My first build in 10 years need some help.

[Buffalo Souljaa]

Hi all.
I am in the process of selecting parts for a mini itx gaming rig for under £1k.

Here is my list:

- i5 3570k £172
- AsRock Z77E-itx £117 OverClockers
- MSi GTX 660ti Power edition £235
- Western Digital Caviar Green 2tb £72
- Corsair Force GS 128gb SSD £100 OCs
- Corsair Vengeance 2x4gb £56
- Corsair Builder Series CX 600w (non modular) £60

- BitFenix Prodigy (black) £70 OCs
- BitFenix Recon £30 OCs
- BitFenix red/black mesh front. £14
- Corsair h80i £77


I am sorry if that looks a mess, trying to get use to the layout, (poor excuse, i know)

Now I have many questions regarding this build.

1- Will the PSU fit, I have choosen a non modular one because i have read the modular takes up a bit more room in the already cramped PSU case, and im pretty sure 600w is enough if i decide to overclock.

2- MoBo. Am i right in saying this has built in WiFi, and also a good enough sound card built in.
also the ram I have choosen, it wont be to high if i were to fit the Corsair h80i?

3- Fans. Would i need to add any additional fans? Im all for quite so I dont mind pay abit for the silance, would also like red leds if possible.

4- OS. This this really has me stumped but is more then likely very simple.
I want to install windows 8, but as you can see I have no disk-drive. Am i right in saying I can buy it digitally from windows on my laptop and pop it on a usb set the mobo to read USB to boot first and away i go. When I buy it from my laptop is it assigned to the laptop? this really has me stummped and like i said probs really simples.

I think thats everythink, I am really looking forward to building this and dont feel daunted at all. I have loads of time to get it right and I assume I have the Army of Overclockers behind me if I ever get stuck.

Thanks for taking the time to read my wall

Also I would need a 24" monitor mid price range, if any of you could recommend one that would be helpful. its like a minefield

 

[Buffalo Souljaa]

Oops will edit, thanks pal.

 

[Buffalo Souljaa]

good tip thanks for that, luckily im running a 64bit.

 

[Buffalo Souljaa]

@PHazlington
just out of curiosity why would you go for the kingston? is it just preference?
Thanks for pointing out the fans they will do the job
as for the Ram I might just go with some low-profile ones just incase and will defo make sure they are 1600MHz.


Just to throw a spanner in the works should I wait a few more weeks for the Haswell.
I know its out now but there does not seem to be a lot of mini-itx mobos to fit the required 1150 socket. I need a mobo with WiFi and a half decent sound chip.

The monitor looks nice, I like the thin bezel around the screen. very sleek and a fair price.
Thanks

 

[Buffalo Souljaa]

Sooo whens the 760ti due.
Uhh might just wait, but its always a waiting game. Very tempting.

just noticed the 3570k is now £150. going to buy that now. and the case seeing as i am going with that.
That list is very helpful, thanks for that.

 

[Buffalo Souljaa]

I am still unsure whether or not I will over-clock it. How hard is it for someone that has never ventured into that department, I want the option to down the road though thats why I picked the 3750k.. So many decisions.

 

[Buffalo Souljaa]

I know it changed per card but what % in performance could i expect, difficult to say i understand, but if its like a %10 I probably would not do it.. or i might. lol

 

[Buffalo Souljaa]

I wont be using 3d or more than 1 screen if that makes any diffrence to my selected card.