First time builder

[Beergod]

So I've always loved computers and never had the chance to build my own, but now that I have a steady job I can so..

Here's my parts list:
Processor: Intel i5 3470 Ivy Bridge 3.2 GHz
RAM: Corsair vengeance 8gb
HDD: WD Black 1TB
PSU: Corsair CX600 600w
Motherboard: Asus Intel H77 mini-ITX P8H77-i
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer 7 Pro Rev. 2
Graphics card: Asus GTX 760 2GB
Monitor: LG IPS224V-PN Black 21.5" (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824005363)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy
Mouse: Razer Naga
& a stock keyboard

I'm not planning overclocking just yet so I'm not worried about getting an unlocked CPU
Thoughts on the build?
My budget is around 1100-1200$ including monitor, mouse and keyboard.

[Deleted]

I'm confused...

http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/...1#post22094820

Did you already buy this system or not? If you did what advice are you looking for?

[Beergod]

Yes, but if there is any better parts that people can recommend I'll return some.

[Fluorescent0]

To be honest on that budget I'd probably be doing all the build from scratch.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G43 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($94.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($90.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($254.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($164.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: ROCCAT Arvo Wired Gaming Keyboard ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Razer Razer Naga 2014 Wired Laser Mouse ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1172.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-16 13:07 EDT-0400)

To fix in your build? Get an i5 3570k instead of that i5 3470 and a Z77 motherboard. Makes no sense to save 50$ now when you said you will eventually get into overclocking and so will have to spend about 300$.

[Beergod]

To be honest on that budget I'd probably be doing all the build from scratch.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G43 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($94.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($90.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($254.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($164.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: ROCCAT Arvo Wired Gaming Keyboard ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Razer Razer Naga 2014 Wired Laser Mouse ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1172.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-16 13:07 EDT-0400)

To fix in your build? Get an i5 3570k instead of that i5 3470 and a Z77 motherboard. Makes no sense to save 50$ now when you said you will eventually get into overclocking and so will have to spend about 300$.

Thank you, I'll go ahead and get the Z77 motherboard (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-mo...d-p8z77ideluxe) and the i5-3570k, & good call on the monitor & keyboard aswell.

[Deleted]

Small tweaks:

Low Profile RAM to fit under the EVO heatsink.

Cheaper motherboard.

GPU, no need to return something that's fine already.

IPS monitor (HDMI/DVI). @OP, aim for 23-24" 21.5 is really small.

Cheaper case (still decent quality) to fit in other things.

Adjusted the build to not include Microcenter, unless you have access to a MC you'll be paying more than it shows above.

Mouse, if you're set on Naga then keep it - I just feels the $81 is too much. The Vengeance M95 is better quality, cheaper and also have side buttons if that's what you're aiming for.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.01 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.25 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($90.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: ROCCAT Arvo Wired Gaming Keyboard ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M95 Wired Laser Mouse ($65.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1171.12
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-16 13:56 EDT-0400)


First build is not a small form factor like the mini-ITX you had picked out. You could change something something mATX maybe?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Motherboard: MSI Z77MA-G45 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($86.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $161.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-16 14:28 EDT-0400)

Or keep your case and get this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 2.0 Pro 81.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard ($113.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (White) Mini ITX Tower Case ($79.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $243.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-16 14:55 EDT-0400)

You can take any other part from your build or build 1 and put it in there.

[Beergod]

Thanks both of you, I'm now rethinking a few parts of my build, it should perform alot better with your suggestions. I appreciate it guys!