Build for MAX gaming for the next few years!

spyguy001 · May 11, 2013

Alright guys, this is the build that i am planning on ordering on August 9.

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core $209.99
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing $24.99
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 $134.99
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
Storage: Plextor M5S Series 128GB 2.5" SSD $86.99
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM $64.99
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB $449.99
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower $99.99
Power Supply: Corsair 600W ATX12V $64.99
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer $17.98
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) $89.94
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" $144.99
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 $59.49
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical $52.99
Speakers: Creative Labs A60 4W 2ch $19.55

Total: $1521.86

I am getting this build for gaming at max settings for the next few years. I am doing my best to keep the budget under $1500 while still maintaining the awesomeness and potential power of the build. Do you think that the build is enough for gaming max for the next few years (preferably 3-5)? I am trying to keep the costs under $1500, do you guys think of any changes in my build that can accomplish that? I am hoping that by the date rolls around, the prices will drop. What do you think about that? Also, this is my first build and i am inexperienced and prone to mistakes. Do you detect any inconsistencies or problems in the build? Your answers would be really helpful and i would be intensely grateful. Thanks!

AMD Radeon · May 11, 2013

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Power Supply: Corsair 600W ATX12V $64.99
personally, i will replace that psu with
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze
or the modular version
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii620bronze

piebegu · May 11, 2013

Approved. If you want to upgrade in the future, the only things i'd say would be a higher end psu, 8 more gb's of ram and obviously xfire if you wanted higher fps.

s3anister · May 11, 2013

spyguy001 :

If you want to keep this system for the next 3-5 years you'd be a fool to buy into an LGA1155 system right now. Wait until June 2nd and buy yourself an LGA1150 Haswell system. I simply can not recommend you waste that much money on a system that's going to be outdated in three weeks.

s3anister · May 11, 2013

piebegu :

Upgrade? How would he ever be able to upgrade anything in the future when the next generation Haswell processors are going to use an entirely different socket from Sandy/Ivy Bridge? He'd have to buy an entirely new motherboard just to use a faster processor if he wanted to upgrade in a year or two.

spyguy001 · May 11, 2013

I am on a budget though. If the haswell boards cost more than i can afford, it will simply not do. I do appreciate the answers. Do you guys have any changes that can keep the build in budget? Or make it better. I am not just going for approved, i want a 'best build in budget' answer or change. Thanks.

Jack Revenant · May 11, 2013

spyguy001 :

If you want a build that can be upgraded to max games over that long a duration, getting a dead slot CPU/mobo is a bad idea. The only way to make a system last that long (albeit in a Ship of Theseus fashion) is to upgrade it. Thus, you need a mobo that can accommodate the CPUs of tomorrow.

spyguy001 · May 11, 2013

Why the change in the psu? And why to thus one? I am fully willing to chage but i am curious about why. Also, what is the diffeerence between modular, semi, and non-modular psu's? Cus the only differences i saw were in how many amps or volts i can dish out at a given time.

spyguy001 · May 11, 2013

@JackRevenant
I would be willing to get the new haswell cpu's and boards but the improvements seem small over the increase in costs. Also, the prices are release premier and high.

s3anister · May 12, 2013

spyguy001 :

The biggest reason would be to have the LGA1150 socket so you can possibly upgrade in the future. Currently Intel processors use LGA1155 so they would be incompatible.

Second biggest reason would be overclock-ability, currently my own i5-3570K is unstable at anything higher than 4.5GHz @ nearly 1.2V which is ludicrous.

And lastly the obvious IPC improvements that should range from 7-15% increase in speed over Ivy Bridge.

Now as for pricing, the next K-series i5 Haswell processor is expected to run $230. Motherboards should run you about the same amount of money as ones that are out now, as well. So again, I wouldn't waste your money.

s3anister · May 12, 2013

spyguy001 :

Ok I just checked, so far it looks like the official pricing for the i5-4670K is $227.

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Intel-Haswell-Price-Leak,22180.html

As for motherboards, this article should give you a very clear idea for pricing: http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Haswell-Motherboard-Lynx-Point-Price,22416.html

spyguy001 · May 12, 2013

I've checked the articles before and seen the pricing. I will be getting the i5 4670k instead of the 3570k. But i don't know which motherboard to get. I am on a BUDGET. Right now, it is simply not acceptable for me to exceed it. Please, can you guys tell me what mb to get and how i can take the build's price or make it better? I will be updating the parts soon.

spyguy001 · May 12, 2013

Hey, what if i choose the xfx 7970 radeon instead of the gigabyte? Will that have a very big effect on my gaming experience or lifespan?

spyguy001 · May 12, 2013

Here's my updated build. Any problems, suggestions or recommendations?
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/spyguy001/saved/1tUl

s3anister · May 14, 2013

It's alright but again with the whole haswell thing. If I was you I would not buy Ivy Bridge right now.

spyguy001 · May 14, 2013

Why though? I am getting the parts on august 9. A month is enough time for people to realize the bugs and intel to fix them.

piebegu · May 14, 2013

If you want a pc that can play games on max and you expect to use that pc for a year+ then remember that the games will be optimized for new technology. Haswell is what i suggest. Remember that patience is the key, if your not buying it till august 9th then the haswell processors will be out. Also get x2 sticks of 4 gb ram so it'll be dual channel not one stick of 8gb.

spyguy001 · May 14, 2013

I am getting the ram one one. But i has one stick on another. Thanks, i am now changing the ram.

spyguy001 · May 14, 2013

My two options. I will be replacing the processors and mobos with haswell of course.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/spyguy001/saved/

Build for MAX gaming for the next few years!

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