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hey im new to the forums so do bare with me

 

im planning to build my first pc and i am worried if the components are not going to be compatible. here is the list of things im getting:

 

motherboard: asus maximus VI hero (z87)

cpu: intel core i5 4670k (z87)

gpu: asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 660 Direct CU II

psu: corsair cx 600

ram: corsair vengence 8gb

 

 

if their is any problems with this setup, dont be afraid to tell what is wrong with it, after all i am a noob when it comes to computers so help would be appreciated.

i also have a zalman z11 plus atx case.

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hey im new to the forums so do bare with me

 

im planning to build my first pc and i am worried if the components are not going to be compatible. here is the list of things im getting:

 

motherboard: asus maximus VI hero (z87)

cpu: intel core i5 4670k (z87)

gpu: asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 660 Direct CU II

psu: corsair cx 600

ram: corsair vengence 8gb

 

 

if their is any problems with this setup, dont be afraid to tell what is wrong with it, after all i am a noob when it comes to computers so help would be appreciated.

 

welcome to the LinusTechTips forums, i've moved your topic to the correct section for best answers

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Use PCPartpicker as it'll filter out anything which isn't compatible usually. . . 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.65 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ TigerDirect)
Memory:  G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($76.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($239.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $721.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-28 16:29 EST-0500)

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.65 @ Amazon)

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ TigerDirect)

Memory:  G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($76.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($239.99 @ Microcenter)

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($37.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $721.58

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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wow thats alot i didnt thought it was going to be that expensive in american dollars but im British so i would say thats around the £550 which is still alot

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.65 @ Amazon)

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ TigerDirect)

Memory:  G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($76.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($239.99 @ Microcenter)

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($37.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $721.58

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-28 16:29 EST-0500)

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They're compatible but I'd dial down on the motherboard, you don't need that high end of a motherboard and invest that money on a better GPU like a GTX 760.

the motherboard and the cpu were kind of a problem because of the price but you are right 

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^what Nicholas Marzio said. Kingston HyperX are usually $20 cheaper. Also try a different board like a MSI G45 Gaming for example. This could save you enough to pony up for a GTX 760

i didnt think to go a different mobo. i geuss i like asus more than msi :)

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wow thats alot i didnt thought it was going to be that expensive in american dollars but im British so i would say thats around the £550 which is still alot

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£173.94 @ Scan.co.uk)

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  (£32.99 @ Amazon UK)

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£93.55 @ Ebuyer)

Memory:  G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£62.12 @ Amazon UK)

Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  (£192.00 @ Aria PC)

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

Total: £554.60

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£173.94 @ Scan.co.uk)

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  (£32.99 @ Amazon UK)

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£93.55 @ Ebuyer)

Memory:  G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£62.12 @ Amazon UK)

Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  (£192.00 @ Aria PC)

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

Total: £554.60

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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aswome i'll look at them more in depth. thanks

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hey im new to the forums so do bare with me

 

im planning to build my first pc and i am worried if the components are not going to be compatible. here is the list of things im getting:

 

motherboard: asus maximus VI hero (z87)

cpu: intel core i5 4670k (z87)

gpu: asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 660 Direct CU II

psu: corsair cx 600

ram: corsair vengence 8gb

 

 

if their is any problems with this setup, dont be afraid to tell what is wrong with it, after all i am a noob when it comes to computers so help would be appreciated.

Asus and Corsair (as others have said) demand a high price premium, Maybe get other brands and get a better GPU or something.  Other than that best of luck with your new build!!!

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Asus and Corsair (as others have said) demand a high price premium, Maybe get other brands and get a better GPU or something.  Other than that best of luck with your new build!!!

i dont know what it is with me but i always stick to one brand and thanks for the luck :)

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im using a zalman z11 plus atx case

Do you have it already or are you planning to buy it?

wow thats alot i didnt thought it was going to be that expensive in american dollars but im British so i would say thats around the £550 which is still alot

What's your budget then?

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im planning on buying it and my budget is around £500

One more thing--what's the system being used for?

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