So this is my first PC build, and I've been trying to learn as much as I can before I buy all the components.
I will be primarily using this PC for music production, some video editing, and some gaming (mostly SC2 Diablo 3 borderlands 2 when it comes out)
I'm definitely leaning towards the 3770k even though people are complaining that it runs hot.
I'm entirely new at this, and I have a few questions regarding a good motherboard, and also a good case.
Here is what I have so far:
Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge 3.5GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116501
ASUS P8Z77
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131820
G.SKILL Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231558
CORSAIR H100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181017
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
NZXT Phantom PHAN-001WT White
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146067
My main concerns are with the H100 and the motherboard.
Will the H100 keep the CPU cool enough to where I can overclock it a decent amount?
and is the P8Z77 a good motherboard for my setup? I haven't decided on a graphics card yet but I do not plan on running in crossfire or anything like that.
Sorry for the wall of text, and sorry if this is not an appropriate forum for this thread.
I will be primarily using this PC for music production, some video editing, and some gaming (mostly SC2 Diablo 3 borderlands 2 when it comes out)
I'm definitely leaning towards the 3770k even though people are complaining that it runs hot.
I'm entirely new at this, and I have a few questions regarding a good motherboard, and also a good case.
Here is what I have so far:
Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge 3.5GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116501
ASUS P8Z77
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131820
G.SKILL Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231558
CORSAIR H100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181017
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
NZXT Phantom PHAN-001WT White
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146067
My main concerns are with the H100 and the motherboard.
Will the H100 keep the CPU cool enough to where I can overclock it a decent amount?
and is the P8Z77 a good motherboard for my setup? I haven't decided on a graphics card yet but I do not plan on running in crossfire or anything like that.
Sorry for the wall of text, and sorry if this is not an appropriate forum for this thread.











