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First desktop build help

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MicroMix
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So I am about to order parts for my first computer build, but I really don't know anyone who is knowledgeable with computer hardware and I only have a basic understanding at best. This is where you guys come in, can anyone with computer knowledge confirm that my computer will function?

My (potential) build:

Corsair Obsidian 650D case http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139006

Asus 23.6" monitor http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236052

Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB HD http://204.14.213.175/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533

Asus Radeon HD 7870 2GB video card http://204.14.213.175/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121649

Antec High Current Pro 750W PSU http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371052

Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4) DDR3 RAM http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233185

Asus Z77 Deluxe Mobo http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131818

Intel Core i7-3770s CPU http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116503

Corsair H60 Liquid CPU Cooler http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181015

Asus Blu-ray burner http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135252

Any pointers/advice on what to buy or how to save money are welcome, however the money isn't a huge deal.
Also:
1. Is my PSU a proper wattage? Should I go higher or lower?
2. Do I need to purchase thermal paste extra? Or does intel supply it with the CPU?

Any help would be greatly appreciated! :)
Jul 24 2012 2:26PM
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HARVERSACE
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i have no idea how to build a desktop. but those components you are gonna use look pretty sweet
Jul 24 2012 2:27PM
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bustinthejus
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Haven't been paying much attention to computer parts these days, but I don't see any major issues. Might be places you could save money with a different part, or you could get slightly better parts for only a little extra money, but that's all personal preference and you'd have to do some research on that.

And definitely buy some thermal paste - Intel will give you thermal paste but it's crap.
Jul 24 2012 3:45PM
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Woodsy15
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Defiantly buy some thermal paste.
Jul 24 2012 5:40PM
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--ski--
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Watch out with the heat spreaders on the RAM, they are known to get in the way with a lot of CPU coolers. You can get the same RAM but the 'LP' version, which could be a better idea.

Z77 Deluxe? Do you really need that MoBo? You can save a fair junk downgrading that to a z77 v or z77 v pro

Don't get a 3770s, get a 3770k. Allows for OC'ing etc.

I've never been a fan of closed loop water cooling, a decent air cooler will do just as good a job.

Are you going to CrossFire on the future?

Oh, get a SSD.
Jul 24 2012 5:46PM
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skier_boy26
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Not a big fan of those types of CPU coolers either. They don't seem to work as well (in the long run, in my experience), and they tend to make your computer sound like it either a fish tank or it has diarrhea.

Ditto the comment about the ram heatsinks getting in the way of the larger CPU heatsinks. I found out the hard way.

Pretty fine otherwise.

Jul 24 2012 5:53PM
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MicroMix
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Thanks for a ll the replies so far! Definitely taking it all into consideration and making changes.
Jul 24 2012 5:53PM
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mmallender.
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definitely a ssd
Jul 24 2012 5:54PM
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1337
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an ~256gb SSD (Sata 6.0 gbps) will be great, and get a 1tb for music/photo/video/document storage. OCZ agility 4's are good from what i have heard.

For a cooler, I suggest this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
I have one and its very quiet (or my GPU is louder and all i can hear). Does a pretty good job at keeping my CPU decently cool when running FCS, AE, Photoshop, etc...
Jul 24 2012 6:00PM
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MicroMix
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Is 256Gb really necessary if I only plan to use it for the OS (Windows 7 Home Premium) and nothing else? Right now my laptop has a 500Gb drive that is partioned into C and D drives, and C is just under 120Gb.
Jul 24 2012 6:39PM
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Laurent.
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A 120Gb SSD is plenty big enough for the OS, programs and games.
I have a 120GB SSD in My MacBook besides a 500GB HDD and it's plenty of space.

Hell my home built media centre has a 40GB SSD (I went too SSD really early when the prices were absolute insane, so it was all I could afford) and that has Windows 7 on it plus a lot of programs with room to spare.

Also as a word for advice, go to some nerdy forum like bit-tech, for instance.


The last time I've build a pc was five years ago so I can't help you on the specific components.
Jul 24 2012 6:46PM
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