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This is my first real gaming rig. I plan to upgrade it in the future but I don't have the money right now.
Parts:
i5 2310
MSI Z77A-G41
Geforce EVGA 9600 gt

Sapphire 7850 (1 GB)

MSI Twin Frozr 760 (4GB)
8GB ADATA XPG Gaming Series RAM

OCZ Agility 3 120 GB
2 Segate HDDs (445 total)
Cooler Master HAF 912
Antec NEO ECO 520W

I'm going to upgrade graphics card to a HD 7770. I don't think in makes that much of a differences but any recommendations on which manufacture/model?
Any tips or suggestions for my build would be helpful thanks.

CPU: Intel i5 2310 Mobo: MSI Z77A-G41 GPU: MSI 760 Twin Frozr 4GB RAM: 8GB ADATA XPG Gaming Series 


Storage: OCZ Aglility 3 120 GB SSD, 2 250GB Segate HDDs Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 PSU: Antec NEO ECO 520W


 

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I would consider flipping the HDD's the other way around if possible and connecting the sata cables in the back so that they are out of sight.

nice build.

Linus Sebastian said:

The stand is indeed made of metal but I wouldn't drive my car over a bridge made of it.

 

https://youtu.be/X5YXWqhL9ik?t=552

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I'll try that. Thanks for the advice!

CPU: Intel i5 2310 Mobo: MSI Z77A-G41 GPU: MSI 760 Twin Frozr 4GB RAM: 8GB ADATA XPG Gaming Series 


Storage: OCZ Aglility 3 120 GB SSD, 2 250GB Segate HDDs Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 PSU: Antec NEO ECO 520W


 

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  • 3 weeks later...

I got a Sapphire 7850. I'll put up pics after I install it and fix up cable management.

CPU: Intel i5 2310 Mobo: MSI Z77A-G41 GPU: MSI 760 Twin Frozr 4GB RAM: 8GB ADATA XPG Gaming Series 


Storage: OCZ Aglility 3 120 GB SSD, 2 250GB Segate HDDs Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 PSU: Antec NEO ECO 520W


 

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  • 4 weeks later...

I'm pretty much done building it so I don't think I'll update this much but recently I got a vengence M90, a Razer mouse pad and new headphones for my build

CPU: Intel i5 2310 Mobo: MSI Z77A-G41 GPU: MSI 760 Twin Frozr 4GB RAM: 8GB ADATA XPG Gaming Series 


Storage: OCZ Aglility 3 120 GB SSD, 2 250GB Segate HDDs Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 PSU: Antec NEO ECO 520W


 

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  • 1 year later...

I've updated my rig quite a bit recently. I painted the inside and got more peripherals and a new graphics card. I also sleeved my cables. Here are some pictures 

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CPU: Intel i5 2310 Mobo: MSI Z77A-G41 GPU: MSI 760 Twin Frozr 4GB RAM: 8GB ADATA XPG Gaming Series 


Storage: OCZ Aglility 3 120 GB SSD, 2 250GB Segate HDDs Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 PSU: Antec NEO ECO 520W


 

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Really nice improvements. For the front HDD cage, try and put both drives in the bottom cage so that you can remove the top one and allow better airflow. Also some fan filters will help keep your build looking top-notch. Lovin' the painting, I can't spray paint to save my life. Sleeving is awesome also. Cheers!

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