Any obvious compatibility problems, or suggestions?

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sdluthier

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This will be my first computer build, so I'd like to ask all of you seasoned builders if you see any problems with these components, any compatibility issues. I have not chosen a video card yet, but I'm leaning toward a GTX 660Ti. I'm not a gamer-will be doing video editing and some relatively heavy multi-tasking. I will put the OS and applications on the SSD.
Thanks for any input!

Rosewill BLACKHAWK Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, come with Five Fans, window side panel, top HDD dock

MSI Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K

COOLER MASTER Silent Pro M2 RS720-SPM2D3-US 720W ATX12V V2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Full Modular ...

Intel 520 Series Cherryville SSDSC2CW240A3K5 2.5" 240GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Western Digital WD Black WD5003AZEX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO RR-212E-20PK-R2 Continuous Direct Contact 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler

CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (2X8) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model

ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
 
I'm no expert, but if i were you, I would go for an i7 (to make the system somewhat future-proof).
And I'd go for an Asus motherboard.
As far as I am aware of, you cannot (legally) install an OEM OS on a self-built system, so make sure you're not breaking a copyright before you do that.
And I'd suggest Windows 8 instead of 7.
Windows 8 is faster than 7. Windows 8 is something new and new software is always fun to use (at least for the tech-savvy population who build their own computers).
The rest of the computer looks fine, but I'd suggest wait for someone with more experience to confirm.
Congratulations for the new computer :)
 
Wouldn't need that much gpu.
Will thunderbolt be useful?
Hyperthreading might be a consideration depending on how much editing/mutitask.
Silent Pro 620w is plenty.
Get low profile Vengeance so air cooler fits with no issues.

Looks good.

OEM is fine.
 
OEM is fine. That's generally what you're supposed to get when building your own system. 7 or 8 is up to you. Agreed on getting low profile RAM. What you have now will hit the bottom of the CPU cooler and not fit.
 
Stay with Gigabyte or MSI, I have heard better things about them over Asus. Do not get a i7 unless you need your videos to render about 20 percent faster for $100 more. I would go with windows 8, it is the newer os. And I would get a GTX 660 by evga or 7850 by MSI for light to moderately heavy video editing.
 
Thank you everyone for the responses!
I was aware of the clearance problem with the RAM and thought I would use the two channels furthest from the cpu cooler (not the two right next to one another). But I will take this advice and appreciate it-leads me to another question I forgot to pose-
For 16 GB RAM does it make a difference if I use 2X8 or 4X4? Will the computer operate as efficiently with either setup? And is 1600 speed the best to stay with, since I won't be doing any OC?

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sdluthier said:
Thank you everyone for the responses!
I was aware of the clearance problem with the RAM and thought I would use the two channels furthest from the cpu cooler (not the two right next to one another). But I will take this advice and appreciate it-leads me to another question I forgot to pose-
For 16 GB RAM does it make a difference if I use 2X8 or 4X4? Will the computer operate as efficiently with either setup? And is 1600 speed the best to stay with, since I won't be doing any OC?

pdo
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Hey buddy, you are building a nice rig there. So far everything you have picked out will be compatible. As to everyone else's brand preferences it seems like we all love certain components :) I happen to be a hardcore Intel guy so I even use their boards because I can get it replaced inside 24 hours if it fails. That type of warranty is not something you get from MSI, or ASUS, or Gigabyte and I'm going to be very sad when Intel stops making desktop boards. I'm not a big overclocker, but in your shoes I'd look at the Intel DZ77SL-50K desktop board and instead of using the aftermarket air cooling solution just stick with with the retail Intel cooler OR use a closed loop liquid solution (intel makes one too hehe) which is what I personally use.

For memory, I would just use a 2x8GB kit so you leave room for expansion. Those boards will support up to 32GB. 1600 speed memory is fine but if you're not overclocking as you stated it would be fine if you got 1333.
 
Oh and further down the Intel line if you want a board with SLI you can look at the DZ77BH-55K it's got a reasonable price tag and is a little more feature laden.
 
Doesn't matter. 2x8 if you need 16gb keeps the other channels available for more.
With 2 dimms the boards manual will dictate what 2 channels to use.
If 1866 costs the same might as well get that.
 
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Benny Boy said:
Doesn't matter. 2x8 if you need 16gb keeps the other channels available for more.
With 2 dimms the boards manual will dictate what 2 channels to use.
If 1866 costs the same might as well get that.
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what he said I mean if you can get 1866 for the same money or within a couple bucks go for it :)
 
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