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First gaming computer need build help

Jul 5, 2013 1:07PM PDT
Just need build help and advice thanks

Are these parts compatible?

<div>CPU-Intel Core-i5 3350P Quad-Core Processor 3.1 Ghz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637i53350P
($179.99)

Graphic Card-
Either EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1024MB GDDR5 128bit, Dual Dual-Link DVI, Mini HDMI, Graphics Card ($144) or
or EVGA GeForce GTX 660 SUPERCLOCKED 2048MB GDDR5 DVI HDMI DP Graphics Card 02G-P4-2662-KR
($199)

Case-
NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case, Black 921RB-001-BL
($69)

Power Supply- Corsair Builder Series CX 430 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS (CX430)($39)

Hard Drive- WD Blue 1 TB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache - WD10EZEX
($66)

MotherBoard-MSI LGA1155/Intel H77/DDR3/SATA3&USB3.0/A&GbE/ATX Motherboard ZH77A-G43
($84)

Ram- Corsair Vengeance 8 GB ( 2 x 4 GB ) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) 240-Pin DDR3 Memory Kit for Core i3, i5, i7 and Platforms SDRAM CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9
Total price range: $ (600-750)

Are these parts compatible?

This computer is just for playing the new games like crysis and far cry 3 and LoL. Just want to make sure i got all the good and right stuff to get started. I would also like decent fps is that possible with this build? I do not need crazy high graphics but definitely high graphics in game.Also i am wondering if all these parts are compatible and work well together.
Thanks in advance!

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Compatible?......yes
Jul 6, 2013 12:28AM PDT

Suggestion.

Gpu......go with the 660.
Psu.....bump that to 500w or bigger.

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Add-on
Jul 6, 2013 12:31AM PDT

Did you forget the OS?

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Agree re PSU .... more is better and I didn't see a
Jul 6, 2013 7:31AM PDT

CD-DVD listed.

Also if it's a gaming setup....I like putting better cooling on the CPU. The stock unit works but the aftermarket CPU HS Fans are materially better at heat removal and worth the $$ for stability, reliability and longer life.

VAPCMD

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Thanks
Jul 6, 2013 1:09PM PDT

thank u so much for ur help.

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Nope
Jul 6, 2013 1:08PM PDT

I am not considering that the build because i will be purchasing that after the computer is complete.But i will be getting windows 7.

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Thanks
Jul 6, 2013 1:10PM PDT

thank you so much for the reply and feedback.