(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); So I've chosen all the parts for the computer I'd like to build, however before I spend $1,200 I'd like someone other than me to look over everything and make sure things are compatible. This is my first time building and I'd like not to make a simply mistake, also any suggestion are welcome.


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Why do you have two motherboards?

Also, you can't use that CPU with that motherboard. You should get a z77 motherboard, not a z68 one. Also, I wouldn't recommend that CPU. For that budget you should easily be able to fit in a 3570k.

Unfortunately I can't muster up a build on the device I'm using now, since it'd take way too long, and I am striped for time as it is. If no one has gotten back to you by tomorrow, I will be more than happy to give you a build for a $1200 budget.

You also forgot the CD drive.

Edit: Okay, I have access to a PC now.

Here's what I'd suggest for $1200.

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Total: $1175

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Total: $1245

And the keyboard and mouse:

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the motherboard and the cpu, will they work together? one is 77w other is z77

77w means that the maximum power this chip uses is 77 watts.

Yes. They will work together.

okay thanks. this is my final (hopefully) cart. I didnt change the GPU due to the price but i changed the CPU to your recommendations. how does it look
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Yup. Everything looks good. But just so you know: you are going to need a better cooling solution if you are going to be overclocking. The stock cooler does a good job with a mild overclock, but anything past that an aftermarket CPU cooler is needed.

You could buy the build now, and then save up for a H80 or H60. Or you could just buy a Cooler Master Hyper 212+ which should be fine for a little higher overclocks.

my build had everything and a h60 :fa: