Mid Range Build - What to remove - what to add

[Youssef Medhat]

so my range in paying will be limited at 1500 dollars (that's for the start - will be adding more when i have more )

what to add or replace or not get ! :)

-motherboard = MSI Z77 MPower ( was going to get the asus sabertooth but decided on the MPower for the colors (both cost same here in egypt) )

-Graphics card = Asus GTX 660 TI ( must be the asus one cuz Ek didn't make a waterblock for msi / evga and i plan to water cool later on )

-Processor = intel core i7 3770k lvy bridge ( i think i will end with the i5-3570k one cuz i will need to spend more on other stuff i don't know )

-Rams = Corsair Vengeance 4x2(8GB) vs Corsair Vengeance 8GB single chip idk what's the difference ( i think i will go with 4x2(8GB) so if 1 fail i still get to use the second one )

-Power supplier = No Idea i though of the XFX ProSeries 1000w platinum modular powersupply but i think it's too expensive and i think such a system won't need a 1000w actually

-HDD = WD Green 2TB ( WD20EARX) <------ will be for movies / storage nothing intensive

-SSD = samsung 840 pro 256GB ( comess latteeer after the build is done just added here so no one will tell me to get it :D )

Case = stuck between ( NZXT Switch 810 - Corsair 800D - Corsair 650D ) ------> will be waterCooling the pc later -custom loop- later so idk which to get

( sound card - mouse - keyboard - screen ) will be bought when am fully done with everything important first ( i have old ones just suck but will live with them till i can get better ones :D )

Soooooo what's Your ideas guys ? :D

[ZombifiedPyro]

Get two sticks of RAM. The 3770K is better, but you will be fine with the 3570K if you don't want to spend the money. As for the case, I would get the Switch 810. The 650D is small and there is only one 200mm radiator on the market, and there is not a lot of clearance for a top radiator. You might be able to put a third 120mm on the back if you plan it well. The 800D is a good case, but it is big and I am not a fan of brushed aluminum stains. The power supply, I would get a solid 550W, it will give you plenty of room for overclocking when you water cool. This one looks good: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= I think it would be best to get the SSD now, so you wont have to move any files to it in the future.

[ZombifiedPyro]

Get two sticks of RAM. The 3770K is better, but you will be fine with the 3570K if you don't want to spend the money. As for the case, I would get the Switch 810. The 650D is small and there is only one 200mm radiator on the market, and there is not a lot of clearance for a top radiator. You might be able to put a third 120mm on the back if you plan it well. The 800D is a good case, but it is big and I am not a fan of brushed aluminum stains. The power supply, I would get a solid 550W, it will give you plenty of room for overclocking when you water cool. This one looks good: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= I think it would be best to get the SSD now, so you wont have to move any files to it in the future.

Do you want a heatsink for the CPU? Or are you waiting to watercool. Also, will you need windows? What currency do you mean by 1500 dollars? This build is 1300 where I live (USD) http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ScAB

[Whaler_99]

Have to agree - for water cooling the 810 is the best case of the three. Go for the 3570k instead, unless you doing high end editing, in which case you need a LOT more ram as well. :) PSU - 750W would be overkill for that, but would give breathing room for overclocks and a second GPU if you ever add it...

[ZombifiedPyro]

Have to agree - for water cooling the 810 is the best case of the three. Go for the 3570k instead, unless you doing high end editing, in which case you need a LOT more ram as well. :) PSU - 750W would be overkill for that, but would give breathing room for overclocks and a second GPU if you ever add it...

I always forget the 3770K is only 30 USD more for me :P

[Whaler_99]

Have to agree - for water cooling the 810 is the best case of the three. Go for the 3570k instead, unless you doing high end editing, in which case you need a LOT more ram as well. :) PSU - 750W would be overkill for that, but would give breathing room for overclocks and a second GPU if you ever add it...

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Well then get it and Fold away! :D

[Youssef Medhat]

Get two sticks of RAM. The 3770K is better, but you will be fine with the 3570K if you don't want to spend the money. As for the case, I would get the Switch 810. The 650D is small and there is only one 200mm radiator on the market, and there is not a lot of clearance for a top radiator. You might be able to put a third 120mm on the back if you plan it well. The 800D is a good case, but it is big and I am not a fan of brushed aluminum stains. The power supply, I would get a solid 550W, it will give you plenty of room for overclocking when you water cool. This one looks good: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= I think it would be best to get the SSD now, so you wont have to move any files to it in the future.

am from Egypt Currency is egyption pound - no :D for me this build will cost around 1500~1600 in dollars :D

yea i will be video editing as it's my future work and my mid work now :D yea i think i will end with the switch 810 for watercooling - no i will wait for watercooling won't spend more on heatsink to throw it or sell it for 50% of it's price later :D yea i though of getting the SSD before the HDD and use the old ones i have now :D thank you btw :D and for the powersupplier i forgat to say i will be adding a second 660TI later so i think i need 750 or something i don't know :D

[Youssef Medhat]

Have to agree - for water cooling the 810 is the best case of the three. Go for the 3570k instead, unless you doing high end editing, in which case you need a LOT more ram as well. :) PSU - 750W would be overkill for that, but would give breathing room for overclocks and a second GPU if you ever add it...

yea i will be video editing :D oki :D more ram comes later i just need to get it standing first xD :D do u know any mid priced not too expensive modular 750W power supply ? :D yea i will be adding a second 660 TI later :D

[Youssef Medhat]

Get two sticks of RAM. The 3770K is better, but you will be fine with the 3570K if you don't want to spend the money. As for the case, I would get the Switch 810. The 650D is small and there is only one 200mm radiator on the market, and there is not a lot of clearance for a top radiator. You might be able to put a third 120mm on the back if you plan it well. The 800D is a good case, but it is big and I am not a fan of brushed aluminum stains. The power supply, I would get a solid 550W, it will give you plenty of room for overclocking when you water cool. This one looks good: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= I think it would be best to get the SSD now, so you wont have to move any files to it in the future.

well 30USD only more ur lucky xD :P :D

[Whaler_99]

Have to agree - for water cooling the 810 is the best case of the three. Go for the 3570k instead, unless you doing high end editing, in which case you need a LOT more ram as well. :) PSU - 750W would be overkill for that, but would give breathing room for overclocks and a second GPU if you ever add it...

Corsair - AX750, AX760i, TX750M all come to mind. Also check what Silverstone has in this range. They make pretty good modular PSU.

[Youssef Medhat]

Have to agree - for water cooling the 810 is the best case of the three. Go for the 3570k instead, unless you doing high end editing, in which case you need a LOT more ram as well. :) PSU - 750W would be overkill for that, but would give breathing room for overclocks and a second GPU if you ever add it...

no silverstone in egypt have to order it online which will double it's price - the Corsair ( i ) series is not in egypt yet -.-'' really sucks i will check the AX750 though :D thank you :D