Critique/Advice on new build

[nchambers]

Hey guys?
I am looking to build a new rig this vacation as my current pc is on its decline. probably past that.
but anyway, these are the parts i am looking at.
Any advice on compatibility, improvements etc would greatly be appreciated.
I intend to do alot of gaming and media editing such as 3d rendering video editing etc.
I do intend on overclocking a bit, but not much as it will be the 1st time i'm doing it. All i have to go with is what I've read and no real experience.
All other necessary parts i already own.

Cooler master elite 430 case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119227

HIS 6850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161348

XIGMATEK ACXTNRP-PC602 600W PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817815009

Gskill 4gb ddr3 1333
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231423

XIGMATEK Gaia SD1283 cpu cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233082

Intel Core i5-2500K+BIOSTAR TZ68A+ LGA 1155 combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.658273

Individual Board
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813138319
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Thank you

 

[Gigantopithecus]

Looks great. PSU is overkill unless you plan on CrossFiring eventually, but I assume you're going to be using the Xigmatek coupons Newegg is currently offering?

 

[mfenn]

You can do much better than a Xigmatek for $60. The HCG 400W is better quality and more than enough juice. Look good otherwise.

 

[nchambers]

Xigmatec coupons? don't know about that.....? care to elaborate lol?
But i choose the power supply because of the possibility of me overclocking and also i plan on having about 6 fans mounted in my case.
will a 400w still be enough for all of that? and still make this overkill?
thanks again for your input

 

[DesiPower]

You case does not have any useful fans, you will need to buy at least 3 more mainly bcoz you are planning to OC.

May I recommend Antec 300 Illusion, has 4 fans... its $20 more but if you buy 3 decent fans for your case it will be more expensive.
It does have those annoying LEDs though...

 

[mfenn]

But i choose the power supply because of the possibility of me overclocking and also i plan on having about 6 fans mounted in my case.
will a 400w still be enough for all of that? and still make this overkill?
thanks again for your input

A good 400W is better than a crap 600W. The Xigmatek falls into the latter category. As for fans, two points of advice:
- They don't draw much power at all
- For the love of God, do not just throw fans at a problem which probably doesn't exist! You do not need 6 case fans. Three intelligently-placed ones will cool better and be quieter.