600-700$ Build do not need OS/Display/HID/HDD

iDontPledge · Mar 28, 2013

Basically I am looking to build an Intel machine somewhere in the six to seven hundred dollar range, pretty much going to be strictly for gaming.

I am currently on a dual core so it is definitely time for an upgrade, while fairly slow my computer has taught me patience, as such I would really rather build a system that has a solid foundation with some room for expansion later, I am not interested in 16gb of RAM etc, would prefer a K series processor if at all possible, overclocking is something that appeals to me.

I am also interested in playing this machine on a large screen from time to time, no plans on SLI/Crossfire.

Looking to get it within the next couple weeks, also no particular preference in sites.

Thanks for taking the time to read this!

properbuilds · Mar 28, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $655.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

Hi, the card is out of stock, get the new model -> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131487

realchaos · Mar 28, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $767.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-28 00:50 EDT-0400)

Overclockable. The Xigmatek Gaia is just as good as the hyper 212 evo/plus while hovering at the $20 price range. Cheap, low profile ram which still performs well.

properbuilds · Mar 28, 2013

Hi, you should list the price of the cpu at normal websites, because the microcenter deal it's only for pick-up, that's a busted budget, it goes way over, like $832.92

The case is not at that price too.

iDontPledge · Mar 28, 2013

properbuilds :

Thanks for pointing that out!

realchaos · Mar 28, 2013

Oh, for some reason I though $800 budget instead of $700. Haha I'm sleepy. This goes over your budget just by $12, but it allows for overclocking. If you don't wish to exceed your budget, you could drop the cpu cooler and hold off the overclocking until you can afford the cpu cooler:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z5 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $682.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-28 01:07 EDT-0400)

Shockeray · Mar 28, 2013

This one is cheaper and should still run your games, as well as having really robust parts.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MJgc

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI ZH77A-G43 ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $645.92

Or you could get the 650 Ti for a little more...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127725
Here's the performance difference...
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/536?vs=680

properbuilds · Mar 28, 2013

realchaos :

Hi, put the price of the cpu in the normal websites, that card is out of stock for a long time, also the price is $762.92, you still have to pay that much

If the op doesn't need to oc the cpu, get the i5-3470 and h77, the price just went down for 185$, the mobo for 64$

realchaos · Mar 28, 2013

It's a glitch in pcpartpicker. If you do the bbcode mark-up, it will automatically set it to the cheapest dealer (this case it's microcenter). It's $762, but there's $50 MIR. Unless the OP doesn't want mail-in rebates....which I could cut it down some more, but it would affect the performance a bit.
Also, the OP stated that he's interested in overclocking.

properbuilds · Mar 28, 2013

Hi, doesn't make sense to me downgrading the gpu for an i5-3570k, which will not bring any gains in performance with such cards, for gaming the priority is always the gpu, the i5-3470 doesn't bottleneck even the 7950 or 7970, spending more on the cpu than the gpu is a no go, for this kind of budget, the i5-3470 plus h77 is in my opinion the best choice, but it's up to the op, he can even add a 7950 in it.

iDontPledge · Mar 28, 2013

realchaos :

I am interested yes, it is not a huge issue though, and I think I will be fine without a K series, which should free up some budget for a better graphics card, so far I really like properbuild's build, I like the reviews on the video card he chose, Mail in rebates are a bit iffy at times so something that dramatically alters the price I would rather avoid.

Thanks though for clarifying and for your help so far!

realchaos · Mar 28, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.14 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $689.08
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-28 01:48 EDT-0400)
Comes out at $704 and allows overclocking for the future when you have enough for a cpu-cooler. The sapphire 7870 XT version will cool a lot better than the powercooler one, as it as two fans compared to one. The biggest con about the case is the lack of usb 3.0. It only comes with one fan, but the airflow should be decent.

Properbuild's build is a solid non-overclocking build too, if you decide to not overclock.

iDontPledge · Mar 28, 2013

properbuilds :

realchaos :

Is there any reason why the motherboard is MicroATX? would it be better to get a full sized mobo that is roughly the same price or is there a particular benefit to that mobo or something?

Thanks for all your help everyone!

properbuilds · Mar 28, 2013

Hi, the h77m will do the trick, the matx board has everything that you need.
Again, just to say that sapphire 7870 XT is out of stock for a long time, otherwise i'd listed that one, some people don't bother in checking the parts if it's at stock or at that price.
That ram(patriot) is out of stock too, only delivered in 1 month-2 months, i don't think the op wants to wait that long.
I still recommend the i5-3470 plus h77m with a much better case, and cheaper with all parts available.
The z77 pro 4 is not that good for oc, and you need an aftermarket cooler, you need to take the motherboard out again, if you want to add the cooler.

iDontPledge · Mar 28, 2013

properbuilds :

realchaos :

properbuilds :

I think I am going to build the system you listed, it looks like it covers everything I am looking for and I like the price point, don't worry too much about the memory being out of stock, that's minor (to me) and can be purchased later if absolutely needed, thanks for all your help!

Looking forward to it.

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