Okay guys, so I am in the process of building a new computer, and I'd like some advice. I've already ordered an i5 2500k and an MSI Z77A-GD55 on eBay, and I also purchased a GTX760 a few months ago. Here's what I've figured so far:
Case: I'm choosing between either an NZXT Source 220, a Zalman Z9 or a Bitfenix Neos. The NZXT is a clear winner as far as looks go, but it lacks some features such as transersally mounted drive bays and fan filters, and the latter are quite important in my house. The Z9 has all of this, but it's a little more gaudy and seems to have worse airflow. The Bitfenix has the best of both worlds, but it's only available via mail order. Is it worth forking out the extra money for postage?
CPU cooler: The Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO seems to be pretty popular around here, so I think I'll go with that. Any objections?
RAM: 2x4 gigs @ 1600 or 1866MHz with low latency. Any good brands to check out?
PSU: 500W or more, semi-modular would be nice but not a requirement. I've heard Corsair has a pretty good rep, but the local store doesn't carry them, either. Would other brands be OK?
HDD: WD Black, either 500GB or 1TB; seems like a solid drive, and apparently has a five-year warranty. Are there any alternatives I should consider?
Case fans: Depending on what case I get, I may want a set of front fans. Any recommendations?
And yeah, that's all I need to know. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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