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Please tell me where I can improve on. I’m trying to make a gaming computer

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Case: Xion Predator 970 Gaming Series Mid Tower Case w/ 2 External Removable HDD Bays
Internal USB Extension Module: None
Neon Light Upgrade: 12in Cold Cathode Neon Light [+10] (Blue Color)
Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Default case fans
Noise Reduction Technology: None
CPU: AMD Phenom™II X4 965 Black Edition Quad-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology [-36]
Freebies: None
Cooling Fan: Asetek 510LC Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Enhanced Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) (Single Standard 120MM Fan)
Motherboard: GigaByte GA-870A-UD3 AMD 870/SB850 chipset support DDR3 Ultra Durable™3 Socket AM3 ATX Mainboard w/ 7.1 Audio, GBLAN, Support 6-core CPU, CPU Auto Unlocker, USB3.0, SATA-III, ON/OFF Charge for IPod, RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 2 PCIe X1, & 3 PCI
Memory: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1333MHz Dual Channel Memory [-37] (Corsair or Major Brand)
Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 6850 1GB GDDR5 16X PCIe Video Card (Major Brand Powered by AMD)
Freebies: None
Video Card 2: None
Video Card 3: None
Dedicated PHYSX Card: None
Free Game: None
Multiple Video Card Settings: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors
Power Supply Upgrade: 700 Watts – XtremeGear SLI/CrossFireX Ready Power Supply [+10]
Hard Drive: 1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Hard Drive)
Freebies: None
Data Hard Drive: None
Hard Drive Cooling Fan: None
External Hard Drive (USB3.0/2.0/eSATA): None
USB Flash Drive: None
Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: None
Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
3D Vision Glasses: None
LCD Monitor: None
2nd Monitor: None
3rd Monitor: None
Speakers: 600Watts PMPO Subwoofer Stereo Speakers
Network: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
Network Switch: None
Keyboard: None [-4]
Mouse: None [-3]
Mouse Pad: None
Gaming Gear: None
Extra Thermal Display: NZXT Sentry-2 Fan Touch Screen Fan Control & Temperature Display [+29]
Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: None
External Wireless Network Card: None
Wireless 802.11 B/G/N Access Point: None
Bluetooth: None
Flash Media Reader/Writer: None
Video Camera: None
Headset: None
Printer: None
Cable: None
Power Protection: None
Surge Protector: None
IEEE1394 Card: None
USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
Operating System: * Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit Edition)
Media Center Remote Control & TV Tuner: None
Office Suite: None
Games: None
Ultra Care Option: None
Service: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Rush Service: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS
It will cost me 4, but the other one I was looking at would of been 0s more

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This is my first custom PC and I was wondering if it is a good start

Case: CoolerMaster Elite 430 Mid-Tower Gaming Case with Side Panel Window [-11]
Internal USB Extension Module: None
Neon Light Upgrade: None
Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Default case fans
Noise Reduction Technology: None
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-2500K 3.30 GHz 6M Intel Smart Cache LGA1155 (All Venom OC Certified)
Freebies: None
Venom Boost Fast And Efficient Factory Overclocking: No Overclocking
Cooling Fan: CoolerMaster Hyper TX3 Gaming CPU Cooling Fan [-6]
Motherboard: [CrossFireX] MSI Z68A-G43 (B3) Intel Z68 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ Lucid Virtu + Intel Smart Response Technology, OC Genie II, Winki 3 & 7.1 Audio, GbLAN, USB3.0, SATA-III RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe & 2 PCIe X2 (All Venom OC Certified) [-17]
Intel Smart Response Technology for Z68: None
Memory: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module [-37] (ADATA Gaming Series with Heat Spreader [+12])
Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 6770 1GB GDDR5 16X PCIe Video Card [+69] (Major Brand Powered by ATI)
Freebies: None
Video Card 2: None
Video Card 3: None
Dedicated PHYSX Card: None
Multiple Video Card Settings: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors
Power Supply Upgrade: * 650 Watts – Thermaltake TR2 RX Modular 80 Plus PSU – PN: TRX-650M [+61]
Hard Drive: 1TB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [-6] (Single Hard Drive)
Freebies: None
Data Hard Drive: None
Hard Drive Cooling Fan: None
External Hard Drive (USB3.0/2.0/eSATA): None
USB Flash Drive: None
Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: None
Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
3D Vision Glasses: None
LCD Monitor: None
2nd Monitor: None
3rd Monitor: None
Speakers: None
Network: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
Network Switch: None
Keyboard: Xtreme Gear (Black Color) Multimedia/Internet USB Keyboard
Mouse: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
Mouse Pad: None
Gaming Gear: None
Extra Thermal Display: None
Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: None
External Wireless Network Card: None
Wireless 802.11 B/G/N Access Point: None
Bluetooth: None
Flash Media Reader/Writer: None
Video Camera: None
Headset: None
Printer: None
Cable: None
Power Protection: None
Surge Protector: None
IEEE1394 Card: None
USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
Operating System: * Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium [+104] (64-bit Edition)
Media Center Remote Control & TV Tuner: None
Office Suite: Free Microsoft® Office® 2010 STARTER EDITION (Reduced-Functionality versions of Word and Excel that include advertising)
Games: None
Ultra Care Option: Professional Wiring for All WIRING Inside The System Chassis – Minimize Cable Exposure, Maximize Airflow in Your System [+19]

