I have built computers in the past but have never overclocked or built one for gaming. I came up with this build after researching builds on here, youtube, reddit, and would like to keep the final price under $1000. I already bought an ssd and will be cannibalizing my old mouse, keyboard, dvd burner, and 1 TB hard drive.
My main questions are:
Should I stick with the i5-3570K or switch to AMD?
Is this setup over-clocking friendly?
Is the PSU overkill?
If I do overclock, are all the fans going to sound like a helicopter in the room? I have a wife who will use this for general computing and will probably not like a really loud computer.
Do you have any other suggestions?
Thanks for your help.
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[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k]Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($201.86 @ Microcenter)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2]Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler[/url] ($32.97 @ Outlet PC)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-p8z77vlx]Asus P8Z77-V LX ATX LGA1155 Motherboard[/url] ($116.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9]Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($52.90 @ Amazon)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-fx787acdfc]XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card[/url] ($209.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-case-p280]Antec P280 ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($99.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600]Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply[/url] ($59.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Operating System:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-885370414059]Microsoft Windows 8 Full (64-bit)[/url] ($99.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Other:[/b] KINGSTON 240GB V300 SSD S (SV300S3B7A) ($152.64)
[b]Total:[/b] $1027.32
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