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Question

Will these specs work?

Apr 2, 2013 11:56PM PDT

So this summer I will be building myself a fairly cheap gaming rig. However, I wanted to make sure that these hardware parts work. So here is the list:
Motherboard: Asus P8-Z77-V (Socket 1155)
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K (Socket 1155)
GPU: EVGA NVidia GTX 650
RAM: Kingston 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM Memory
HDD: Current Laptop one enclosed in an adapter (2.5" to 3.5")
Case: CiT Vantage Midi Mesh Gaming Case with HD Audio, 4 Fans, Card Reader and No PSU - Black (ATX)
PSU: ACE 750W

I reckon these parts should work. But if any of you think that it could be better, can you please tell me how? Any help is much appreciated!

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Take a look at Tom's hardware
Apr 3, 2013 12:22AM PDT

I recommend going to http://www.tomshardware.com and picking a known & tested configuration. Otherwise you're taking a shot in the dark.

Good luck.

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Might be fine.
Apr 3, 2013 12:31AM PDT

While it's usually OK I find folk blowing up (getting upset) over installing Windows. The trips through the swamp hunting for elusive drivers.
Bob

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Thought
Apr 3, 2013 6:48AM PDT

Hd.......laptop hd's are not designed for speed.......save power....yes.
Your call if you want to use one of those things in a gaming rig.

Ram......Your machine supports 1600.
Your call if you want to use 1333.
I hope your talking about a kit and not a single 4GB stick.

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I used one of these and it was speedy!
Apr 3, 2013 6:55AM PDT

I have this Seagate hybrid laptop drive and it was very nice. So good that at home we are up to 3 of them. And that's not counting what the office used.
Bob

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Yup
Apr 3, 2013 9:23AM PDT

I was thinking about a plain vanilla laptop hd.

A hybrid or ssd changes the mix.