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I am looking for a new computer for some light gaming and was wondering if anyone out there could help me real quick. I mainly play Starcraft II and World Of Warcraft so I don’t need a amazing machine but I would like it to last a bit before I really need to upgrade its parts. Here is one I was looking at and it looked good to me but I am always open to peoples opinions.

Link: http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Gamer_Xtreme_1000/

Specs:
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Case: CoolerMaster Elite 430 Mid-Tower Gaming Case with Side Panel Window
Internal USB Extension Module: None
Neon Light Upgrade: None
Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Default case fans
Noise Reduction Technology: None
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-760 2.80 GHz 8M Intel Smart Cache LGA1156
Freebies: None
Venom Boost Fast And Efficient Factory Overclocking: No Overclocking
Cooling Fan: XtremeGear Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Enhanced Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA)
Motherboard: MSI H55M-E23 Intel H55 Chipset DDR3 LGA1156 mATX w/ Onboard Graphics, HDMI, DVI, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB2.0, SATA-II, 1 Gen 2 PCIe, 2 PCIe X1 & 1 PCI
Motherboard Expansion Card: None
Memory: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module (Corsair Dominator)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 1GB 16X PCI Express (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
Freebies: None
Video Card 2: None
Video Card 3: None
Dedicated PHYSX Card: None
Multiple Video Card Settings: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors
Power Supply Upgrade: 450 Watts – Standard Case Power Supply
Hard Drive: 1TB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Hard Drive)
Data Hard Drive: None
Hard Drive Cooling Fan: None
External Hard Drive (USB3.0/2.0/eSATA): None
USB Flash Drive: None
Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: None
Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
3D Vision Glasses: None
LCD Monitor: None
2nd Monitor: None
3rd Monitor: None
Speakers: None
Network: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
Network Surge Protector: None
Keyboard: Xtreme Gear (Black Color) Multimedia/Internet USB Keyboard
Mouse: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
Mouse Pad: None
Gaming Gear: None
Extra Thermal Display: None
Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: None
External Wireless Network Card: None
Wireless 802.11 B/G/N Access Point: None
Bluetooth: None
Flash Media Reader/Writer: None
Video Camera: None
Headset: None
Printer: None
Cable: None
Power Protection: None
Surge Protector: None
IEEE1394 Card: None
USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
Floppy: None
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit Edition)

And its costing me 750$ total.

Will it do what I need or should I keep looking?

