This is it. Will it work?

[Gregz The Great]

This is it.

After a lot of research, I am coming to the end of the planning stage regarding my new gaming PC.

However, there are still some queries that must be cleared up before proceeding, as I wish to be absolutely certain in what I'm doing, and what I'm buying. Preparation is key.

I don't feel ready to spend any money at all yet as I don't know what I'd be getting myself into. I want to make sure that when each part arrives, I'll know from step 1 that everything is compatible, and that I know exactly what to do.

I have come up with a likely build on Pcpartpicker, do you think this would work? Are all the parts compatible? Do you think my choice of parts are of good quality, or are their areas of which I could improve? Perhaps to save cost or, notify me of a more adequate piece of hardware that I am unaware of?

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/Gregz/saved/4x27

Or here's the list:
 

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£224.99 @ Aria PC) 
 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  (£79.99 @ Ebuyer) 
 

Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£98.24 @ Scan.co.uk) 
 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  (£120.61 @ Amazon UK) 
 

Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  (£89.97 @ Dabs) 
 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£52.79 @ Aria PC) 
 

Case: NZXT Phantom (Black/Orange) ATX Full Tower Case  (£114.59 @ Overclockers.co.uk) 
 

Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  (£41.70 @ Aria PC) 
 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  (£69.96 @ CCL Computers) 
 

Monitor: Hannspree HE225DPB 21.5" Monitor  (£86.99 @ Ebuyer) 
 

Total: £979.83

 

PLEASE NOTE:

I am aware there isn't a power supply or graphics card present in that list, this is because I already own a Geforce GTX 780ti WINDFORCE edition GPU and a CS750M Corsair PSU. Are these parts ALSO compatible with the build? Will the wires connect properly, do I have the correct wires and connections? I am unaware of how to find out.

Here are the questions I need to find the answers to:

1. How do you install the operating system onto the SSD specifically for faster booting times + how to install any games on the SSD specifically afterward? Following that point, how do you manage both the SSD space and HDD space, using the Hard drive for file storage, the SSD for games and such.
Where will their icons appear on the computer? How can I acces them specifically and how can I manage what files go where? I mostly want normal files in the giant HDD storage, and games + operating system and other programs I want to run fast on the SSD.

In short, how do I setup my operating system to start on the SSD drive as opposed to the hard drive, and how would I go about installing games to the SSD as well?

2. How do I ensure everything is compatible? Such as "will the graphics card fit in that motherboard, is the card long enough? Do I have enough connections to the motherboard from the power supply" etc.

3.How can I find out if my power supply is powerful enough to power all of my components?

4. Is there a good "go to" tutorial on how to install the "H100i liquid cooling system" from Corsair? I am unable to find a clear video as of yet. I am worried about it's installation, and I hope to make it as easy as possible.

5. I need to know the specifics. Does my motherboard support specific RAM memory (1866 in my case)? I am also aware my motherboard is "1150" is this compatible with my other parts? Are there any other specifics I am missing that could be of use to me?

6. Finally, warrenty. Let's say something is faulty upon arrival, or I find something doesn't fit or... something breaks or... something is simply wrong with a specific component. How would I go about sending it back for a full refund, with as little hassle as possible? Is it even possible to send it back like that? I want to ensure that when I am building the computer in my room, I am absolutely ready for anything, and that any problems can be rectified easily and efficiently.


I know there are a lot of questions, and I know they ramble on for a while, but due to my lack of knowledge, I am unable to specify. I do hope I can get my final piece of help from here, as this is the final step required to go onto the purchasing stage. I want to ensure everything goes smoothly and I don't regret any decisions or find out a critical error while in the middle of constructing the build.

Thank you.

[Rashy]

Double post...

[Cacao]

1) During your windows installation you'll be able to select which drive to install the OS into. Beyond that it's really just basic computer usage, when you go on your file browser, you'll see both drives there and you can manage them as you wish.

 

2) Everything is compatible. PCPartPicker would point out any incompatibilities. 

 

3) It's MORE than enough, you could even run 2 GPUs comfortably. PCPartPicker gives you an estimate for power usage, there are other calculator such as this and this.

 

4) Your manual should explain everything you need to know, if not there are plenty of youtube videos you can consult. AIO watercoolers are quite easy to install, don't worry.

 

5) Your motherboard is compatible with your parts, however the RAM is a bit overkill. Really any cheap 1600mhz 1.5v kit would be fine, as long as it fits your build's looks.

 

6) All that info will be in each part's warranty card.

 

What do you intend to use your PC for? Is it just gaming/normal usage? Or will you be doing other stuff too?

[Rashy]

1) During your windows installation you'll be able to select which drive to install the OS into. Beyond that it's really just basic computer usage, when you go on your file browser, you'll see both drives there and you can manage them as you wish.

 

2) Everything is compatible. PCPartPicker would point out any incompatibilities. 

