NEW PC Setup

[rio1]

Hello New to the forum and my first PC to be build.
Here is what I got so far. Let me know what you think and what needs to be upgraded..

Thanks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...3&sku=I69-3570

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=N126-1024

Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.Sniper 3 EATX LGA1155 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=G452-2360

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...2&sku=C13-5704

Storage1: OCZ Vertex 4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=O261-6409

Storage2: 1TB from Old computer

Video Card: My old EVGA GTS 450

Case: Corsair CC600TM http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...5&sku=C13-6003

Power Supply: Corsair CMPSU-850AX AX850 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...8&sku=C13-2592

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHBS11204 12x Internal Blu-Ray Burner http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...L12-1374%20OEM

OS:Windows 7 ULT already have a copy

 

[OhSnapWord]

Good build. If you plan on gaming, I would upgrade that graphics card.

 

[OS-Wiz]

I agree with OhSnapWord, good choices. I prefer ASUS over Gigabyte and newegg.com or Amazon.com over tigerdirect.

 

[rio1]

Thanks!
which MB do you recommend over the Gigabyte?

 

[rio1]

I was thinking maybe changing the case to the full ATX tower below, yes or no?

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER HAF 932 Advanced RC-932-KKN5-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case with USB 3.0, Black Interior and Four Fans-1x 230mm front RED LED fan, 1x 140mm rear fan, 1x 230mm top fan, and 1x 230mm side fan

 

[OhSnapWord]

The 932 is a very nice case. I think you will be very happy with.

I personally like Gigabyte boards. ASUS does make a great motherboard as well. It's a matter of which has the features you want for the price you want to pay.

 

[rio1]

Anyone know whta the difference between HAF 932 case and the HAF X model is?
And which one is better for a gaming setup?

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!

 

[rio1]

Anyways this is what I have decided for. Will order today just need one final review.
I thought I could use the GTS 450 for now unless you think it's really bottlenecking my specs. I will use primary for gaming and Photo editing with CS5.

Thanks.


CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...3&sku=I69-3570

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=N126-1024

Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V PRO
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o04_s00_i00

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB ( 2 x 4 GB ) DDR3 1600 MHz http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o01_s00_i01

Storage1: OCZ Technology 128GB Vertex 4 Series http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o00_s01_i00

Storage2: 1TB from Old computer (About 1 year old)

Video Card: My old EVGA GTS 450

Case: Cooler Master HAF X
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o03_s00_i00

Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast Series 850-Watt http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o01_s00_i00

Optical Drive: Old DVDRW drive

OS:Windows 7 ULT already have a copy

 

[OS-Wiz]

Looks good to me

 

[Hameister]

Looks like you'll have a nice machine rio.

Post photos as you build, so we can follow along.

Good Luck!