EggXpert

Just want to get an opinion on this build:

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=27559048

 Thanks!

With this build, you can get this power supplies http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

or to get more comfortable the 2nd option: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006519%2050001459%2040000058%20600014020&IsNodeId=1&name=451W%20-%20500W  

Also, I would suggest you to get a SSD instead of 2 HDDs. Here's a good SSD (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226236) at the same price of that 160 gb HDD.  

For that price, if I was you, would spend a lil bit more and get a much stronger build. I just purchased mine, it was $1000, but it's about 2-3 times better of yours.

The parts are compatible.

But do you need two hard drives? I mean can't you do with like one 1TB hard drive for instance?

If you want to separate the OS / programs from data files, you can always partition the 1TB hard drive into two???

Can I assume this is for gaming? or something else?

I am trying to see if this is the best way to spend your money.  It might be, but it's rather unusual that people have two hard drives and I would like to know if that part is an absolute necessity for you, if that makes sense.

If this is for gaming, for instance, something like that would produce better frame rates, stronger CPU and stronger GPU than ones that you have in your list.  But then again, it depends on what you use this machine for.  The Radeon 7750 is okay for online games and stuff but ..... on the weakest edge for PC FPS fames. Medium in some games and lowest settings at lowest resolution in GPU intensive games.

Qty.	Product Description	Savings	Total Price
1	ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM Item #: N82E16827135204 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy		$16.99
1	Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive Item #: N82E16822148840 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy	-$10.00 Instant	$109.99 $99.99
1	XFX HD-687A-ZHFC Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card Item #: N82E16814150561 Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy	-$5.00 Instant $20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card14-150-561	$179.99 $174.99
1	XFX Gift - Dirt3 Game Coupon Item #: N82E16800989011 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy	-$49.99 Saving	$49.99 $0.00
1	SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze 520W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V v2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply Item #: N82E16817151093 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy	-$40.00 Instant	$99.99 $59.99
1	G.SKILL Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory Model F3-10600CL9D-8GBNT Item #: N82E16820231422 Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy		$39.99
1	GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard Item #: N82E16813128543 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 32-bit - OEM Item #: N82E16832116983 Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy	-$5.00 Instant -$10.00 Combo	$224.98 $209.98
1	Intel Core i3-2120 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 BX80623I32120 Item #: N82E16819115077 Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy Protect Your Investment Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty 1 year: $14.99 INCLUDED		$124.99
Subtotal:			$726.92

1	Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Item #: N82E16811129066 Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy		$69.99
Subtotal:			$69.99

I would get this Video Card:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130759

And change the processor, if possible this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072 ,its more expensive, but it'll last/need to be replaced much longer than the one you got. If you change these 2 things, then you better get one of these Power supplies http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006519%2050001459%2040000058%20600014021&IsNodeId=1&name=501W%20-%20600W .But if you stick with what you have, this power supplies is enough http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033

 OR get one of these cases with a 350w power supplies http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007583%20600029807%204027%20600006302&IsNodeId=1&name=ATX%20Mid%20Tower&ShowDeactivatedMark=False

Good luck. Oh, use this optical drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204 ,way better than the one you got and cheaper ;)   

mev:

I thought having two hard drives was so that one can be for data storage, and the other for the OS.

 I get that. You want to separate the data and system ( OS and programs) drives. That way when you clean install / reinstall the OS you don't have to wipe you data drive.

But you can do exactly that even with one hard drive.  You can split one 1TB hard drive into two: lets say the first partition 100 GB in size is for installing the OS and programs and the rest of the same hard drive, about 870 830 GB, dedicated to storing data.   You can split the hard drives in any sizes you want.  When you reinstall/ clean install Windows later, you can just wipe / reformat only the 100GB OS /programs partition without formatting the date partion with it.  If this will replace your need for two HDDs, I could guide you through the steps of splitting one hard drive into two partitions.

mev:

Also... My biggest concern is the power supply. will 500W be enough to power everything , Or should I keep looking ?

Yes 500W is enough for this system.  The system you posted would use about 260W in reality or 300W at most.  And the system that I posted would use 320W or 350W at most.  

 If you want to be able to upgrade to any graphics on the market, then the Seasonic 620w is better. BUT so long as you have a GOOD QUALITY 520w or so such as the Seasonic 520W, you could install $500+ graphics card such as the GTX 680.  Newer graphics cards are very power efficient so 520w does a lot. On the other hand older generation cards like the GeForce 400 series, Radeon 4000 / 5000 series etc consume a lot for what they do. I might consider a 620 W if I can easily afford it AFTER getting a CPU and graphics that I want. But I wouldn't cringe or worry even if 520w or so is all I can get now unless you can picture yourself upgrading to a $600 graphics in the future.

products:

But you can do exactly that even with one hard drive.  You can split one 1TB hard drive into two: lets say the first partition 100 GB in size is for installing the OS and programs and the rest of the same hard drive, about 870 GB, dedicated to storing data.   You can split the hard drives in any sizes you want.  When you reinstall/ clean install Windows later, you can just wipe / reformat only the 100GB OS /programs partition without formatting the date partion with it.  If this will replace your need for two HDDs, I could guide you through the steps of splitting one hard drive into two

Thanks, I probably would need to learn how to do that

Sure, just ask if you want to do it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131765

I'm assuming it won't affect how much power I will need

No it doesn't.

But personally, I'd at least get a mobo with an average 4 egg average rating.

Also, this mobo is for APU processors (FM1 socket).  I don't know what CPU you are getting but I hope it's compatible with your CPU.

Sorry wrong link..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131754

I meant that one... 

Added a few things

The build as of now

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=27559048