first build. opinions, advice or recommendations please

[hdxbrian]

CPU: Intel core i5-2500k Sandy Bridge 3.3ghz (3.7hgz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-core desktop processor Intel HD Graphics 3000

MB: Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Mother board with mSATA Slot GA-Z68XP-UD3
MEMORY: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2x4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
HD: Seagate Barracuda ST320DM000 320GB 720 RPM 16 MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal HD
PSU: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W Modular High Performance Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandybridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom
CASE: NZXT Guardian 921 RB 921RB-001-RD Black SECC steel chassis Computer Case
DRIVE: LITE-ON Black 12X BD-ROM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA Internal Internal 12X Blu-ray Combo Model ihes112-04 - OEM

also recommendations on video card? thanks.

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[jdeb]

What is your budget?
What are you using the PC for?

I would change the ram to the Corsair Vengeance 1.5V DDR3 1600 and get the low profile if you plan on adding a aftermarket CPU cooler.

I would change that power supply but I need to know if you are planning on buying a discrete video card so I can give you a solid recommendation.

[hdxbrian]

thanks

i don't plan on doing any high end gaming yet. maybe when something really interesting comes out. i do plan on playing diablo 3 but i can't imagine it requiring so much power. other than that, regular home office type of computer.

[jdeb]

Well this is overkill for a system without a video card but it does give you head room for a mid-range video card for the future. You are correct. The Intel HD Graphics are fine for the game.

Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

If you want to match a power supply with your current configuration

Antec EarthWatts Green EA-430D Green 430W Continuous power ATX12V

[hdxbrian]

is the OCZ PSU too much or unreliable?

it's $49.99 AR and the Antec you recommended is $69.99. i don't know why it's priced so differently.

i was looking at this for a video card. i don't know if it's compatible and whatnot.

thanks again!

[glc]

OCZ power supplies are "okay" these days, but Antec or Corsair would be preferable. If you want a high quality high power modular:

Newegg.com - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650M 650W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular High Performance Power Supply

Your video card link is invalid.

[hdxbrian]

i think ebay pulled the video card. anyway it was this one

i ended up buying the antec bp 550w

thanks for telling me about the dead link. i appreciate it