Building a new system for iRacing

[sones]

My experience with computers is limited. I want this to play iRacing (http://www.iracing.com/membership/system-requirements/) I already have a monitor/keyboard/mouse/case/graphics card. Here is what I have so far, looking to see if it will all work together in harmony.

ASUS P8Z77-M LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...rue&Keywords=(keywords)&Page=1#scrollFullInfo
119.99


COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RS600-PCARE3-US 600W ATX12V V2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171039
$59.99


G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-17000CL11D-8GBXL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231468
$49.99


Western Digital WD RE4 WD5003ABYX 500GB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136697
$99.99


LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289
$17.99


Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit (Full Version) - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416550
$99.99


EVGA 01G-P3-N988-TR GeForce 9800 GT HDMI 1GB 256-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130534
$79.99



Thanks for your help in advance. Let me know if I'm missing anything.

I forgot the processor...

Intel Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 BX80623I32100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115078
$119.99

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

Hi I would make some changes:

ASRock H77 Pro4-M LGA 1155 Intel H77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
EVGA 01G-P4-3650-KR GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card

I'm not quite sure if you said you already bought the graphics card. That'd be too bad IMO a 9800gt 1gb is a poor choice.

 

[xcylent]

Hmm. Ok, there's a few things we ought to change.

1. the CPU. switch it to the i3 3220.
$10 more but it's worth it.

2. Windows. Instead of paying $99 straight up, just get a trial (free) copy of windows 7, then 'upgrade' for $15.

3. HDD. I'm gonna take a shot in the dark here and say you absolutely do not need that HDD. This one would suit you just fine. and is $30 cheaper.

4. Memory. Save yourself $10 and go with this Corsair 8GB (2x4gb set

5. PSU. go for this Antec HCG instead. only like $5 price difference.

6. I'm guessing you won't be overclocking, so save a few extra bucks and go for this MSI H77 board instead, now with all the money we've saved...

7. GPU. This GTX 650Ti would do far better than that 9800 GT.

That's all I can say at first glance. I'm sure some other TS members will pop in and share their wisdom too

 

[sones]

Will that new MOBO support Windows 8? Also, all I'll need for this system is 400 watt power supply? Even if I would get the bigger card?

 

[xcylent]

Yeah that motherboard will support windows 8. and 400W is fine, even for the bigger card

 

[sones]

So, if I already have a computer just need an updated motherboard (no PCI-e slot)... would I be able just to just get the MOBO/RAM/Processor and install it into the computer I already have?

 

[slh28]

So, if I already have a computer just need an updated motherboard (no PCI-e slot)... would I be able just to just get the MOBO/RAM/Processor and install it into the computer I already have?

Depends what case you have, but I'd be tempted to get a new one because if your current build doesn't even have PCI-E slots then it's going to be outdated and not have very good airflow. You can reuse the hard drive and DVD drive though.

People above have made great suggestions, only thing I would add is that this 1.35V Samsung RAM is easily the best for the price.

 

[sones]

The case I have now has a side vent the goes to a fan that is mounted on the mobo. I'm guessing here but can't I take that fan out and mount it again on the new mobo?

 

[slh28]

Is the fan on the mobo the CPU HSF? Because your new i3 3220 will come with one.

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

Hmm. Ok, there's a few things we ought to change.

1. the CPU. switch it to the i3 3220.
$10 more but it's worth it.

2. Windows. Instead of paying $99 straight up, just get a trial (free) copy of windows 7, then 'upgrade' for $15.

3. HDD. I'm gonna take a shot in the dark here and say you absolutely do not need that HDD. This one would suit you just fine. and is $30 cheaper.

4. Memory. Save yourself $10 and go with this Corsair 8GB (2x4gb set

5. PSU. go for this Antec HCG instead. only like $5 price difference.

6. I'm guessing you won't be overclocking, so save a few extra bucks and go for this MSI H77 board instead, now with all the money we've saved...

7. GPU. This GTX 650Ti would do far better than that 9800 GT.

That's all I can say at first glance. I'm sure some other TS members will pop in and share their wisdom too

I do like the choice on the Antec HCG, if you want to spend the money it's a better PSU.

Sones, why don't you tell use your situation here?