Mid range gaming machine

Ariakias · Jul 5, 2013

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Ariakias/saved/1U6H

Is that a decent build, the optical drive is bundled with the HD and ive already purchased the Monitor and keyboard, tryin to keep the price for the rest under 800$

Thanatos Telos · Jul 5, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.09 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI H87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $786.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-05 22:39 EDT-0400)
Got a better/newer processor (No need for a cooler without an OC capable processor/board), cheaper RAM, a MUCH better GPU, a case with better airflow, and a MUCH better PSU.

mastrom101 · Jul 5, 2013

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: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($56.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $791.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-05 22:42 EDT-0400)

popatim · Jul 5, 2013

15-4670K Unlocked processor for $199...
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8037045&SRCCODE=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc_o=-ddCjC1bELltzywCjC-d2CjCdwwp&AffiliateID=dZCX6Je2w8Q-krCPAUcz7DmSynREsHB4iA

I personally would not get such tall memory modules.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233196
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231544

dont get that crappy cooler. Get something you can actually use and be able to overclock with if you wanted to.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

And yeah, you dont need anywhere need 730w of power even if you overclocked the processor.

GPU choice is up to you, its the brains of a gaming system. The cpu is the heart.

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