New PC Build (read before casting votes)

[Guest]

This is my first build and I want to do it right. Here's what the post contains.

 

1. This post will contain a few polls because everybody loves polls.

2. Main build

3. ? means still deciding and is in a poll

4. If you have an opinion that is on not on the polls just vote for the next best thing.

5. $1500 (can go a little higher if I have to)

 

The Build (for now):

 

Case: Corsiar Graphite Series 760T

(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139034)

Motherboard: MSI-Z87-G45 Gaming LGA 1150

(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-130-693)

 

GPU: MSI Gaming N770 TF 2GD5/OC GeForce GTX 770

(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127741)

CPU: Intel Core i5-4760K Haswell 3.4GHz LGA 1150

(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899)

 

RAM: Corsiar Vangeance Pro 16Gb (2 x 8GB)

(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233536)

 

Hard Drive: WD Black 1TB 7200RPM

(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2W019M6559)

 

 

Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster Z

(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102048)

PSU: Corsair CSM Series 550w

(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139059)

? Cooling: Corsiar Hydro Series H100i

(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181029)

 

NOTE: There will be a build guide if I get it built.   

 

 

Questions I Need Answered:

1.What size sleeveing will I need?

2. Any parts you would switch

3. What are your thoughts on the build

4.Opinions on fans, lighting, and another aesthetic item you would suggests.

[ohJey]

Noctua air cooler / Razer deathadder

[Guest]

If anyone knows how to get images in here I will update. I get an error saying image extension not allowed.

[CoolBeans]

What is your budget, if you haven't already bought the build

[squirrl]

If anyone knows how to get images in here I will update. I get an error saying image extension not allowed.

convert to an image that is allowed, or upload to an image hosting site and use the bbcode to display it in the post.

[MrYuriy]

My poll votes are as follows, alongside the reason I chose what I chose.

 

• Cooler » Corsair H100i - This one was simple - It's the most amazing, probably best performing AIO Water Cooler at that price point. And I always recommend this if you are overclocking, and even more so builds that are $1,500 which yours is just that.

• Mouse » Razer Mamba - The first thing I want to say about this particular poll segment is.. Are you really wanting to spend $130 on a mouse when your build is $1,500 and could use that $$ make it better? Why not just go DeathAdder and add $50+ to your components? That's just my 2 cents. Though, I am known to be thick-skulled and stubborn, so once I have my mind set on a particular item, I will get it through hell & high water. That's why I own the Mamba, DeathAdder and Ouroboros. Keep in mind, budgets are rarely ever a concern of mine. But anyways, the reason I went with the Mamba is because the Naga has too many buttons. I completely despise mice with all these buttons near my thumb. I rarely use more than 5 buttons on my mouse, 3 being left/right/scroll. The Ouroboros is WAY overpriced, no matter how "cool" it looks - for a mouse, I personally haven't justified spending this amount on it and I've owned it for quite a while now. Everytime I use it or look at it, I just feel it has too much going on. So what, it adjusts.. yay! Now.. onto the Mamba.. Damn do I love this mouse. It's the perfect mix of everything you need. Not too much going on, looks great, optimal weight/size/feel, and is wired or wireless, which I use all the time depending on if I'm gaming or sitting back doing some good ol' entertainment.

• Sleeving » Pre-Sleeved - Now don't get me wrong, doing it yourself will always yield great results, at least if you spent the needed time + effort on it. But, that is part of why I went with pre-sleeved for your particular situation. I feel nowadays you can spend just slightly more and have a professional do it for you, such as Mike from LutrOo Customs. I highly doubt yours will turn out that good, especially heatshrinkless; which are the only ones I use. Pre-sleeved will also save you a lot of time, and most importantly.. Money.