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Specs:

 

CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K @ 3.40GHz

RAM: 16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 648MHz

Graphics Card: 2048MB GeForce GTX 660 Ti (nVidia)

Storage: 500GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0

Case: nVIDIA Limited Edition Case

Power Supply: 750W PSU (Unknown Brand)

Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 

Cooler: Stock Cooler

 

Any ideas to make this build better? Things I wanna upgrade:
Power Supply: To a 1000W

Case: Mid-Tower Good case w/ a side window

Cooler: H100i?

 

Help me out <3

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Looks pretty good. 

 

Why are you using 1333MHz memory? Also, overclock that CPU, but you may need to get a new cooler (the H100i is great).

 

Do not get a 1000W PSU, its not useful especially since your system will only draw about 400w at max load.

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Right, you certainly do not need a 1000W Power Supply, or even the 750W you have now, however you do seriously need a good brand power supply. Even 450-550W will be enough for your system if it's a good power supply. If you want to be safe for overclocking or adding more components you can get a 650W one, from Corsair, Cooler Master...whatever, just PLEASE get a good brand&quality power supply. 

As for the case I would recommend the windowed version of the Define R4. Since it's...amazing :P

 

And yes the H100i would be a good choice, then again so would the H110 or H220. 

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Some quick, straight to the point tips:

  • Depending on the purpose for your build, contemplate whether you will utilise 16gb of memory in the desired applications you'll use.
  • 750watts is more than enough power; calculate the wattage your build will use http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp'>here and consider saving money on memory and spend extra on a branded power supply with lower wattage.
  • An H100i is a neat cooler, it can offer you great over-clocking performance.
  • First Upgrade: the above.

Good luck with your build.

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Specs:

 

CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K @ 3.40GHz

RAM: 16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 648MHz

Graphics Card: 2048MB GeForce GTX 660 Ti (nVidia)

Storage: 500GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0

Case: nVIDIA Limited Edition Case

Power Supply: 750W PSU (Unknown Brand)

Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 

Cooler: Stock Cooler

 

Any ideas to make this build better? Things I wanna upgrade:

Power Supply: To a 1000W

Case: Mid-Tower Good case w/ a side window

Cooler: H100i?

 

Help me out <3

For reference, a 750W PSU can run two GTX 680s /7970s. 1000W power supplies are extremely excessive for most people, settle for a 600-750W PSU.

 

I can recommend the H100i, the stock cooler won't allow for much overclocking.

 

Don't get 16GB of RAM unless you KNOW that you'll need it.

 

Case: http://ncix.com/products/?sku=81477&vpn=CC-9011029-WW&manufacture=Corsair

 

RAM: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233180

 

GPU: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121656

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Don't go for a 1000W psu it's just overkill, upgrade your cooler. If you want a H100i, check the spacings in the roof of your case for the 120MM fans. If the fan mounts are 15mm apart the H100 should fit but be careful of the radiator fouling on the RAM and mosfet/VRM heatsinks. If you want to go air cooled check out the Noctua NH-D14 it's a beast and will keep up with a H100. Also if you have enough money to spend grab an SSD to get some extra performance in games and windows.

 

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