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The GPU's are the same model but I can get a deal for $200 each. I was thinking about getting the hyper 212 + as well since it's so cheap but maybe I should get a better one for the 3570k? Also are there any really good reasons not to get crossfire? I understand it doesn't scale perfectly but the 7870XT is pretty close to a 7950 and I can get it for $200. I have a couple silent 92mm to help airflow for the crossfire so it should be OK.
My gaming resolution is 1920x1200 so maybe crossfire is overkill? I'd consider adding a monitor/s in the future.
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 ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z77MA-G45 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($49.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($163.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($239.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($239.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N180UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone SG09B (Black) MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: SilenX EFX-09-12 32.0 CFM 92mm Fan ($6.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On DS-8A9SH-01 DVD/CD Writer ($27.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1217.37
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-11 16:05 EDT-0400)
My gaming resolution is 1920x1200 so maybe crossfire is overkill? I'd consider adding a monitor/s in the future.
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 ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z77MA-G45 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($49.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($163.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($239.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($239.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N180UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone SG09B (Black) MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: SilenX EFX-09-12 32.0 CFM 92mm Fan ($6.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On DS-8A9SH-01 DVD/CD Writer ($27.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1217.37
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-11 16:05 EDT-0400)