First time build

munchbunchdrinkyplus · Mar 23, 2013

Hi, i am building my first gaming pc and would really value your opinion on my build.

I mainly want it for gaming/streaming.

I have been doing alot of research and this is what i have come up with so far:

mobo: Asus P8Z77-V LX S1155 Intel Z77 DDR3 ATX

cpu: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz LGA1155 6MB

gpu: Gigabyte ATI Radeon 7870 HD 1100MHz 2GB PCI-Express 3.0 HDMI OC

memory: Corsair 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866Mhz CL9 Vengeance Low Profile

case: Zalman Z11 Plus High Performance Mid Tower Case

psu: Corsair 700W Gaming Series GS700 2013 Edition 80+ Bronze, ATX, PS/2 PSU

Thanks in advance.

Azn Cracker · Mar 23, 2013

I would get cheaper ram, cheaper psu, a different motherboard, and the 7870 taihiti if you can find one for sale.

The overclocked ram will do nothing for you in a real world setting. The psu is overkill for a single card setup.

The motherboard also has mediocre reviews, but if you want to take a chance go for it.

lunyone · Mar 23, 2013

Well here is what I'd consider (newer CPU & 1600 mHz RAM):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($171.51 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $967.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-23 20:19 EDT-0400)

* CPU is the newer one and probably one of the best for gaming for the $.
* Mobo - same one you selected
* RAM - 1600 mHz RAM should be plenty for 98% of peoples needs. It also runs at CAS 9 timings and operates at 1.5v (stock voltage).
* You didn't include Storage, so this is what I'd recommend.
* GPU about the same one, just pretty well priced!
* Case is the same one you wanted.
* PSU is plenty for any single GPU solution and is pretty well priced.

bigcyco1 · Mar 23, 2013

munchbunchdrinkyplus · Mar 25, 2013

Sorry for the late reply ( i had internet t issues )

Thanks for the feedback, i have taken all of your suggestions on board.

Here is my revised build :

CPU : Intel 3rd Generation Core i5-3570K CPU (4 x 3.40GHz, Ivy Bridge, Socket 1155, 6Mb L3 Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0)

GPU : Sapphire 11200-07-20G Graphics Card (2GB, HD7850, GDDR5)

Motherboard : Asus P8Z77-V LX Motherboard (Socket 1155, 32GB DDR3 Support, ATX, Intel Z77 Express, USB 3.0, CrossFireX Support, Dual Intelligent Processors 3)

Case : Zalman Z11 Plus High Performance Mid Tower Case

Storage : Seagate 1TB Barracuda SATA 6Gb/s 64MB 7200RPM Hard Drive

Memory : Corsair 8GB Vengeance LP Performance Memory Module 1600mhz

PSU : Corsair 600 Watt Builder Series CX 600 Modular Power Supply

CPU Cooler : CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Evo - 4 Heatpipe, Tower CPU Cooler

Optical Drive : Samsung 24x SH-224BB DVD-RW SATA

I was going to get an SSD but they are quite expensive. I had planned on upgrading to one in the near future.
Is this an easy upgrade or would i be better off stretching the budget to install before the build ?

mikerockett · Mar 25, 2013

I think if you are getting a high end CPU like the 3570k then you should be aiming to get a better GPU than the 7850. At least something like the 7870 XT/LE i'd say.

What's your budget and country of residence?

munchbunchdrinkyplus · Mar 25, 2013

Hi, my i'm from Ireland and my budget is 900 euro.

Thanks mate, how about this one : Sapphire 11199-16-20G AMD Radeon HD 7870 Dual-X 2GB GDDR5 Graphics Card (HDMI, DVI-I, DVI-D, Display Port, PCI Express 3.0, 256-Bit, AMD Avivo HD)

mikerockett · Mar 25, 2013

The following is approximately 850 euros. You should be able to pick up the parts under budget in Ireland, or possibly ship from the UK.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£166.79 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£16.09 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard (£76.79 @ Aria PC)
Memory: Patriot Intel Extreme Master, Limited Ed 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£36.23 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£50.21 @ Ebuyer)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card (£283.00 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£40.34 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (£47.93 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (£11.13 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £728.51
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-25 13:41 GMT+0000)

ballerslife · Mar 25, 2013

I recommend you get the asrock z77 pro4 motherboard, good reliable motherboard

munchbunchdrinkyplus · Mar 25, 2013

Thanks for recommending aria.co.uk, i can get a great deal on a GPU.

It's a VTX3D 7870 Black Boost Edition with 5 free games for 235 euro.

I am flexible on the motherboard and will take both suggestions into consideration.

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