Is it possible to bulid a solid i7 3770k computer for 500$?

Guest · Mar 30, 2013

Is it possible to build a solid i7 3770k computer for 500$?

The last couple of days have been great in learning about budget PC builds. However, I've been making list of computer builds that have low end graphics cardS. My main budget is 700$ with a monitor, so really 600$. I just want a i7 3770k with a gpu better then the upcoming Playstation 4. Is this even possible?

bodeen2012 · Mar 30, 2013

no, not a good one at least . just a general price list
cpu 329
coler 30
mobo 80
ram 50
hdd 60
gpu 150
case 50
psu 50
dvd 18
os 99
total 916

Grodel · Mar 30, 2013

Why the i7 over the i5? What will you use the computer for apart from playing games?

bigcyco1 · Mar 30, 2013

No unfortunately not try anywhere from (Budget $800 – $1,000)

JackNaylorPE · Mar 30, 2013

Here's a $420 MoBo / CPU combo.....not much ya can buy for $180

8gb ram - $65
Case / PSU - $130
HD - $90
GFC Card - $170 (650 Ti Boost)
OS - $100
KB / Mouse - $80
Optical - $20

Why do you want a 3770k for a gaming Box....3570k will do same thing in gaming for $110 less

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1239475

stickmansam · Mar 30, 2013

I would save up to get a balacned build

burritobob · Mar 30, 2013

Here's your build...

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ECS H61H2-MV Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($44.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Crucial 1GB (1 x 1GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($8.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 80GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($33.78 @ Compuvest)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Case: MSI TC- (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Diablotek 300W ATX12V Power Supply ($13.80 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.97 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $386.49
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

bodeen2012 · Mar 30, 2013

burritobob :

Here's your build...

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ECS H61H2-MV Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($44.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Crucial 1GB (1 x 1GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($8.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 80GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($33.78 @ Compuvest)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Case: MSI TC- (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Diablotek 300W ATX12V Power Supply ($13.80 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.97 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $386.49
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

i wouldn't build this for my worst enemy .

Guest · Mar 30, 2013

burritobob :

Not the the answer I was looking for but with some mods that might be a cool casual system

stickmansam · Mar 30, 2013

burritobob :

Not the the answer I was looking for but with some mods that might be a cool casual system

no, no it wouldn't

bodeen2012 · Mar 30, 2013

burritobob :

Not the the answer I was looking for but with some mods that might be a cool casual system

yeah if you replaced everything except the cpu and the dvd drive

Guest · Mar 30, 2013

bodeen2012 :

Everyone calm down I meant this type of upgrade, and I'm 80% sure Burritobob was being sarcastic. Thanks for looking out.
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Nlkq) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Nlkq/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Nlkq/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i73770k) | $229.99 @ Microcenter
**Motherboard** | [MSI B75A-G43 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-b75ag43) | $64.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [Corsair XMS3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmx4gx3m1a1333c9) | $29.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Hitachi 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/hitachi-internal-hard-drive-0f10381) | $55.98 @ Outlet PC
**Video Card** | [Sapphire Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100292ddr3l) | $17.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [MSI TC- (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-case-tc128) | $19.99 @ Microcenter
**Power Supply** | [Diablotek 300W ATX12V Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/diablotek-power-supply-psda300) | $13.80 @ Amazon
**Optical Drive** | [Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-ihas124-04) | $16.97 @ Outlet PC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $449.70
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-30 20:32 EDT-0400 |

bigcyco1 · Mar 30, 2013

bodeen2012 :

burritobob :

i wouldn't build this for my worst enemy .

bodeen2012 · Mar 30, 2013

bodeen2012 :

Everyone calm down I meant this type of upgrade, and I'm 80% sure Burritobob was being sarcastic. Thanks for looking out.
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Nlkq) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Nlkq/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Nlkq/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i73770k) | $229.99 @ Microcenter
**Motherboard** | [MSI B75A-G43 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-b75ag43) | $64.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [Corsair XMS3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmx4gx3m1a1333c9) | $29.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Hitachi 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/hitachi-internal-hard-drive-0f10381) | $55.98 @ Outlet PC
**Video Card** | [Sapphire Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100292ddr3l) | $17.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [MSI TC- (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-case-tc128) | $19.99 @ Microcenter
**Power Supply** | [Diablotek 300W ATX12V Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/diablotek-power-supply-psda300) | $13.80 @ Amazon
**Optical Drive** | [Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-ihas124-04) | $16.97 @ Outlet PC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $449.70
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-30 20:32 EDT-0400 |

i wouldn't build this for my worst enemy either . horrible hdd ,psu ,gpu ,case , and crappy memory

stickmansam · Mar 30, 2013

Something more balanced, case is still crappy though
no point in 3770k if mb can't oc it

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V2 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($235.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B75A-G43 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Case: MSI TC- (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.97 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $550.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-30 20:50 EDT-0400)

Guest · Mar 30, 2013

bodeen2012 :

Everyone calm down I meant this type of upgrade, and I'm 80% sure Burritobob was being sarcastic. Thanks for looking out.
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Nlkq) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Nlkq/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Nlkq/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i73770k) | $229.99 @ Microcenter
**Motherboard** | [MSI B75A-G43 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-b75ag43) | $64.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [Corsair XMS3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmx4gx3m1a1333c9) | $29.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Hitachi 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/hitachi-internal-hard-drive-0f10381) | $55.98 @ Outlet PC
**Video Card** | [Sapphire Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100292ddr3l) | $17.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [MSI TC- (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-case-tc128) | $19.99 @ Microcenter
**Power Supply** | [Diablotek 300W ATX12V Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/diablotek-power-supply-psda300) | $13.80 @ Amazon
**Optical Drive** | [Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-ihas124-04) | $16.97 @ Outlet PC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $449.70
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-30 20:32 EDT-0400 |

i wouldn't build this for my worst enemy either . horrible hdd ,psu ,gpu ,case , and crappy memory

You are right that is why right, I feel the shame. :pfff:

That's why I went Anonymous

bodeen2012 · Mar 30, 2013

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NlCm
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NlCm/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NlCm/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS5X Performa CPU Cooler ($16.97 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Biostar TZ77B ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix sport 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($26.85 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z5 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.97 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $590.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-30 20:54 EDT-0400)

Guest · Mar 30, 2013

bodeen2012 :

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NlCm
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NlCm/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NlCm/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS5X Performa CPU Cooler ($16.97 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Biostar TZ77B ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix sport 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($26.85 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z5 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.97 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $590.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-30 20:54 EDT-0400)

You pushed him to tomshardware sucide. Lmfao!

ehaque243 · May 28, 2013

This is my build but it doesn'thave a GPU
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