PC parts compatibility

[HeadShot]

Hey guys, I have made a few PC builds, and I am locked on this one, ready to order it in a few days. Just wanted your guys' opinions and weather if the stuff is compatible.

Also what would a be a descent CPU cooler, budget is around $50-60.Thanks

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[Angellas]

I have a similar build running in my shop at the moment. A few changes;

-I picked Corsair RAM instead of your G.SKILL.
-You should consider grabbing the 6Gbps version of that hard drive. It should be about if not the same price and will take care of your 4 port/2 controller sata 6Gbps on your board. You wouldn't want to let your board get lonely!!
-I used the Corsair 750w Pro Series power supply. In the price range you're playing with, get the Corsair PSU. Trust me, up close it's beautiful.

Custom Build clock = 4.233GHz+ using Corsair DDR3 1600 @ 7-8-7-16. AWESOME board!

Previous are just suggestions, do with them what you will. In any case, show us your rig when you get it up and flying!

Now, to truly answer your post:

Compatible? YES.
Cooling used for above shown clocks are using OEM cooler. I would suggest using the OEM cooler for now and spring for liquid-cooling if you wanna go over 4.2 stabily. Your case is truly incredible for cooling! (Both the stock cooling included and the available ports for liquid-rig radiators.)

 

[iEye Captain]

-I used the Corsair 750w Pro Series power supply. In the price range you're playing with, get the Corsair PSU. Trust me, up close it's beautiful.

Agreed.

 

[Munkypoo7]

G.Skill makes quality RAM... and in the end, it's generally all the same stuff only with a different sticker for a brand. Least for general purpose...

A 6Gbps mechanical drive offers no difference in performance, it's a marketing gimmick. For an SSD yes, but that's motherboard related anyways.

A 1kW PSU is a bit ovekill, a quality 600W could run that system with room to spare. I'd go with a 750W if possible. Link
That's arguably the best 750W PSU on the market to date. It doesn't have anything overly fancy but it get's the job done excellently. With great CS to boot This is a great alternative as well.

That's not saying the OCZ ZX 1kW is any slouch, it is also a great PSU [one of the best 1kW out there actually], I've just had a crappy time with OCZ's service tbh :\

As for a heatsink, you best option is this imo, after rebate the price is a total joke.

 

[HeadShot]

Im planning to crossfire soon, and I find that 1000 watts is playing it safe. I can either go with Seasonic 850watt , OCZ 1000watt, or Corsair ax850.

 

[reflex99]

1000W is WAY overkill, but otherwise it looks fine.

750w would be more appropriate if you are seriously considering crossfire.

550-650 would be more than enough for a single card.