New i7 3770k build

ramboy · May 1, 2013

Greetings all

I recently got an i7 3770k. I had requested an i5 3570k from a family member in new york and she bought the i7 3770k which was purchased at a micro center store. I had a build for the i5 3570k but i think that with the i7 there will be a bottleneck, so im now looking at options for a different build your advice will be greatly appreciated.

Approximate Purchase Date:
within the next month.

Budget Range:
$900 - $1000

System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Mostly gaming and graphics designing

Are you buying a monitor:
No

Parts to Upgrade:
everything other than a cpu.

Do you need to buy OS:
No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
the parts will be purchased at a local pc store and Amazon (RAM and Video card only)

Location:
Trinidad

Parts Preferences:
most affordable

Overclocking:
Yes

SLI or Crossfire:
Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution:
1440 x 900

Additional Comments:
Id like this PC to be really quiet. also i'd like 2 run Assassins Creed Black Flag and
Watch Dogs and other new releases

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading:
Time i got a new 1 cause old 1 is outdated (AM2+ CPU, DDR2 RAM ).

These are the parts that i have available in the local pc stores that fit my budget (prices quoted in USD) any help choosing from this list will be greatly appreciated.

Cases:
1. THERMALTAKE V3 BLACK EDT- $83
http://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Black-VL80001W2Z-Tower-Gaming/dp/B002Q2M8KK/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1367432308&sr=1-1&keywords=THERMALTAKE+V3+MID-TOWER+CASE

2. ANTEC CS300 ATX CASE- $110
http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Three-Hundred-Gaming-Computer/dp/B000GQMHBI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1367432466&sr=1-1&keywords=antec+300

Motherboards:
1. GIGABYTE 1155 Z77X UD3H- $200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128544

2. MSI Z77A-G45 THUNDERBOLT- $210
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130665&Tpk=msi%20z77a%20g45%20thunderbolt&IsVirtualParent=1

3. MSI Z77A-G43 1155- $135
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130646&Tpk=msi%20z77a%20g43&IsVirtualParent=1

Power Supply:
1. COOLERMASTER 700W EXTREME PLUS- $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171054

2. COOLERMASTER 500W- $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031&Tpk=cooler%20master%20500w&IsVirtualParent=1

3. THERMALTAKE TR2 500W- $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153165

4. COOLMASTER 750W GX- $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171053&Tpk=cooler%20master%20gx%20750w&IsVirtualParent=1

5. COOLERMASTER 700W SILENT PRO- $140
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171037&Tpk=cooler%20master%20700w%20silent%20pro&IsVirtualParent=1

BlackFudge · May 1, 2013

there wont be a bottleneck with the i7 and i'd reccomend the antec case with the thunderbolt and a corsair 750w psu instead.

slomo4sho · May 1, 2013

Wait for Haswell... Also, is there a particular reason why the prices for the components you have listed are inflated?

BlackFudge · May 1, 2013

Yeah its only a short while till haswell is out with a new socket so wait for haswell
.

tiny voices · May 1, 2013

What GPU will you be using? We cannot recommend PSU without knowing this.

Sakkura · May 1, 2013

tiny voices :

We can still warn against bad power supplies from Cooler Master and Thermaltake.

ramboy · May 1, 2013

BlackFudge :

there isnt corsair power supplies available in my country and they cost way to much 2 ship

ramboy · May 1, 2013

im lookin at this gpu

MSI N660ti
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127696

tiny voices · May 1, 2013

For $300 get a 7950.

BlackFudge · May 1, 2013

where are you from

ramboy · May 1, 2013

tiny voices :

could you kindly link me some cards please?

ramboy · May 1, 2013

BlackFudge :

Im from trinidad

Sakkura · May 1, 2013

ramboy :

Go for brands like Antec, Seasonic and XFX then.

tiny voices · May 1, 2013

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202026

Don't know if newegg ships to trinidad.

I have vacationed there. It's a beautiful place.

ramboy · May 1, 2013

Sakkura :

Only good brands available in my country are Cooler Master and Thermaltake.
I can buy other brands online but they cost over (US)$50 to ship x.x

ramboy · May 1, 2013

slomo4sho :

Erm i guess maybe that the local store ships them in and they have to make a profit... so i guess they jack up the price

Jack Revenant · May 1, 2013

ramboy :

When it comes to PSUs, Cooler Master and Thermaltake are not good brands. Both have poor reputation in that regard. It would likely be worthwhile to pay the $50 for a SeaSonic, Antec, or Corsair rather than paying for another PSU if it fails. This is particularly true because a faulty PSU can cause severe damage to your system.

Sakkura · May 1, 2013

You might be okay with a Cooler Master Silent Pro power supply. Those tend to be okay. Stay away from their "eXtreme power" and GX/GX Lite series though.

ramboy · May 1, 2013

is it possible you could recommend some power supplies that can fit into a budget of $100-$130?

ramboy · May 2, 2013

i came out with this build and id like to kno if its ok
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/12zEL

tiny voices · May 2, 2013

This is a great build.

ramboy · May 2, 2013

tiny voices :

hey tnks man... going to start purchasing soon

Jack Revenant · May 2, 2013

I concur with tiny voices, that's a very good build. One question: are we sure that RAM will fit with the cooler? I can't get a sense of the scale on those heat spreaders from that picture.

Edit: This may be because it's early where I am and I'm stupid in the morning.

ramboy · May 2, 2013

Jack Revenant :

i tink they should be able to fit

Jack Revenant · May 2, 2013

ramboy :

Good enough for me. If you change your mind, I KNOW this RAM will fit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233186
That said, if you're confident in the G.Skill, I take no issue. Happy gaming!

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