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That's because I'm a total newb...![]()
I have seen other people add up to 3 case fans in this setup. Would I need to add any?
Well, then, I'm glad I asked!
You won't need any additional fans with this build. That case has a huge 200mm front fan and a standard 120mm rear fan. You aren't putting anything in it that will cause it to overheat.
Just as an aside, however, that is a very big "mid-tower" case. I might suggest the following case, the Corsair 300R, for around the same price: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811139011
It's about an inch shorter in every dimension. But if you really like the looks of the CoolerMaster, by all means go with it.
Also, I've had people telling be to get 8 GB RAM, while other say go with 16. Your thoughts?
Ok, here you go, for $1000:
CPU: i5-3570k ($230) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116504
Motherboard: AsRock z77 Pro 4 + 8GB RAM ($117) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157296
GPU: Gigabyte HD7950 ($300) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125414
SSD : Samsung 840 120GB ($110) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820147185
HD : Seagate Barracuda 1TB ($75) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148697
Case: Corsair 200R ($50AR) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811139018
Power Supply: Corsair CX500 ($30AR) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139027
DVD Burner: LG 24x ($18) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136259
OS: Windows 7 ($80) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116986
TOTAL: $1010AR shipped
These are sale prices, so act fact if you want them.
Note: It looks like the price of RAM is in the process of skyrocketing. I'd recommend you buy the bundle I listed...RAM is up 20% since yesterday.
P.S. No need to wait for mfenn's build, as good as he is.![]()
What will my USB port situation be with my recent build? Should I add USB 3.0?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.49 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($297.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($18.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Other: Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows ($46.74)
Total: $1197.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-23 15:49 EST-0500)
A few more questions about my video card choice:
I have been told it would be better if I upgrade my Video Card to (XFX Radeon HD 7970 Double D 925MHZ 3GB 5.5GHZ DDR5 2XMINI-DP HDMI DVI PCI-E Video Card) instead of buying the (Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card).
And then I was told to wait to purchase a SSD as at 120GB, it is about as small as they come. It would be better to spend on the video card and then upgrade to a SSD within the year. Do you agree with this? Will not having an SSD cause my games to run any differently?
And regarding the PSU, should I be purchasing a device at 650W or will the 550W unit I selected be sufficient for my build?
Current Choice:
SeaSonic G 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Here are the other options I have been instructed to take a look @:
CORSAIR HX series HX650 650W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Newegg.com
Seasonic G Series 650W ATX 80PLUS Gold Modular 120mm Fan Power Supply PSU DC to DC
SeaSonic X Series X650 Gold ((SS-650KM Active PFC F3)) 650W ATX12V V2.3/EPS 12V V2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Newegg.com
This particular Rosewill model is $75AR right now: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182263
Termie, it seems this PSU is "semi-modular" and the Corsair is "modular", what is the difference?
