First build need advice

kingblood69 · Apr 25, 2013

I am about to build my first gaming pc, I have a budget of 1700.00 ... below I will list a link to the build I have come up with. What I would like from the community is any advice, concerns or issues that these parts may have with one another. Again any info would be spectacular thanks all.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/laelais/saved/1vNv

envy14tpe · Apr 25, 2013

Why the MSI motherwboard? Everthing else is great. Gonna be a fun summer.

ksham · Apr 25, 2013

1. Expensive motherboard. Why that motherboard?
2. You don't need more than 8GB for gaming, but if you want 16GB, then it's fine.
3. Get the GTX 670 over GTX 680. It's $100 cheaper and only marginally weaker. Alternatively, Radeon HD 7970 is the same price as GTX 670 and is better than both the GTX 670 and GTX 680.

Brewda · Apr 25, 2013

680 is a waste unless you enjoy throwing a trojan magnum xxl over your epeen, all it is for is bragging rights.

In honesty save the $100 and get a 670 or 7970 ghz. Both amazing and you won't be disappointed.

ksham · Apr 25, 2013

It's not even for bragging rights. You'll just make a fool of yourself buying it for $100 more for very little gain. Now GTX Titan or GTX 690 will be bragging rights.

Marcopolo123 · Apr 25, 2013

120gb ssd is enough for os
Gtx 670
Cheaper motherboard http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z77extreme3
From that saved money you could buy a second gtx670, but one is enough for singel monitor...

kingblood69 · Apr 25, 2013

ksham :

With regards to the motherboard it was just what was jumping out at me at the time, the graphic card suggestion does sound interesting. I guess my next question would be what mobo would you go with and why, and also if im going to free up 150 in the build...where should i put that money ?

ksham · Apr 25, 2013

Here's what I would do.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($389.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 (Gunmetal) ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($91.25 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($93.61 @ Amazon)
Other: Newegg Special Bundle (-$40.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $1450.77
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

You really don't need 256GB of SSD. I guess it depends how fast you fill up a 120GB. You really shouldn't save everything on a SSD. It's mainly just for the OS and maybe some apps that you really need to boot up fast. You can save an extra $150 or so there. I left it as is.

kingblood69 · Apr 25, 2013

The ssd drive will mainly be used to run operating system and possibly a game or two. Dayz and world of warcraft

kingblood69 · Apr 25, 2013

ksham :

Here's what I would do.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($389.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 (Gunmetal) ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($91.25 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($93.61 @ Amazon)
Other: Newegg Special Bundle (-$40.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $1450.77
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

You really don't need 256GB of SSD. I guess it depends how fast you fill up a 120GB. You really shouldn't save everything on a SSD. It's mainly just for the OS and maybe some apps that you really need to boot up fast. You can save an extra $150 or so there. I left it as is.

given these suggestions it comes in under the 1700.00 budget, I am planning on spending the whole 1700.00 where in your build would you put that extra money if you were given the option?

ksham · Apr 25, 2013

In a bank. There's no need to spend more than you need. Saving money is always a good priority. With the $250 that you save, you can invest it in future upgrades. Technology moves fast. Nothing is future-proof.

thesuperguy · Apr 25, 2013

In a couple of years when upgrading is truly necessary, today's multi-hundred dollar GPUs and CPUs might as well become tomorrow's budget components.

ksham · Apr 25, 2013

thesuperguy :

What kind of logic is that?

thesuperguy · Apr 25, 2013

I might have exaggerated a bit but you get the point lol

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