is this a good gaming rig?

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SHORYUKEN

SHORYUKEN

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CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1178.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-30 19:32 EDT-0400)

A few things:

-Better MoBo (in my opinion).
-Better SSD.
-Cheaper memory.
-Good case.
 
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DarkSable

DarkSable

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For gaming, the i7 is a waste. The only difference between it and an i5-3570k is that the i7 has hyperthreading... which games either don't use or can actually get slowed down by anyways, which means when you're gaming you'll want it off, which means you're paying $100 more for the same damn thing.

Other than that, Shoryuken's rig is very nice, though I'd get windows 7 for compatibility issues, and a SeaSonic g 550w to save money, since it doesn't need 620w.

EDIT: And I disagree with the Asus being 'better' than the AsRock. Just throwing that out there.
 
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stickmansam

stickmansam

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Oct 30, 2011
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the $230 for a 3770k is a MC walk in deal
I would get this and save that extra cash
This will just as fine in games

This 7950 is only 25mhz slower when both are at max boost (vapour-X does similar cooling characteristics)
550W PSU is enough for a single card, xfx PSU' are made by seasonic
1866mhz ram cuz it's cheap and less issues with heatsinks due to lower profile
uou can grab the 840pro is you want a really fast SSD but sandisk will do fine

7950 vapourx review
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Sapphire/HD_7950_Vapor-X/32.html

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($96.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($269.99 @ 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 ($61.24 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1062.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-30 19:40 EDT-0400)
 
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stickmansam

stickmansam

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Oct 30, 2011
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Get the MSI gd55 actually, better than the extreme4 and cheaper than the asus and asrock
840 is TLC mind you
Get the xfx, it's same price, single 12v rail and made by seasonic for them

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.32 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-GD55 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.99 @ Mac Mall)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($72.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1210.19
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-30 20:29 EDT-0400)
 
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