1st build ever take a look if you would.

ihatespys · Jun 3, 2013

Hi new to the site stumbled upon it through google, so far I like the forums seems pretty helpful so figured I would throw my build into the mix to see what help I can get.

I am trying to go for my first gaming build here is what I have and any recommendations would be good trying to stick to $1k range maybe a little over. Oh and I wasn't sure on the GPU couldnt decide really.

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 ($22.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($102.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Diamond Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($419.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($88.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1066.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-03 19:41 EDT-0400)

tiny voices · Jun 3, 2013

Go Haswell:

-i5-4670k
-An 1150 socket motherboard with z87 chipset.

jnkweaver · Jun 3, 2013

There is a big debate going on whether Haswell is worth it or not.

You picked solid parts for your build.

ihatespys · Jun 3, 2013

The GPU i picked isn't over kill? Wasn't sure too many huge debates on what to choose from.

jnkweaver · Jun 3, 2013

ihatespys :

Depends on your uses for the computer and what games you play. If the games you play aren't that graphics intensive then it is overkill but there are plenty of people in this forum that would buy it.

ForeFront · Jun 3, 2013

If you wanted the newest gen cpu, haswell is out now, but you wont see much of a difference in performance probably just power saving if your into that. The gpu is solid since your using it for gaming GPU is quite important personally im a Nvidia guy a 680 right now is pretty cheap ~425 $ range (http://ncix.com/products/?sku=71118&vpn=GTX680-DC2O-2GD5&manufacture=ASUS&promoid=1396) and Id maybe look at a 750 W PSU since higher range gpus can eat up some power

endeavour37a · Jun 3, 2013

I would consider a GTX770 over an HD7970 at this time @ ~$400, it is a bit better card than a GTX680 and 7970.

ihatespys · Jun 3, 2013

Thanks for all input, I have switched it over to a i5 4670k looked at rest of your input thanks again!

endeavour37a · Jun 3, 2013

ihatespys :

You will also need to change motherboards from a Z77/LGA1155 to a Z87/LGA1150, hear there is not much difference if performance but it sure would not hurt to get the latest

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