Custom PC build. Need advice.

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Hey guys! This is my custom pc build which I'm intending to purchase at either stores in Sim Lim or Funan.

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.86 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($91.78 @ eCost)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($299.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1173.52

Any recommendations of which stores to get? Any good changes to my specs?

Thanks :D
 
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TheKiwiHead said:
Hey guys! This is my custom pc build which I'm intending to purchase at either stores in Sim Lim or Funan.

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.86 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($91.78 @ eCost)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($299.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1173.52

Any recommendations of which stores to get? Any good changes to my specs?

Thanks :D
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1) Are you overclcoking?
2) What are you using it for? Just gaming, or video ediitng, etc..? And how often and intensive?
3) The prices doesn't seem to be in SGD...
 
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LongBigBronzeElephantFish said:
1) Are you overclcoking?
2) What are you using it for? Just gaming, or video ediitng, etc..? And how often and intensive?
3) The prices doesn't seem to be in SGD...
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1) I might be over clocking.
2) I'm using it for gaming, photoshop, and video editing and homework :D. Maybe twice a day? Not really sure.
3) I got these prices from pcpartpicker.com :D It's in USD. I'm wondering if I can get it in SG for similar prices.
 
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TheKiwiHead said:
1) I might be over clocking.
2) I'm using it for gaming, photoshop, and video editing and homework :D. Maybe twice a day? Not really sure.
3) I got these prices from pcpartpicker.com :D It's in USD. I'm wondering if I can get it in SG for similar prices.
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1) Okie... (=
2) What video editing software are u using?
3) I don't think so =(
 
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What is your budget?

CPU & Mobo: i7-3770k & Asrock Extreme 4 @ $609
CPU Cooler: CM Hyper Evo 212 @ $59
Ram: G.Skill 1600mhz 2x8GB @ $102
ODD: HP DVD RW @ $25
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $90
SSD: Plextor M5P 128GB @ $155
Case & PSU: NZXT Phantom 410 @ $155
PSU: Corsair HX650W @ $159
GPU: Gigabyte GTX 670 2GB Windforce @ $589
OS: Windows 7 Home @ $120

Total: $2063
Buy and build at PC Themes. Pretty close to the rig you wanted.
 
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TheKiwiHead said:
Sony Vegas.

My budget is around 1.3k SGD without gst.
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CPU & Mobo: i5-3750k & Asrock Extreme 4 @ $475
CPU Cooler: CM Hyper Evo 212 @ $59
Ram: G.Skill 1600mhz 2x8GB @ $102
ODD: HP DVD RW @ $25
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $90
Case: Sharkoon T28 @ $89
PSU: Seasonic S12 520W @ $78
GPU: Powercolor 7850 PCS @ $279
OS: Windows 7 Home @ $103 (Tradepac)

Total: $1300
Buy and build at PC Themes except for OS.

Sony Vegas favour AMD GPU due to AMD OpenCL framework.
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/vegaspro/gpuacceleration
 
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