The Source 210 review should be of interest to you.
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.28 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI H87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card ($121.97 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-K 74.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-K 74.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-K 74.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer S211HLbd 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $761.16
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-15 12:49 EDT-0400)
You can see a lot of compromises in there, and perhaps a few unnecessary additions. Can this build get to a lower price point without hurting performance? I think so. Why don't I get it there? I tried to balance bare minimum needs with the idea of future upgrades. Perhaps I did so needlessly.
What do I like about the build?
It has 4 real cores, able to take on tough games.
Games should be able to hit high settings and run smoothly.
4 fans should keeps things cool.
8GB RAM, with room for 16GB, without replacing current RAM modules.
What I don't like?
All concepts of OCing are hampered by locked multiplier, and an already OCed GPU. (People have commented they could OC the GPU like a champ, so that option is there.)
Noise. There are fans there to keep things cool, but the sound might be a bother.
The hard drive capacity was cut in half to get to a good price.
It's a hard drive system, so boot times will be higher. Fine if you already have a HDD boot drive, unacceptable if you come from an SSD boot drive.
The power supply is a bit much for this build, but it is semi-modular, and you're paying more for that. I think it's worth it, but I'm telling you so that you can make up your own mind.
Note, some of these discount prices are ending today / in 2 days from today. I never like jumping on sales, unless I need / have wanted for a long time, that component.
You could change to LGA 1155, save some money, and it give potential (but not guarantees) for better performance. Let me know what you think, and when you order! Hope I've helped.
Oh, and if someone else can back me up on the build, you'd know I'm not just blowing smoke.
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