Need help building my first PC~ - Hardware & Software

[B]***Before you continue reading this thread you should know I barely have any experience in computer hardware.[/B] - Games I focus on: Metro Last Light, S.T.A.L.K.E.R, Mass Effect, ArmA 3 (still Alpha) - I got $1500 (max) - Can't reuse any hardware because I used to have a laptop - Don't need any other stuff such as mousepads, keyboards, etc etc - Currently live in Sweden I've made my own list of hardware that in my perspective could be good, but I need your help to improve it. [QUOTE][B]Case:[/B] CM Storm Scout II Gaming Black Fans: 1x 120mm Bak, ATX, mATX, LEDs on/off, 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 [B]GPU:[/B] Gainward GeForce GTX 660Ti 2GB PhysX PCI-Express 3.0 [B]CPU:[/B] Intel® Core i7-3770 Processor Socket-LGA1155, Quad Core, 3.4GHz, 8MB, 77W, HD4000, Boxed w/fan [B]Power:[/B] Corsair CX 500W PSU ATX 12V V2.3, 80 Plus Bronze , Standard. 2x 6+2pin PCIe, 5x SATA, 4x Molex [B]Cooling:[/B] Corsair H55 Hydro Series CPU Cooling Socket 1155/1156/1366/2011, AM2(+)/AM3(+)/FM1, 1700 RPM, 57 CFM, 30.32 dBA [B]Motherboard:[/B] MSI B75MA-P45, Socket-1155 m-ATX, B75, DDR3, 1xG3-PCIe-x16, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.0, VGA, DVI, UEFI [B]Memmory:[/B] Crucial DDR3 BallistiX Sport 1600MHz 8GB 8GB kit(4GBx2), CL9, 1.5V, CL9-9-9-24 [B]Reader:[/B] Samsung DVD Writer, SH-224BB SATA, DVD±R: 24x, DVD±R DL: 8x, CD-R: 48x, Bulk, BLACK [B]Disk 1[/B]: Samsung SSD 840 Series 120GB 2.5" BULK Bulk [B]Disk 2:[/B] Seagate Barracuda® 1TB SATA 6Gb/s (SATA 3.0), 64MB Cache, 7200RPM, 3.5" [B]Network:[/B] Intel Pro/1000CT PCIe Desktop Adapter 1000BaseT, Inc Low Profile Bracket, bulk¨ [B]Wireless Network:[/B] ASUS PCE-N53 11n N600 PCI-E Adapter Dual-Band Wireless-N600 PCI-E Adapter, Software AP [B]OS:[/B] Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit [/QUOTE] If there's anything else I could include I'll be glad to help. :v:

Do you need i7?

[QUOTE=Killervalon;40605843]Do you need i7?[/QUOTE] That depends, something wrong with it?

It's ONLY useful for rendering / encoding. (Or just server) [editline]11th May 2013[/editline] So, unless you do those once in a while. You might as well go for 3570(K if you want overclocking) [editline]11th May 2013[/editline] Also regarding network card. Did you just order a seperate one? There's one intergrated FYI. [editline]11th May 2013[/editline] Also, if you're not overclocking, then just stick to the stock one. Maybe put some more money into GPU?

try to get a 670 or 680 or ati 7970 ghz edition

[QUOTE=Jocke;40605656] Build [/QUOTE] [B]CPU:[/B]Change the i7 out for an i5-3750k. Or even better, until June and get intels new i5-4670K [B]MOBO:[/B]Get a z75 or Z77 chipset mobo. Even if you dont plan on overclocking now, you might in the future. [B]Cooler:[/B] You can cool just as good for less cost with a hyper 212 cooler. [B]SSD:[/B] Get the PRO version. [B]Network[/B]Wired network connections are build into the mobo. You dont need a seperate card. [B]OS:[/B] Why not windows 8? Its the same price and performs better.

I've found that trying convince OPs to get either 7 or 8 results in a shitstorm 100% of the time, it's always best to let the OP decide. Anything else results in nothing getting done. They're the same price and pretty much indistinguishable, other than 8 having an avoidable interface that some people dislike. I prefer 7. But just let the OP decide.

[QUOTE=Naaz;40618828]I've found that trying convince OPs to get either 7 or 8 results in a shitstorm 100% of the time, it's always best to let the OP decide. Anything else results in nothing getting done. They're the same price and pretty much indistinguishable, other than 8 having an avoidable interface that some people dislike. I prefer 7. But just let the OP decide.[/QUOTE] Ive found that people are usually very biased against W8 because they heard it was bad somewhere. I just post to tell them that it isnt.

Fair enough.

[QUOTE=taipan;40615391][B]CPU:[/B]Change the i7 out for an i5-3750k. Or even better, until June and get intels new i5-4670K [B]MOBO:[/B]Get a z75 or Z77 chipset mobo. Even if you dont plan on overclocking now, you might in the future. [B]Cooler:[/B] You can cool just as good for less cost with a hyper 212 cooler. [B]SSD:[/B] Get the PRO version. [B]Network[/B]Wired network connections are build into the mobo. You dont need a seperate card. [B]OS:[/B] Why not windows 8? Its the same price and performs better.[/QUOTE] I'll follow those specs if I can, will stay at W7. Not in the mood to start learning a new one (recently learned Linux).

[QUOTE=Jocke;40640794]I'll follow those specs if I can, will stay at W7. Not in the mood to start learning a new one (recently learned Linux).[/QUOTE] Its windows. what is there to learn. Anyways, your choice.

Just so the know, the scout can be pretty tricky to build with due to the top fan, do you specifically want a lan case?