Help with build 1st build options please....

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Hi All

Needed to get away from Dell so decided to do a first build. I not a heavy gamer but i want to get a good system for work use and some moderate graphics. I will also be looking to overclock but will not require SLI. I may change to have 2 graphics card later so that i can output 4 seperate monitors.

Can someone confirm if the below will suffice? there are a few items which i am stuck on and will need some recommendations if possible.

CPU: Intel I5 3570k
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 Water cooling
Case: Corsair 600T grphite case - was given this from a colleague as they were upgrading, i was thinking this may be overkill
Mobo: Gigabyte Z77-D3H is this ok or will i need the Z77X-D3H?
Ram: Crucial Ballistix DDR3 -2 x 4 gig 1600, C38 1.5V
SSD: ??? Crucial M4 128gig. any other recommendations? I was looking at Samsung 830 but no longer available
HD: Seagate 2TB
GPU: existing 1g ATI card from Dell PC (not sure on version, works fine so not looking to change)
PSU: ??? No idea yet but looking for a ultra quiet 600w reliable PSU around £60-70. read Seasonic tend to be better.

Any help is much much appreciated.

Thanks
 
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Thanks for the info.

Zakblood: the mobo 2x16 i guess that will be handy for future use.
Never heard of Be Quiet PSU. are they a good brand to go for?

joshcowin: which corsair did you go for?
 
Thanks Snips. I was eyeing up the Seasonic G series as well. Is 550W enough?

Also, whats your thoughts on the Gigabyte Z77-D3H mobo? worth changing to Z77X-D3H?
 
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