First gaming build check

MireMare · 1 Aug 2012 at 11:14

Hi there, you guys have been great with advice and help, I have these items in my basket and just wondered if anybody could do a check for me to make sure they will all work together, and that I haven't missed anything obvious. Thanks.

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 Windforce 3X 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card
Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W)
Gigabyte Z77X-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard
Samsung 128GB SSD 830 Desktop Series SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive - (MZ-7PC128B/WW)
Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003)
OCZ ZT 550W '80 Plus Bronze' Modular Power Supply
Corsair Carbide 300R Mid Tower Case - Black
Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C8 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit
Alpenföhn Matterhorn Pure Edition CPU Cooler (Socket LGA2011/1366/1155/1156/775/ AMD AM3/AM3+/AM2/AM2+/FM1)
LG GH24NS90 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM LG GH24NS90 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM

Idleman · 1 Aug 2012 at 11:25

Everything looks great. Might want to swap these http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-052-PA&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517 for LP ram, something like this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-020-TG&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

MireMare · 1 Aug 2012 at 11:28

Is that RAM just as good but just cheaper because it's on offer? Sounds good if that's the difference.

Doomedspeed · 1 Aug 2012 at 11:34

MireMare said:
Is that RAM just as good but just cheaper because it's on offer? Sounds good if that's the difference.

They are simular but the most importance difference is have less height. Taller heatsinks on RAM may catch the CPU cooler, this would not be good.

Idleman · 1 Aug 2012 at 11:35

It`s just as good. But it`s LP, so won`t interfere with the cooler.

Arsonist · 1 Aug 2012 at 11:37

If you're getting an aftermarket cooler, make sure you buy the OEM processor and save a few quid. It won't come with a stock cooler and will be less on the warrenty, but CPUs basically never fail (unless you really push them to the limitd and ignore massive temps).

Hicks · 1 Aug 2012 at 11:41

Arsonist said:
If you're getting an aftermarket cooler, make sure you buy the OEM processor and save a few quid. It won't come with a stock cooler and will be less on the warrenty, but CPUs basically never fail (unless you really push them to the limitd and ignore massive temps).

I would say that is bad advice. For the actual cost difference between retail and OEM I would say that it's 100% worth the extra 2 years warranty and a 'spare' stock cooler. It also helps having the stock cooler if you want to resell later on.

MireMare · 1 Aug 2012 at 12:30

I like the idea of the 2 years extra warranty and having the stock cooler in case I do need to sell it on. Thanks for the tips on the memory, I wouldn't have thought about that physical conflict, good advice!

Doomedspeed · 1 Aug 2012 at 13:02

MireMare said:
I like the idea of the 2 years extra warranty and having the stock cooler in case I do need to sell it on. Thanks for the tips on the memory, I wouldn't have thought about that physical conflict, good advice!

That's why were here.

It's well worth the extra 2 years and a stock cooler (paperweight).

Arsonist · 1 Aug 2012 at 14:29

Cloudstomp said:
I would say that is bad advice. For the actual cost difference between retail and OEM I would say that it's 100% worth the extra 2 years warranty and a 'spare' stock cooler. It also helps having the stock cooler if you want to resell later on.

How many CPUs have you had die on you? Or know personally any that have gone?

MireMare · 1 Aug 2012 at 16:13

Excellent, all ordered and hopefully will be with me tomorrow, first build here I come! Many thanks again for all the tips on here guys, looking forward to putting it all together, and then kicking back to enjoy some quality gaming, from an Xbox 360 to this should be quite the leap in quality I'm hoping!

Hicks · 1 Aug 2012 at 23:31

Arsonist said:
How many CPUs have you had die on you? Or know personally any that have gone?

Your point would be valid if you were saving the guy £30 - £40 but since you aren't it's not

It's an extra £5 for 2 years warranty and a spare cooler.

How many coolers do you know that go belly up? I know plenty personally. Not having a spare would be annoying wouldn't it? Especially if you knew it could all be avoided by spending £5.

If you wanted to upgrade your CPU in a year, do you think that being able to sell it with 2 years warranty and a brand new unused stock cooler might make a better sale? Hmmm.

It's not a tough one is it

mickyflinn · 1 Aug 2012 at 23:39

Cloudstomp said:
Your point would be valid if you were saving the guy £30 - £40 but since you aren't it's not
It's an extra £5 for 2 years warranty and a spare cooler.

How many coolers do you know that go belly up? I know plenty personally. Not having a spare would be annoying wouldn't it? Especially if you knew it could all be avoided by spending £5.

If you wanted to upgrade your CPU in a year, do you think that being able to sell it with 2 years warranty and a brand new unused stock cooler might make a better sale? Hmmm.

It's not a tough one is it

Totally agree