Quick Spec Check Please

[Sir SpankalotUK]

Putting this together for someone, no gpu needed as a windows machine.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £167.99
1 x Samsung 128GB SSD 840 PRO SATA 6Gb/s Basic - (MZ-7PD128BW) £119.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £89.99
1 x Microsoft Windows 8 64-Bit DVD - OEM (WN7-00403) £79.99
1 x BitFenix Shinobi USB3.0 Gaming Case - White/Black £49.99
1 x Toshiba (7K1000.D) 500GB SATA 6GB/s 32MB Cache - OEM (DT01ACA050) HDD £43.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020058-UK) £38.99
1 x Patriot Intel Extreme Masters 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (PVI38G160C9K) £35.99
1 x Alpenföhn Matterhorn Pure Edition CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £29.99
1 x OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £16.99
Total : £688.90 (includes shipping : £12.50).



My only issue is ram clearence to the cooler, hoping it will be alright? or just mount the fan on the other side.

Also presume the MB is not voltage locked?

And yes I know the case is white his choice.

 

[linwelin]

if this is just a windows machine you don't need that aftermarket cooler, the stock cooler is fine unless you plan on overclocking.

Windows 8 ? i would look up on reviews about that before you buy, a lot of people don't like it

 

[Sir SpankalotUK]

it will be overclocked a touch (maybe 4.2), and yes already warned him about w8, it's just getting over the learning curve with it.

 

[linwelin]

I think you will get away with the ram, i don't think the cooler will overlap the ram, but if you want to be sure just change the ram to some low profile

YOUR BASKET
1 x TeamGroup Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (TED38GM1600HC11DC01) £43.99
Total : £47.90 (includes shipping : £3.26).

 

[Sir SpankalotUK]

thanks, but think I will stick with the C9 ram over C11, time to push the button!