Gaming Computer Part Compatibility Check

GamerSilent · Apr 1, 2013

Hello people, I'm building a gaming PC and I'm almost there with component selection. This is my very first build, and know fairly little, but have read quite a bit and had a lot of help from a friend, but I want a parts check before I buy anything!

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: As soon as posible

BUDGET RANGE: $2000

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, watching videos, work, surfing.

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Mouse/Keyboard/Monitor
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA

PARTS LIST

MOBO: Asus Sabertooth Z77
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131821
CPU: Intel i5-3570k
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504
GPU: Geforce Gtx 690
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121636
Case: Cooler Master HAF x
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119225
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16gb (2x8Gb)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231486
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2Tb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148834
PSU: Corsair Gs700w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139046

OVERCLOCKING: As this is my very first build, i'm not wanting to do any overclocking.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080

Thanks for the help

kylerg · Apr 1, 2013

It's compatible but your overspending on some parts. The ASUS Sabertooth board is more eyecandy than anything. I'd say get an AsRock Z77 Extreme6 for about $155 compared to the ASUS Sabertooth which is $240. Also, you really do not need a GTX 690. A GTX 680 would be more than reasonable for 1080p gaming. I would say you should throw an SSD into the build and also maybe drop the RAM from 16GB to 8GB.

Here is what I recommend: http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=22734966

thezobot1 · Apr 1, 2013

Here, I put together a system that you should look at.
It will give you the most out of 1800$ (I wish I could build this myself).
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NPcR

SHORYUKEN · Apr 1, 2013

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 ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($96.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1589.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-01 22:28 EDT-0400)

I would recommend overclocking. You can easily achieve 4.4 GHz with this setup, at 65 Celsius. If you're curious, here's a great OC video for the board and CPU:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vetYANKn_aw

GamerSilent · Apr 1, 2013

kylerg :

Wow, that was a really quick response :O I really liked this setup, just one question: If in the future (distant future, i must say) i want to go SLi, i can do it with this build? Or i would have to make some adjustments?
Thanks for you answer

kylerg · Apr 2, 2013

Yes you can do SLI with this build. 750w will be able to handle both of the GTX 680s and nothing will bottleneck the cards.

Hope you enjoy your new build! (Whatever you do choose will be badass)

Marcopolo123 · Apr 2, 2013

SHORYUKEN :

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 ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($96.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1589.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-01 22:28 EDT-0400)

I would recommend overclocking. You can easily achieve 4.4 GHz with this setup, at 65 Celsius. If you're curious, here's a great OC video for the board and CPU:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vetYANKn_aw

Best build so far !!!

1 gtx 670 for 1080p is enough though... Dont need to go with gtx680, because it has a bad price/performance.

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