First build.

illuz · 28 Apr 2012 at 20:44

Just wanted a quick opinion of my first build, will everything be alright?

Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V Pro Intel Z77 Socket 1155 DDR3 ATX
CPU: Intel i7 2700k 3.5GHZ
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16gb 1600mhz LP
CPU Cooler: cooler master hyper 212 evo
PSU: Corsair TX750 Modular
GPU: EVGA 1280MB GeForce GTX 570 HD Superclocked - I'll be looking to go SLI, but it won't be for a while. I may wait for more 6 series to come out and wait for the prices to drop on better models, what would you guys recommend for this?

I already own these:
Samsung Spinpoint F4 2TB HD - I may save up and get a 120GB Corsair Force3 120GB SSD for the OS and Games/Essential apps.
Creative X-Fi Xtreme Gamer Fatal1ty Pro
LG E3250V HD monitor - I may save up for another

I can't wait!

stulid · 28 Apr 2012 at 20:48

Whats it to be used for?

If its just gaming mostly, then a 2500K will save a bundle of cash and is just as fast - http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/288?vs=287

Do you have a suitable 64bit OS for the 16GB of RAM?

Stinger53 · 28 Apr 2012 at 22:34

what is it goin to be used for?

illuz · 29 Apr 2012 at 16:18

I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64 to utilise the 16GB of RAM yes, and it will be primarily a gaming system.

I'm going for the i7 as I want to go high with the first buy, I want this system to last a few year before I need to be upgrading but still have the capability to upgrade when I want to.

stuntmanSLim · 29 Apr 2012 at 16:26

why 16gb ram? 2 x 4gb/8gb. Asus P8Z77 WS mobo is what you will need for SLi,also pci-e 3.0 friendly..

Stinger53 · 29 Apr 2012 at 16:28

if its a gaming system no point in gettin 16gb. 8gb is rly overkill of games. and may as well get i5 as u wont see any difference with i7 and save money

beejjacobs · 29 Apr 2012 at 16:36

Do you have an overall budget?

An example of what you could get instead:
YOUR BASKET
1 x KFA2 GeForce GTX 570 1280MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £214.99
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £173.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £134.99
1 x XFX 750W XXX Edition Modular '80 Plus Silver' Power Supply £96.98
1 x Corsair Vengeance Low Profile 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CML8GX3M2A1600C9) £39.95
1 x Cooler Master Hyper 612S CPU Cooler (Socket LGA1366/1156/1155/775/AM3/AM2+/AM2) £35.99
Total : £708.89 (includes shipping : £10.00).

Stinger53 · 29 Apr 2012 at 16:38

good build above. great for gaming, if ur budget is higher only thing i'd change would be gpu for a better one. like 680

illuz · 29 Apr 2012 at 16:40

I'm going to go for the i7 as I want the system to last a long time. Would it be wise to go for the Ivy Bridge 3770K to utilise PCI-e 3.0 as I'm going to go SLI?

I'll take the advice on the RAM - I can always get more sticks later if need be.

Stinger53 · 29 Apr 2012 at 16:42

u wont see any difference with i7. i5 will last same amount of time.

beejjacobs · 29 Apr 2012 at 16:43

If its for gaming, an i5 will last a long time

if you want the i7, it's a great CPU just with the money saved you might be able to afford an even better GPU!

You're best sticking with Ivy Bridge yes - you dont need PCIe 3 even for SLI, but you might as well get it now its out.

illuz · 29 Apr 2012 at 17:22

The computer will also be used for programming and reversing applications, but apart from that it will be gaming and general work, browsing etc.

I'll go with Ivy Bridge for sure then