the center piece to your build. Dropping the PSU shouldn't be an issue with your output though.
Seems okay other than that.

 

[littlespedve]

Thanks everyone I think i have almost everything figured out. I'm still not sure on the SSD but odds are i will end up keeping it. I might just wait until Christmas as my laptop is still fine, so i can wait a bit. Keyboard, and monitor suggestions anyone? I have speakers and a mouse already.

 

[Fdbl]

Thanks everyone I think i have almost everything figured out. I'm still not sure on the SSD but odds are i will end up keeping it. I might just wait until Christmas as my laptop is still fine, so i can wait a bit. Keyboard, and monitor suggestions anyone? I have speakers and a mouse already.

If you still need a case:
Silencio 550

 

[littlespedve]

If you still need a case:
Silencio 550

It's so perfect i might cry. Thank-you.

 

[TheGurw]

If you still need a case:
Silencio 550

Do you know what that is? THAT'S MOTHERFUCKING USB 3.0, BITCHES!

 

[kingjok3r]

Do you know what that is? THAT'S MOTHERFUCKING USB 3.0, BITCHES!

Yea, my trooper has that, and so does my MB

 

[Kerzyte]

The list is pretty good and as soon as you get that Newegg wishlist done, please post it so I can see some specifics.

To clarify, you are getting a K processor, but do you intend to overclock it? It you do, it would be wise to get an aftermarket heat-sink or even closed looped water cooling. Also, Ivy Bridge processors (3570K) run hotter than Sandy Bridge processors when overclocked, so if you do decide to stick with stock cooling or want to overclock higher, you should get the 2500K.

As for the GPU, the 670 is the best out there without spending insane amounts of money(for a very minor performance increase). I assume you would be getting the base EVGA, or even better, the SC(SuperClocked). That will run you $400-$410. Once you finish the wishlist I will be able to tell more, but until then, is that within your budget? If not, you can always drop down to the 660 Ti. The only difference between them are the memory controllers and bit width, which have a larger negative impact on higher resolution screens.

If you have any questions about this confusing post, please don't hesitate to ask.

 

[JerzeyLegend]

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If you aren't going to overclock, drop the K. You get nothing from it but unlocked multipliers.

Keep both SSDs. Make the 60GB your boot, and use the 128GB for the games you need to load fast.

Otherwise good. Don't lower the PSU, give your system room to breathe.

 

[MrN2itiv]

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If you aren't going to overclock, drop the K. You get nothing from it but unlocked multipliers.

Keep both SSDs. Make the 60GB your boot, and use the 128GB for the games you need to load fast.

Otherwise good. Don't lower the PSU, give your system room to breathe.

Total agreement

 

[littlespedve]

You people are just the best, lol. Thanks for all of the help.