Potential Computer Build - and I'm talking everything!

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Right....It has been many years since I built a computer or had an actual desktop so this build is going to be EVERYTHING lol

I'm a bit behind so if anyone has any advice based on the parts listed below please advise part swaps for something else etc.

The computer will mainly be used for programming and gaming.

Here goes:

CPU: Intel core i5 3.1ghz

Mobo: MSI Z77A - G43

RAM: Adata XPG Gaming

GFX: KFA2 Gefore GTX 660TI

SSD: OCZ Agility 3 60gb

SSD Adapter: Akasa Adapter

HDD: Seagate Barracude 1tb

PSU: OCZ ZS Series 750W

Optical Drive: Sony piece of **** for installing OS lol

Case: Xigmatek Asgard II

Total - ?742.89

In addition to this I have 2 24" monitors added to the basket, audio cable, various required cables and a keyboard and mouse.

Overall total - ?1,016.51

So based on the list, are there any better alternatives that might save a bit of money? Or maybe componants that will suit my needs more than what is on the list?

I am not a graphics ###### but I do like skyrim on max etc. I am not a major downloader of music but I suppose I would be if I had the space, movies etc.

And also, for the PSU - comes with 6 pin pci and 6+2 pin pci. Will this work considering the gfx card states 6 pin and 8 pin?

And can you install windows 8 on a fresh install? Or would I have to install windows 7 and do it that way?

Thanks :D :D :D

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Right looked over my list and here is an alternative

CPU: Core I5 3.0ghz

Mobo: MSI z77a - g43

RAM: Patriot 2x4gb

GFX: Gainward 560ti

SSD: OCZ agility sata 6gb/s

SSD Adapter: Akasa

HDD: Toshiba 1tb

PSU: OCUK Rage GT 700w

Case: Xigmatek Asgard II

Total for all that is : ?624.90

Then with the addition of 1 monitor(for the time being) and keyboard/mouse etc

?799.91

Same questions as first post apply. I think I have put all the componants together correctly so they will all work but I want someone to double check for me.

EDIT: Updated SSD to 6gb/s sata as mentioned below and removed optical drive. thanks guys

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CG-88

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Why use a disc for installing OS at all? Install via USB. Faster, need less stuff, and fully updated installer.

Ah cool thanks, didnt even think about that :)

Your board has Sata III but you have chosen a Sata2 SSD

not sure if it makes a massive difference but it stood out

Woops, yeah not sure of the difference, will have a look thanks!!

I'm going to begrudge buying windows 7 again though to upgrade to 8 when it is available :s lol

EDIT: updated second list based on comments so far, removing optical drive and adding a better SSD only took the total up ?1 lol

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Your board has Sata III but you have chosen a Sata2 SSD

not sure if it makes a massive difference but it stood out

Well...the Agility 3 is SATA 3 (which was in the 1st post). The Vertex 2 is outdated, and 2 generations behind, and also SATA2 (2nd post). Personally I would recommend against OCZ, but many people have had good luck with them on the forum. I can recommend Crucial M4, Samsung 830 and Corsair Force GT SSD as an alternative - those are very reliable, offer great speeds, but can be slightly more expensive than the OCZ alternatives.
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Well...the Agility 3 is SATA 3 (which was in the 1st post). The Vertex 2 is outdated, and 2 generations behind, and also SATA2 (2nd post). Personally I would recommend against OCZ, but many people have had good luck with them on the forum. I can recommend Crucial M4, Samsung 830 and Corsair Force GT SSD as an alternative - those are very reliable, offer great speeds, but can be slightly more expensive than the OCZ alternatives.

Thanks, I updated back to the OCZ in the first post, but I'm open to options, is something is alot better/reliable with a bit of an extra cost I can look into it definitely.

I'm just trying to get my head around building again and wanted to make sure what I put down is worthwhile for the purpose of what i will be using it for,

thanks

EDIT: found this for not much extra - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-023-CS&groupid=701&catid=2104&subcat=

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