About to order computer parts, need more opinions

[up355]

about to place the order for my new gaming build. i spent a bit extra on parts like CPU and video card because i want this computer to last me for awhile. will probably add a second gtx 680 if needed later on.

just want to hear some last minute suggestions from you guys. i just dont want to order something and regret it later because i didn't do enough research! overall i think the build looks pretty good right now.



Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H100 Extreme Performance CPU Cooler System LGA1366 2011 1156 AM2 AM3

Intel Core i7 3770K Unlocked Quad Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.5GHZ Ivy Bridge 8MB Retail

G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory

ASUS P8Z77-V Premium ATX LGA1155 Z77 DDR3 4PCI-E16 2PCI-E1 SATA3 DP USB3.0 Thunderbolt Motherboard

Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA3 6GB/S 7200RPM 64MB Cache 3.5IN Dual Proc Hard Drive OEM

Intel 520 Series 240GB 2.5IN SSD MLC 25nm SATA3 Solid State Disk Flash Drive OEM

EVGA GeForce GTX 680 FTW 1110MHZ 4GB 6.0GHZ GDDR5 SLI 2xDVI HDMI DP HDCP PCI-E DirectX 11 Video Card

OCZ Z-SERIES 1000W 80+ Gold Certified 24PIN ATX 83A 12V Afc Modular Power Supply W/ 135mm Fan

ASUS DRW-24B1ST 24X SATA DVD Writer OEM Black


i just noticed im missing a case. i cant seem to choose one that i like. i should probably get a mid tower case? heat shouldn't be a problem in those im hoping. if you guys have any suggestions for a good case let me know.

 

[jonnyp11]

Look up the benches and the hd7970 ghz edition is faster overall than the 680 and someone said the 7000's crossfire better than the 600's

And id get a corsair, xfx, seasonic, silverstone, nzxt, antec, or pc power and cooling 850w.

For overclocking a 2600k is better and they are the same for performance, maybe 1 or 2% difference.

 

[Benny Boy]

Everything looks good imo. I would change one thing tho.
1000w is overkill. System w/2x 680 requires 53 12v amps as a minimum.
This 70amp Corsair has plenty of headroom, is better built/components, plus it has nicer cables.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139015

As far as case, mid tower is a good size. Depending on the esthetics you want, take a look at Lian Li, CoolerMaster, Nzxt, Corsair...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006519%2050001375%2040000007%20600006302%204017&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&ShowDeactivatedMark=False&CompareItemList=7%7C11%2D352%2D007%5E11%2D352%2D007%2DTS%2C11%2D139%2D009%5E11%2D139%2D009%2DTS%2C11%2D139%2D005%5E11%2D139%2D005%2DTS%2C11%2D119%2D257%5E11%2D119%2D257%2DTS%2C11%2D112%2D239%5E11%2D112%2D239%2DTS

This ^ is to give you an idea. There may be one in there that won't have a place for your H100.