About to pull the trigger on this build. Any final commentary on the configuration would be welcome!

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Hey, y'all. I'm operating under a lenient 1200 USD budget, and I'm looking to get a fair amount of bang for the buck. I'm not looking to max everything in the world, but I'd like to play modern titles and a variety of different MMOs (Darkfall: UW and EVE, mostly) on high settings without too many issues.

Here's the config: http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1F4BUK

I went with the EVGA 670 Superclocked rather than the 680, because I didn't think I could justify paying 25% more for the relatively slim performance boost.

Mostly, I'm concerned about heat and space, given that I'm using a mid-tower case. Any thoughts?
 
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They're charging quite the premium for those graphics cards... There's almost a $100 extra tacked on to those 670s, and more on other cards.
Build your own. It's a good learning experience, you save money, and you have more control over what you get.

As far as part selection goes, you're getting a CrossFire (AMD Multi-GPU tech) motherboard when you're getting an Nvidia GPU (which uses SLI). That locks you out of getting a second GTX 670 later on as your system ages or you get more demanding games. Get a Corsair 500R instead of that gaudy Xion case. Much more solid and functional for about the same price.
 
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And even at that the second card would only be running at x4. Which would be why it is a CrossfireX only because Nvidia does not allow the second GPU to run at anything lower than x8 and AMD does.
 
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I'll look into the Corsair, thank you. Wasn't a big fan of the Xion, personally. I'm not really worried about SLI compatibility, as I don't generally care for dual card systems... too many problems.

As for building it myself, it's a possibility, but I'm not mechanically inclined nor extraordinarily computer literate, so if something craps out down the line, I'd have a hell of a time figuring out the problem.

Thanks!

 
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You don't need to be. Building a PC is just a more mature version of playing with Legos. Also, if anything craps out, come here and we'll help you out.
 
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You can always come back here or to other forums for help down the line if you self-build.

Also, I meant the Corsair 300R ($80, same as the Xion 970), not the 500R ($125).
 
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Now correct me if I am wrong, but is this the same set up? As far as I can tell it is, am I missing something?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Yssp
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Yssp/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Yssp/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: Gigabyte GA-H77-DS3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($90.52 @ Amazon)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Microcenter)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($369.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Xion AXP970-001BK ATX Mid Tower Case ($77.98 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @
Outlet PC)

Total: $1130.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-19 20:55 EDT-0400)
 
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Novuake

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You are missing a Z77 motherboard for OCing the 3570K.
 
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Your right thought I had it, but look at the price... Its not much saving at all, I am now confused.....

 
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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 ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.19 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($381.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.98 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($58.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1116.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-19 21:41 EDT-0400)
 
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Its not just about the saving, its about OPTIONS really. Well for me at least. You get to choose what you want, not what the site is willing to give you.

For example, getting high profile vengeance RAM is pointless and a hindrance. Get the low-profile set instead(they do not have it).

You also have no idea what crappy manufactured HDD you might be getting.
 
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This is what we mean by "saving" - a better build for the same price (if you factor in the OS).
 
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Don't get me wrong I would never buy a prebuilt system ever again, but I thought there would be more in the way of savings and I guess wholesale and bulk buying do have their plus points... just surprised that there was that little of a price difference..
 
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