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Case: Xion Predator 970 Gaming Series Mid Tower Case w/ 2 External Removable HDD Bays
# Internal USB Extension Module: None
# Neon Light Upgrade: None
# Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Default case fans
# Noise Reduction Technology: Sound Absorbing Foam on Side, Top And Bottom panels [+29]
Power Supply Gasket [+5]
Anti-Vibration Fan Mounts [+9]
# CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-2600K 3.40 GHz 8M Intel Smart Cache LGA1155 (All Venom OC Certified)
# Freebies: FREE Game – Shogun 2 Limited Edition Coupon: Total War
# Venom Boost Fast And Efficient Factory Overclocking: Pro OC (Performance Overclock 10% or more)
# Cooling Fan: Asetek 570LX Liquid Cooling system w/ 240MM Radiator and Dual Fans (Extreme Overclocking Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA)
# Motherboard: [CrossFireX] GigaByte GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 Intel Z68 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ Lucid Virtu + Intel Smart Response Technology & 7.1 Dolby Home Theater Audio, GbLAN, USB3.0, 2x SATA-III RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 3 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI (All Venom OC Certified)
# Intel Smart Response Technology for Z68: None
# Memory: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module (Corsair or Major Brand)
# Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 1.2GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+214] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
# Video Card 2: None
# Video Card 3: None
# Dedicated PHYSX Card: NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 1GB 16X PCI Express [+72] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
# Multiple Video Card Settings: Xtreme Performance in SLI/CrossFireX Gaming Mode Supports Single Monitor
# Power Supply Upgrade: 700 Watts – XtremeGear SLI/CrossFireX Ready Power Supply
# Hard Drive: 1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Hard Drive)
# Data Hard Drive: None
# Hard Drive Cooling Fan: Vigor iSURF II Hard Disk Drive Cooling System [+21] (1 x System)
# External Hard Drive (USB3.0/2.0/eSATA): None
# USB Flash Drive: None
# Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
# Optical Drive 2: None
# Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
# 3D Vision Glasses: None
# LCD Monitor: None
# 2nd Monitor: None
# 3rd Monitor: None
# Speakers: None
# Network: Killer Xeno Pro Gigabit High Speed Online Gaming PCI Network Interface Card [+39]
# Network Switch: None
# Keyboard: Xtreme Gear (Black Color) Multimedia/Internet USB Keyboard
# Mouse: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
# Mouse Pad: None
# Gaming Gear: None
# Extra Thermal Display: None
# Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: PCI Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps Network Interface Card [+19]
# External Wireless Network Card: None
# Wireless 802.11 B/G/N Access Point: None
# Bluetooth: None
# Flash Media Reader/Writer: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR)
# Video Camera: None
# Headset: None
# Printer: None
# Cable: None
# Power Protection: None
# Surge Protector: None
# IEEE1394 Card: None
# USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
# Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit Edition)
# Media Center Remote Control & TV Tuner: None
# Office Suite: Free Microsoft® Office® 2010 STARTER EDITION (Reduced-Functionality versions of Word and Excel that include advertising)
# Games: Street Fighter IV [+9]
# Ultra Care Option: None
# Service: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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This is what i plan to get:

