I only mentioned the H77 if you end up over-clocking. That CPU you list is an over-clock version. All CPU's with the "K" after it is the over-clock, or unlocked version. If you do not want to over-clock, and want to save money, use a cheaper CPU without the K reference and it won't matter if you do not use the H77. The only real difference is O/C, but maybe someone else can be more exact for you on the best chipset. -- The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing - Edmund Burke
reply to Red80 Whats the #1 one rule of building a pc?
POWER SUPPLY, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SUPPLY!
Just like every building needs a strong and properly built foundation, ever pc needs a powerful enough, high quality power supply.
Now I don't mean you need a 1kw PS, but you should not be paying anything less than $75 to $100 for it and you want one that is at least 20% larger than the maximum power draw your machine will produce. (I usually aim for 30 to 50%.)
I typically aim for ~500w (most machines peak around 300-400 watts under full load) and I get one from a company known to make high quality supplies. I also READ reviews online not just on the review sites but at the places that sell the supply as well. You want one that is HIGHLY popular and has few complaints of issues.
That's my #1 tip for anyone building their own pc.
I'm not saying you're wrong, and you usually want a high-efficiency unit if you are running a powerful gaming rig, but for most basic PCs (those with iGPUs, or very weak dedicated GPUs),
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