Build Parts Compatible?

[StabbyJoe89]

Hi all,

I'm building a pc and I was just wondering if this is all compatible?

parts with links:
Build Parts List - Newegg

plain text parts list:

---Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge 3.5GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor

---ASRock H61M-GE LGA 1155 Intel H61 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

---EVGA SuperClocked GeForce GTX 560 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16

---Team Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory

---Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 2TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

---COOLMAX SUPPLY CUL-750B 750W ATX 12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91

---APEX PC-389-C Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

---SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner SATA Model SH-222BB/BEBE - OEM

~$980 build (w/ monitor & keyboard)

I think I can afford to go a step up on the graphics card.
Would a
$200 XFX Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 or
$180 ZOTAC AMP! GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 or
$220EVGA GeForce GTX 480 (Fermi) 1536MB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 be compatible? Which would be a better card?

Thanks so much!!!

[renowilliams]

I'm not sure if your goal is to game with this build but I would definatly make some changes. Firstly, I would look at changing the motherboard and cpu to the following;

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

Newegg.com - ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

The above combo is approximatly $30.00 less than your choices and you get a far superior motherboard and at the same time give up very little performace. You could also consider a 2500k processor and save some more.

I would next suggest the following upgrade on the memorry with the money saved;

Newegg.com - CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Profile Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M2A1600C9

As far as other changes I will leave that to others to chime in.

[jdeb]

Originally Posted by StabbyJoe89 Hi all, I'm building a pc and I was just wondering if this is all compatible? parts with links: Build Parts List - Newegg plain text parts list: ---Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge 3.5GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor ---ASRock H61M-GE LGA 1155 Intel H61 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard ---EVGA SuperClocked GeForce GTX 560 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 ---Team Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory ---Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 2TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive ---COOLMAX SUPPLY CUL-750B 750W ATX 12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 ---APEX PC-389-C Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ---SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner SATA Model SH-222BB/BEBE - OEM ~$980 build (w/ monitor & keyboard) I think I can afford to go a step up on the graphics card. Would a $200 XFX Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 or $180 ZOTAC AMP! GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 or $220EVGA GeForce GTX 480 (Fermi) 1536MB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 be compatible? Which would be a better card? Thanks so much!!!

Wrong motherboard CPU combo.
i5 3570K The i7 is overkill unless you are doing high end video or artistic work.
Newegg.com - Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K

ASUS P8Z77-V LX
Newegg.com - ASUS P8Z77-V LX LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

or if looking for price

BIOSTAR TZ77B LGA 1155
Newegg.com - BIOSTAR TZ77B LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

Change the memory for reliability, performance, and stability
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB)
Newegg.com - CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M2A1600C9B

Change the hard drive for reliability, warranty, stability, and performance
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Change the power supply to a quailty one. NEVER shimp on the power supply
SeaSonic S12II 620 Bronze 620W
Newegg.com - SeaSonic S12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

Change the DVD for reliability
LITE-ON DVD Burner
Newegg.com - LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - CD / DVD Burners

The GTX560TI is the best card out of your choices for NVidia
EVGA SuperClocked 01G-P3-1563-AR GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi)
Newegg.com - EVGA SuperClocked 01G-P3-1563-AR GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

The HD7950 is a better card and choice if you can afford it. It is also PCIe3.0 which the boards I linked support
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7950
Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7950 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card ( 11196-00-40G)

or to save a little money but get an equal or close card to the GTX560TI
SAPPHIRE 11188-22-20G Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit
Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 11188-22-20G Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card (OC Edition)

[glc]

I would take the LK board over the LX board.