So I've decided to dive into building my first gaming PC.
I started at ground zero with no prior knowledge of current hardware. After about a month or research this is the build I have come up with given my desired performance and budget.
After picking my parts I have purchased a number of these items and quite a few cheaper than what I have listed below. (since then quite a few prices have jumped or no longer offer the rebates.)
So far I have purchased the case, RAM, PSU, optical drive, keyboard, operating system and SSD (actually got a 160gb for $90 after rebate but no longer in stock.)
I know I still have quite a ways to go but now that I am starting to buy the more expensive hardware I would really appreciate any feedback you guys have to offer.
Really excited, never had a computer anywhere near this nice.
Thanks in advance!
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QWRV
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QWRV/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QWRV/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: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 520 Series Cherryville 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.43 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($137.97 @ Outlet PC)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Logitech G510 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($90.91 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G700 Wireless Laser Mouse ($66.13 @ Amazon)
Total: $1426.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-15 19:59 EDT-0400)
I started at ground zero with no prior knowledge of current hardware. After about a month or research this is the build I have come up with given my desired performance and budget.
After picking my parts I have purchased a number of these items and quite a few cheaper than what I have listed below. (since then quite a few prices have jumped or no longer offer the rebates.)
So far I have purchased the case, RAM, PSU, optical drive, keyboard, operating system and SSD (actually got a 160gb for $90 after rebate but no longer in stock.)
I know I still have quite a ways to go but now that I am starting to buy the more expensive hardware I would really appreciate any feedback you guys have to offer.
Really excited, never had a computer anywhere near this nice.
Thanks in advance!
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QWRV
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QWRV/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QWRV/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: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 520 Series Cherryville 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.43 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($137.97 @ Outlet PC)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Logitech G510 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($90.91 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G700 Wireless Laser Mouse ($66.13 @ Amazon)
Total: $1426.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-15 19:59 EDT-0400)