Case: Xion Predator 970 Gaming Series Mid Tower Case w/ 2 External Removable HDD Bays [+10]
Freebies: None
Internal USB Extension Module: None
Neon Light Upgrade: None
Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Maximum 120MM Case Cooling Fans for your selected case [+9]
Noise Reduction Technology: Power Supply Gasket [+5]
Anti-Vibration Fan Mounts [+9]
CPU: AMD Phenom™II X6 1100T Six-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology [+90]
Freebies: FREE! 4GB Patriot USB Flash Drive
Cooling Fan: CyberPower Xtreme Hydro Liquid Cooling Kit 240MM w/ Dual Fan(CPU & GPU Liquid Cool Capable, Extreme Overclcking Performance + Extreme Slient at 18dBA) [+63]
Motherboard: * GigaByte GA-870A-USB3 AMD 870/SB850 chipset DDR3 Ultra Durable™3 Socket AM3 ATX Mainboard w/ 7.1 Audio, GBLAN, Support 6-core CPU, CPU Auto Unlocker, USB3.0, SATA-III, ON/OFF Charge for IPod, RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 2 PCIe X1, & 3 PCI [+42]
Memory: 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/1333MHz Dual Channel Memory [+64] (Corsair or Major Brand)
Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 6990 4GB GDDR5 16X PCIe Video Card [+750] (Major Brand Powered by AMD)
Video Card 2: None
Video Card 3: None
Dedicated PHYSX Card: None
Free Game: FREE Game – Shogun 2 Limited Edition Coupon: Total War
Multiple Video Card Settings: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors
Power Supply Upgrade: * 850 Watts – Thermaltake TR2 RX Modular 80 Plus PSU – PN: W0319RU [+118]
Hard Drive: 1TB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+18] (Single Hard Drive)
Data Hard Drive: None
Hard Drive Cooling Fan: Vigor iSURF II Hard Disk Drive Cooling System [+21] (1 x System)
External Hard Drive (USB3.0/2.0/eSATA): None
USB Flash Drive: None
Optical Drive: Sony 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive [+3] (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: None
Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
3D Vision Glasses: None
LCD Monitor: None
2nd Monitor: None
3rd Monitor: None
Speakers: None
Network: Killer Xeno Pro Gigabit High Speed Online Gaming PCI Network Interface Card [+39]
Network Switch: None
Keyboard: Xtreme Gear (Black Color) Multimedia/Internet USB Keyboard
Mouse: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
Mouse Pad: None
Gaming Gear: None
Extra Thermal Display: None
Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: None
External Wireless Network Card: None
Wireless 802.11 B/G/N Access Point: None
Bluetooth: None
Flash Media Reader/Writer: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR)
Video Camera: None
Headset: None
Printer: None
Cable: 10-FT HDMI v1.4 Cable Type-A Male to Male High Speed Cable [+10] (3 pieces [+20])
Power Protection: OPTI-UPS VS575B 575VA/345W Uninterruptible Power Supply [+46]
Surge Protector: None
IEEE1394 Card: IEEE 1394 CARD AND DRIVER [+19]
USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit Edition)
Media Center Remote Control & TV Tuner: None
Office Suite: Free Microsoft® Office® 2010 STARTER EDITION (Reduced-Functionality versions of Word and Excel that include advertising)
Games: Crysis 2 Game [+59]
Ultra Care Option: Ultra Enhanced Packaging Solution – Protect Your Dream System During Transit [+19]
CoolerMaster Thermal Fusion 400 Extreme Performance CPU – Thermal Compound Optimized for Thermal Dissipation [+10]
Professional Wiring for All WIRING Inside The System Chassis – Minimize Cable Exposure, Maximize Airflow in Your System [+19]
Service: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Rush Service: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS

I just want to know, will this pc work when i open up the package and hit the power button (so to speak). I also was wondering do cyber power pc’s come pre built in total, not that i have to install some fans or connect the liquid cooling.
I trust the company but i have read so many blogs about people running into problems, but i have also seen alot of videos about how people got great experiences with this company. But mainly what i am curious about is if al the parts will match up together, because this is custom right off the site (i chose the parts). I just have a bad feeling that i might be overlooking something.

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At the moment as I copy CD’s onto my itunes account they are being cpoied on to my laptop hard drive and my external hard drive. I only want them to go to my external hard drive. How can I achieve this?

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Problem caused by a hard disk drive error

Windows was temporarily unable to read your hard disk drive. We do not know the exact cause of the problem. In most cases, this type of condition is momentary and does not indicate a serious problem, but sometimes it means that a hard disk is failing.

Common causes of this problem

Aging or failing hard disks. To prevent file corruption and data loss, we recommend that you back up all of your important files and folders immediately. See Step 1 in the Troubleshooting section below for more information.

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Recently installed hardware that might have compatibility and performance problems.

that poped up. well, when i sent the error thing, cause it had a message when i got home about it, and i restarted it and did the report thing. it worries me, cause the only thing between this computer and my last one is my printer is the same. i disconnected it a few days ago. what could cause it? is it a virus, or do i just need a new computer(can’t get one…) or is it something i’m doing? idk. the most i download is music, but it’s a legit site. and i didn’t do that before with the other one anyway. i don’t know what i should i do. help please?
i checked my drive, it’s exactly half full.

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