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Can I have some advice on this build?

8 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/can-i-have-some-advice-on-this-build.163916/

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Leafcutter Original post #1
Sep 27, 2012 at 11:41 AM
I'm not sure if this is the right place to post about this. In case it isn't, my apologies, please do remove the thread.

Well, getting down to matters, I have a build in mind and the wallet ready to do so... in a month or so :p
Here,
mobo: ASRock Z77 Pro4 Motherboard
cpu: Intel Core i5 3550
case: Corsair 400R Mid Tower Cabinet
ram: Corsair Vengeance DDR3 4 GB x2
hdd: WD Caviar Green 1 TB
psu: Corsair CMPSU-650TXV2UK 650 Watts PSU
gpu: Asus gtx660ti
cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

I really wanted some advice on the matter of the PSU. I went through the ThermalTake's PSU calculaor (Thermaltake Power Supply Calculator) and after checking out quite some reviews, I picked out the corsair enthusiast 650W. Will that work right for this config?

And about the case... will the cpu cooler fit right in it?

I don't plan to overclock either cpu/gpu. So, should I pick a H77 over a Z77? Is there any distinct advantage of the Z77 for a non-overclocker? (The cost difference isn't staggering either)

Finally, my most concerning question - What UPS would be right? considering the PSU is a 650W, shouldn't I have to pick a 650W+ UPS... Would this - APC Back UPS 1500 work? Or do I really need something more? I have never dealt with UPS' before... my ignorance is vast.

Please, Advise.
nikhilsharma007nikx
Oct 5, 2012 at 7:28 PM
well well welll........... if u dont overclock grab an ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP Motherboard and u can save money on it and get a sapphire ati radeon 7950 3 gb card .........
for the psu i can say its good rather not the best best cause if u du a Xfire on this rig in future it cant handle but for now its pretty good better go for corsair gs 800 for ~7.5k
and yes the case is the best out there u cant **** the whole universe with it and it can fit ur cooler and also the corsair h100 cooler too and yes ups will handle it all just fantastic but if u plug other than this u will get a problem cause of 800w psu but if u get an 650w its good ...........!!!!!!!!!!!and yes no advantage for Z77 for a non-overclocker
and its just waste of money ..................!!!!!!!!!!
The Incinerator
Oct 5, 2012 at 9:17 PM
Geta H77 based board like the

Gigabyte GA-H77-DS3H - Rs. 7828 Gigabyte GA-H77-DS3H Motherboard | Motherboard | Flipkart.com or a
Gigabyte GA-H77M-D3H - Rs 6588 Gigabyte GA-H77M-D3H Motherboard | Motherboard | Flipkart.com

The PSU is adequate.
Myth
Myth #4
Oct 5, 2012 at 9:45 PM
Not OCing? skip the z77 mobos. If budget is flexible, pick a OC setup (proc+mobo). On the long run, you will be inclined to experiment with Ocing.

Skip the WD green HDD. Pick a WD blue/black or seagate.

IMO, 660 are overpriced. There are other cards with more value.

Depending on budget, I might suggest you pick a noctua rather than the CM 212 evo.
nikhilsharma007nikx
Oct 12, 2012 at 3:21 PM
how good is this system
INTEL I-5 (2500k) @11690
GIGABYTE Z77-UD3H @12400
1TB SATA WD @4150
8GB DDR3 KING1600 HYPERX @2750
LG/ SAMSUNG SATA @881
ATI 7850 2GB DDR5 SAPPHIRE @14476
CORRSAIR TX -650 SMPS @5290
DELL 22" LED (ST2220L) @8000
CM 690 II Basic @4,510
64147 total

i m gonna buy this soon!!!!need advice !!!!!!!!! of experts
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_AkasH_ #6
Oct 12, 2012 at 3:29 PM
You might be better off making a new thread. The build looks good, I'd suggest you get an after market cooler for your CPU (H212 Evo - Rs. 2000) if you are going to over clock.
nikhilsharma007nikx
Oct 13, 2012 at 4:25 PM
im goin to overclock but after a year or so and goin to buy gaming kb = m ande cooler and ssd by then !!!!!!
W
Oct 13, 2012 at 4:37 PM
for a price of ~5000 corsair carbide 400R cabinet is the best option.