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gommer556

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i finished a gaming build on pcpartpicker and wanted to get a final once over before buying. 2 minds are better than one right? anyway here is the build, let me know what you guys think. (i'm mostly going to play Planetside 2 and Tribes Ascend, and other games. maybe some video recording for youtube)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake CLP0556 39.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($9.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.94 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Acer V213HLBJbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($130.99 @ Adorama)
Keyboard: Microsoft Keyboard 200 Wired Standard Keyboard ($9.98 @ Outlet PC)
Mouse: A4Tech D-70FX Wired Optical Mouse ($13.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $904.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-09 20:27 EDT-0400)
 
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edogawa
I made a couple changes:

Power supply wasn't that good, and the heatsink I selected will allow a good mild overclock.


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 ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.94 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce...
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gommer556

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my budget is no more than $950, on here it says all my parts cost $904, but on MY pcpartpicker page it says its $924


yes i know about the Hyper 12, when i was building this i could not actually find the EVO on pcpartpicker (haha) i forgot to change the coolers out
 
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edogawa

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I made a couple changes:

Power supply wasn't that good, and the heatsink I selected will allow a good mild overclock.


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 ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.94 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($195.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($83.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Acer V213HLBJbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($130.99 @ Adorama)
Keyboard: Microsoft Keyboard 200 Wired Standard Keyboard ($9.98 @ Outlet PC)
Mouse: A4Tech D-70FX Wired Optical Mouse ($13.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $969.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-09 20:39 EDT-0400)
 
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I agree, I say front another 100 bucks for something that will be much better.

Edit: if you are willing to go up another 100 bucks this would be a great choice(comes with two good games too):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125414

If not, the build looks good overall with the heat sink and power supply change.
 
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gommer556

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alright, thanks for the changes i think they are pretty good, im not going to buy an ATI card (even if its a good card) simply because the majority of my gaming is planetside 2, and it runs MUCH better on NVIDIA cards (at least right now)and i probably cant afford another $100 right now anyway
 
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