Am I ready to build my desktop Computer?

[ComputerNewb]

Hi, Im new to forums and basically just got interest in building a desktop computer for myself (gaming). I just want to know if all these parts are all compatible with each other since i don't get a refund once i buy all the parts, so i want to make sure its 99.9% accurate. I based these parts on what is available on my local store and my budget. Here is my List:

Motherboard- GIGABYTE GA-Z68AP-D3 Intel Z68
CPU- Intel Core i5-2500K
RAM- 8GB KIT 1600 (4GB x 2) KINGSTON HYPER-X T1
PSU- COOLERMASTER EXTREME- 600w
Graphics card- ASUS GeForce GTX 550
Case- COOLERMASTER RC343 or RC360 or RC370 or CENTURION 5 I
HDD- 320gb western digital @7200rpm (from my old computer)

Suggestions and corrections would be appreciated!

 

[Atomic Playboy]

The Kingston RAM is on Gigabyte's supported memory vendors list for that motherboard, so you should be good there. Two suggestions. First, I would suggest getting either a larger hard drive or a small SSD to act as a boot drive; 320 GB isn't very much space in this day and age unless you don't have a lot of media files. Second, if you're going to be gaming, you'll want to invest in a stronger card than a 550. What resolution do you run and what games do you typically play or plan on playing?

 

[aaksheytalwar]

Don't get GeForce 550, it is crap. Worse than even 460 which itself is outdated

 

[aaksheytalwar]

And cm extreme series is crap. Get silent pro m instaed

 

[IntelEnthusiast]

On the memory you want to make sure that you are running at 1.5v on it. The Intel® Core™ i5-2500K likes the memory at 1.5v ±5% (1.425v to 1.575v). Almost of all of the Kingston Hyper-X is running at 1.65v which is too high can can damage the processor. Also you may add in a 3rd party cooler like the Cooler Master 212 +/Evo that if the memory had a large heatspreader can spot you from installing the cooler.

 

[philipma1957]

the cooler master evo 212 is nice. the kingston ram t1 is too tall to fit in many cases. look at this kingston ram


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...0C9D3P1K2%2f8G

it runs at 1.5 volts it is shorter then the t1 ram. one more thing get an ssd.

the crucial below is okay

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148448

 

[ComputerNewb]

The Kingston RAM is on Gigabyte's supported memory vendors list for that motherboard, so you should be good there. Two suggestions. First, I would suggest getting either a larger hard drive or a small SSD to act as a boot drive; 320 GB isn't very much space in this day and age unless you don't have a lot of media files. Second, if you're going to be gaming, you'll want to invest in a stronger card than a 550. What resolution do you run and what games do you typically play or plan on playing?

im running at a resolution of 1920X1080, i typically play rts games such as dota 2 and hon, but im looking into playin bf3 or somethin like that soon.

 

[ComputerNewb]

On the memory you want to make sure that you are running at 1.5v on it. The Intel® Core™ i5-2500K likes the memory at 1.5v ±5% (1.425v to 1.575v). Almost of all of the Kingston Hyper-X is running at 1.65v which is too high can can damage the processor. Also you may add in a 3rd party cooler like the Cooler Master 212 +/Evo that if the memory had a large heatspreader can spot you from installing the cooler.

Thanks a bunch! im into lookin at '8GB KIT 1600 (4GB x 2) G.SKILL RIPJAWS-X'. it runs at exact 1.5V

 

[TemjinGold]

What else is available at your local store and at what prices? I assume you are buying from there because you can't order online?

 

[ComputerNewb]

@ temjingold

what do you mean by what else (be specific)? The store is calld PCdiy btw, decided to buy it from local rather than online because in case there is a problem i could easily return it back.

 

[Mars999]

I am not sure what PS that case comes with but I would get a good PS e.g. Corsair or Seasonic, if you can get an SSD get one, and as far as the Gfx card I would get a 550Ti at least or 560Ti if you can afford it...