Compatibility check? anyone see any porblems with this build?

[jkoster]

Any problems you think i might have with this buid please point them out

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DQqZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DQqZ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DQqZ/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-2310 2.9GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-GL Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($66.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: A-Data S510 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($109.74 @ Mwave)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GT 630 2GB Video Card ($72.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DG 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($26.99 @ Best Buy)
Wired Network Adapter: Belkin F5D5000 10/100 Mbps PCI Network Adapter ($8.70 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($25.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: HP 447328-B21 DVD/CD Writer ($38.12 @ Compuvest)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($119.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $769.42
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-16 12:32 EST-0500)

 

[DSF]

It would work, but what is it for?

 

[Sleepingforest]

I'm pretty sure you can drop the wired network adaptor since yhe motherboard comes with better ethernet. You don't need cooer or the thermal paste since you aren't overclocking. You don't really need a sound card unless this computer is going to drive a really nice (like, home theater 5.1 or better) setup. There are much cheaper DVD burners, and I can't see why you'd Windows 7 Pro vs normal. Here's a better spent sample, assuming you're going for silent gaming.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($123.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($172.99 @ Adorama)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($25.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: BitFenix Merc Beta (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $607.67
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-16 14:04 EST-0500)

Plus this $120 fanless 7750. It's got a more modern CPU and a double sized SSD.

 

[jkoster]

So I should drop the thermal stuff and the cpu cooler? this is my first time so I dont really know what overclocking is.

 

[jkoster]

Yes, it is for gaming, btw

 

[lehtv]

So I should drop the thermal stuff and the cpu cooler?

If you're not intending to OC, the short answer is yes.

this is my first time so I dont really know what overclocking is.

A CPU runs at a certain clock speed, so does the memory and lots of other components. Clock speed is determined by a base clock speed and a multiplier for the base clock. Overclocking is when either the base clock or the multiplier is increased past their stock values, resulting in a higher than stock frequency and thus faster hardware. Higher clock speeds mean higher power consumption which means higher temperatures. That's why overclocking the CPU usually requires aftermarket cooling. A stock clocked CPU is fine with the bundled cooler but it won't be silent, so users who want their PC to be very quiet will need an aftermarket cooler regardless of whether they overclock or not.

LGA1155 CPUs are overclocked by increasing the multiplier; leave the base clock alone. Only the CPUs marked K at the end (e.g. 3570K) are fully unlocked, the other i5's and i7's can only be overclocked by a very limited amount. Typically, a 3570K will overclock to 4.2-4.4GHz with a $30 cooler, pushing it beyond that has diminishing returns for several reasons: 1) higher electricity bill; 2) more expensive cooling required to handle the heat; 3) a more expensive motherboard with advanced power delivery which is needed to get a higher stable overclock in the first place; 4) less impact on the user experience.

Now, on your budget, overclocking is just a bonus and provides no real practical benefit. Not yet, at least. Gamers overclock their CPUs mainly to avoid it becoming a bottleneck for a fast graphics card. But a stock clocked i5 is fast enough to handle even a current generation high end GPU perfectly in almost every game. Having the ability to overclock, however, is a good way to ensure that once you upgrade to a next generation graphics card in a year or two, you can get the most out of it without having to upgrade the motherboard and CPU as well.

It'd be good to answer these questions from the sticky

 

[Sleepingforest]

Eh, sorry, when I post on my phone I usually do two-part posts with the editing function. I have a build up now in my last post (it's 10% under the OP build!)

 

[jkoster]

My problem is that i cant get any cords to my computer, which is why i cheaped out on the wired adapter, i just planned to upgrade it when I can eventually get the cords over there. But since you said my motherboard comes with ethernet i guess i shouldnt even bother

 

[lehtv]

It's always possible to get a network cable to your PC, it's just a matter of length and routing.

 

[mfenn]

It'd be good to answer these questions from the sticky

Agree 100%.

 

[Sleepingforest]

...I did leave in the PCI WiFi card, so you don't have to worry about that if you don't want to.