Additional bits of kit needed for self build?!

FIZLAND

FIZLAND

FIZLAND

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Just ordered this:

HIS HD 7950 IceQ BOOST 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (H795QC3G2M)
Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W)
Asus P8Z77-V LX2 Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard
Corsair 2013 Edition Gamer Series GS 600W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020063-UK)
Zalman Z9 Plus Tower Case with Fan Controller - Black
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM (ST500DM002)
Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (KHX1600C9D3X2K2/8GX)
OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM

Have I got everything I need for a smooth home build?! Anything I'm missing have OS mouse keyboard monitor etc.. I'm talking cable management/fans etc
 
Yes you are good to , but if you plan on overclocking your cpu then i would get a decent cooler.


Also if you could afford it i would get a solid state drive it will make a massive diffrence in speed.
 
Look's good so far, Mobo should have 2 sata cables for the optical drive and hard drive, just checked psu to see if it has the correct connector for the 7950 but i'm unsure my 7850 has one 6 pin but i think the 7950 has an 8 pin?.

If you're looking to OC then i'd recommend getting an aftermarket heatsink as opposed to the stock. Should be fine for a mild OC though.
 
All you need now is a phillips head screwdriver, about an hour, something BIG and metal and your away :) oh and a clear worksurface once all the bits arrive.

An SSD would be nice little upgrade when your ready for some speed, can't beat a computer that boots in 15 seconds ;)
 
i knew I shouldnt of picked my case.. anyone recommend an 'aftermarket heatsink' something that does the job and maybe looks good?! or point me at the things to look out for :)
 
wouldn't say it was a looking but it makes up for it on keeping cool

Alpenföhn K2 Mount Doom CPU Cooler
Zero Infinity Phantom Knight CPU Cooler

better looking go for,

Phanteks PH-TC14PE CPU Cooler

Zalman CNPS12X Ultimate Performance Triple Fan CPU Cooler

etc
 
call me sad but I've been watching you tube videos on and off all day of cpu coolers... absolutely love the looks of that zalman cooler isnt it sweet but yeah a bit too indulgent... some huge beasts out there.. one I'm airing (pun) toward is the sapphire but I have decided to call it a night on cpu coolers maybe in a couple of months after getting over shock of building my own PC
 
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