 

3) It's MORE than enough, you could even run 2 GPUs comfortably. PCPartPicker gives you an estimate for power usage, there are other calculator such as this and this.

 

4) Your manual should explain everything you need to know, if not there are plenty of youtube videos you can consult. AIO watercoolers are quite easy to install, don't worry.

 

5) Your motherboard is compatible with your parts, however the RAM is a bit overkill. Really any cheap 1600mhz 1.5v kit would be fine, as long as it fits your build's looks.

 

6) All that info will be in each part's warranty card.

 

What do you intend to use your PC for? Is it just gaming/normal usage? Or will you be doing other stuff too?

I think he's gonna game 4K with it... or else its overkill. could buy a 35' TV with that money in here

[theelitegamer]

1. Put windows 7 CD in CD reader, boot into the CD, where to install page comes up, select which hard drive or ssd you'll go with. *Jumps 2 hours later* You want to download something to another HDD or SSD? Go to Chrome settings, go advanced settings, see the downloads section, change the location and boom your good to go. In other words what ever you install your OS, the other be like a storage for the computer and if you go to My computer, you'll see that hard drive.

2. It will fit for sure, NZXT phantom is a bad boy in it's days, but it's 2014 now and you might want to go up to the 820 OR the new mid tower case by them.. about the power supply, usually the power supply have everything it needs *always safe to check* so I wouldn't worry too much about that. 

3. Look up at you system TDP on Newegg or the Product webpage, add them up and go 100 watts over, that's how I do it atleast. 

4. There is for Corsair cases want me to provide a link? 

5. Your Motherboard could support 32 GB at the speed of 3000 pretty dam fast, only thing you really would run into is that the 1150 is the intel socket or the socket it uses, make sure on the CPU's webpage it says 1150, not 1155 or 2011.. 1150... only thing that will go in *that's what she said*

6.If it comes bad, you have a week or two to send it back... call the place you got it from first and see if they will help, if not then go to the big boys.. the people who made that product.. I think if something comes bad, you can't refund it, but they will replace it.

Want me to list some tips when building this bad boy or about this build?

[Gregz The Great]

1) During your windows installation you'll be able to select which drive to install the OS into. Beyond that it's really just basic computer usage, when you go on your file browser, you'll see both drives there and you can manage them as you wish.

 

2) Everything is compatible. PCPartPicker would point out any incompatibilities. 

 

3) It's MORE than enough, you could even run 2 GPUs comfortably. PCPartPicker gives you an estimate for power usage, there are other calculator such as this and this.

 

4) Your manual should explain everything you need to know, if not there are plenty of youtube videos you can consult. AIO watercoolers are quite easy to install, don't worry.

 

5) Your motherboard is compatible with your parts, however the RAM is a bit overkill. Really any cheap 1600mhz 1.5v kit would be fine, as long as it fits your build's looks.

 

6) All that info will be in each part's warranty card.

 

What do you intend to use your PC for? Is it just gaming/normal usage? Or will you be doing other stuff too?

Gaming and music production. Thank you for your input thus far

[Gregz The Great]

1. Put windows 7 CD in CD reader, boot into the CD, where to install page comes up, select which hard drive or ssd you'll go with. *Jumps 2 hours later* You want to download something to another HDD or SSD? Go to Chrome settings, go advanced settings, see the downloads section, change the location and boom your good to go. In other words what ever you install your OS, the other be like a storage for the computer and if you go to My computer, you'll see that hard drive.

2. It will fit for sure, NZXT phantom is a bad boy in it's days, but it's 2014 now and you might want to go up to the 820 OR the new mid tower case by them.. about the power supply, usually the power supply have everything it needs *always safe to check* so I wouldn't worry too much about that. 

3. Look up at you system TDP on Newegg or the Product webpage, add them up and go 100 watts over, that's how I do it atleast. 

4. There is for Corsair cases want me to provide a link? 

5. Your Motherboard could support 32 GB at the speed of 3000 pretty dam fast, only thing you really would run into is that the 1150 is the intel socket or the socket it uses, make sure on the CPU's webpage it says 1150, not 1155 or 2011.. 1150... only thing that will go in *that's what she said*

6.If it comes bad, you have a week or two to send it back... call the place you got it from first and see if they will help, if not then go to the big boys.. the people who made that product.. I think if something comes bad, you can't refund it, but they will replace it.

Want me to list some tips when building this bad boy or about this build?

I'd appreciate a link very much, thank you for your time and input

[theelitegamer]

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/blog/2013/february/how-to-install-the-hydro-series-h100i-cpu-cooler

 

I'd appreciate a link very much, thank you for your time and input

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/blog/2013/february/how-to-install-the-hydro-series-h100i-cpu-cooler, not a video.. but very detailed walk thorough and alot of pictures.. should be good enough.