Greetings!
This weekend I plan to purchase the parts for a new build. My budget is $1400-1700. I have a mouse, keyboard and monitor already. I plan to use a lot of the recommended parts mfenn has listed under his latest build but wasn't sure where the extra money should go. I plan to use the system mainly for gaming (RPGs and MMOs, though maybe some FPS). I also need a headset and would like a HAF case. I would like the ability to OC a little but nothing absurd. Where and what would you change on mfenn's latest $1000 system that would fit my budget?
Thanks for any advice and information. This is a wonderful resource and I am glad someone took the time to make it.
Ryan
Newegg put up some pretty sick promos this week. Maybe should edit the OP?
MSI 7850 for 210 AR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-14127663-L06C
Check the whole list out (have to be e-mail subscriber):
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemai...EFL071212-_-EMC-071212-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord
And if it hasn't already been mentioned, windows 7 64 bit oem is $20 off with promo code at Newegg
You should pick up the motherboard at Micro Center as well as they'll give you $50 off if you buy the 3570K at the same time as the motherboard (pretty sure that deal is still in effect).
Pick up this Samsung 830 128GB for $90 instead, slightly better drive for a decent amount less than the M4.
No reason to spend the extra $9 on the RAM over this G.SKILL Value 8GB.
And I'm not a fan of that PSU, but it should be fine.
Since the promo on the 3570K is a $15 gift card, I think that still counts with the bundle too!
Comments on your build Nitelite -
CPU Good
Cooler Good
Mobo Get it from MC
RAM Tall fins don't fit under Scythe Mugen 3 or most other heatsinks for that matter. Here.
HDD $50 / TB, not bad... But I'd just get a 2TB drive for $108.
SSD Samsung 830 128GB $123 on Amazon
GPU Good, I'd prefer Gigabyte 670 though, quieter and cooler
Case Get a USB 3.0 compatible case. Antec 1100 $95 shipped, Corsair 400R $83 AR AP shipped, Lian Li K9WX $80 shipped just to name a few
PSU Definitely not an 80Plus PSU with 3-year warranty for a $1200 PC. I would recommend PC Power & Cooling MK II 750W for $70 AR AP. 80+ Silver, 7-year warranty. Consider the PSU a long term investment. Easily powerful enough for SLI and all the overclocking you could ever want.
Optical Good
Would like to note some price changes in the build:
The NZXT Hale is now $116 after shipping, no promo or rebate.
The Crucial M4 went down again to $120, still $10 more than in the listed build.
Some good news, the Antec Three Hundred Two is now $55 AR.
You could also change the optical drive to this Samsung DVD Burner for $4 less with a promo code for free shipping for roughly the next week.
I'd also swap out the storage drive for this Seagate Barracuda for $90, the larger cache than the Hitachi is nice though I'm not entirely sure how much it will manifest in terms of performance difference.
The HAF case was a little more since SuperBiiz didn't have the newer USB 3.0 one. Stayed with 3 GB HD as I really need the space. Overkill on the PSU still but at that price, i am fine with it. This whole thing still came way under budget so really excited. Thanks all again. I appreciate the knowledge sharing.
Total came to $1,324. Ordered from NewEgg and Microcenter exclusively. Probably could have done a little better in some areas but I am happy with it.
Ryan
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme6 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $919.83
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
I think I'll be going with the build above. I will likely order everything from Newegg though, since there isn't a Microcenter near me (and even if there was, I'd only be picking up the mobo and cpu from there).
I already have a Bluray burner and I picked up a Samsung 830 128 gb ssd for 90 bucks from that deal on Newegg a little bit ago. I'll also be using an old hdd for storage in addition to the ssd. I also picked up some extra case fans for the hell of it.
If everything is ordered from Newegg, the total is $1018.91 with about $95 in rebates/Newegg gc's (but I can't forget about the ssd I purchased, which just about cancels this out).
edit: pulled the trigger on this. switched the video card for the one on sale on Newegg for 210 (MSI 7850)
I know you already ordered, but there are a few issues with this build:
- Mobo: not worth the money over the Z77 Pro3 if you don't plan on dual-GPU (which is silly with a $200 card anyway).
- RAM: 16GB is useless for most tasks especially gaming. You didn't mention what you plan to do with the system, but unless you know for a fact that you will need more than 8GB, this is overkill
- PSU: Way overkill on wattage for a single GPU, the recommended Mk III would be plenty.
Making the changes recommended above would put you close to GTX 670 territory for the same overall expenditure. It would certainly get you a 7950.
Yes, it does.1. 3570K + Z77 Pro 3 combo no longer seems to exist.