New iCore System

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
E

EspiOne

Distinguished
May 7, 2009
166
0
18,680
I am looking to (finally) build an iCore system finally. I have been running two 650Ti Boost on a 680i/QX6800 for a few months and don't feel I am gettng good performance.

I am looking to build my next system with the next two month, just looking at parts, but this is what I am currently thinking about getting.

EVGA Z75 SLI LGA 1155 @ $169. (For SLI and PhysX)
Intel Core i5-2310 LGA 1155 @ $184 (I can OC)
(HAVE) 2 EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB, (Paid $179 each, $$360), now $169 each.
Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) @ $115 (maybe X2, for 32GB) @ $230.

For a total of $694 at 16GB ram (expandable) or $810 at 32GB Ram. Roughly, unless prices drop.

Why so much Ram, to run VMs in Windows 8 Pro, I might get it. I have Window 8, but cannot run VMs. Add, $139.

I have a new Antec 900Watt (Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-900 900W), a replacement from Antec for a dead Antec TPQ 850.
I will move my ARCTIC Freezer 7 Pro Rev. 2 or COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus to this build too.
I will be using a Coolmaster HAF 912 (have 2) or HAF 922 (just got it).

I will mostly like keep this system as is for the next 2 years. evga offers 3 years. So I am protected on parts for 3 years.

Any comments or opinions.
 
Sort by date Sort by votes
ps3hacker12

ps3hacker12

Distinguished
Feb 12, 2011
2,207
0
20,460
If you want to OC and want a haswell based system:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $449.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-30 09:35 EDT-0400)

Otherwise you can just go for a nice ivy bridge based system.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
S

Shawna593767

Honorable
Feb 26, 2012
127
0
10,690
How's this?

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1mhFE) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1mhFE/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1mhFE/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74770k) | $279.99 @ Microcenter
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrb10212pg1) | $19.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z87a) | $134.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-bls2k8g3d169ds3) | $109.99 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-fqc05956) | $129.98 @ Outlet PC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $674.94
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-30 09:47 EDT-0400 |
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
E

EspiOne

Distinguished
May 7, 2009
166
0
18,680
Since I looking at the motherboard, CPU, and Ram, the price is $583ish, so I would need to go below $583 and get better performance then the parts that I am looking at. So I am gonna review ps3hacker12's suggestion. Thanks.

what is difference between Z75 and Z87, since most are recommending it?? I would be more likely to get the SLI verision.

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
ps3hacker12

ps3hacker12

Distinguished
Feb 12, 2011
2,207
0
20,460


If you want SLI supporting motherboards, both of these are great too:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z87extreme3
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z87a

The z87 chipset was built for the newer Haswell based processors, whereas the Z75 chipset was build for ivy bridge.

The Z87 is more likely to support future processors, it also supports more USB 3 ports and Sata III ports as compared to the older Z75 chipset mobos.

This cooler too if you want to OC:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rls12m24pkr1
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
g-unit1111

g-unit1111

Titan
Moderator
Jul 27, 2011
42,540
815
104,940


Why would you consider a CPU that expensive on such a limited budget?

The Z87 is more likely to support future processors, it also supports more USB 3 ports and Sata III ports as compared to the older Z75 chipset mobos.
Click to expand...

Any motherboard using socket LGA 1150 will support future processors using that socket, it's not just limited to Z87.

This is what I would do:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($125.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $532.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-30 14:44 EDT-0400)
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
E

EspiOne

Distinguished
May 7, 2009
166
0
18,680
Hey, thanks alot, I am getting some good advice. I think I am gonna work with the ASUS Z87-A, price is good, lower then eVGA, has SLI and a third for PhysX. I orginally picked the Intel Core i5-2310 LGA 1155 (@ $184) due to the speed and price, it is my understanding that my 650ti will run good with iCore @ 3.0 Ghz, being that the 2310 is @ 2.9ghz, but that was with 1150 socket, moving the Asus Z87, I would consider the 4430, (on sale for same price) or the 4570, for a few bucks more. Heatsink I have, I have two Cool master 212, spares for customer builds. So I think this might be it. Any other comments would be appreciated. I just remembered, I had purchased the upgrade of Windows 8 Pro for a customer and he decided he did not like Windows 8, cost me $70, saved me $70.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
g-unit1111

g-unit1111

Titan
Moderator
Jul 27, 2011
42,540
815
104,940


The 4430 will definitely be better than the 2310, but the 4670K would be the best for your budget.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
E

EspiOne

Distinguished
May 7, 2009
166
0
18,680
ASUS Z87-A LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel MotherboardModel $149.99
-$5.00 Instant
$144.99
Intel Core i5-4430 Haswell 3.0GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor
$189.99, -$15 promotion
Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory $139.99
-$24.00 Instant
$231.98 for 32GB

Subtotal:

$551.96

What you think??
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
ps3hacker12

ps3hacker12

Distinguished
Feb 12, 2011
2,207
0
20,460


All of our suggestions are overclockable systems, if you don't have any future plans to overclock you could save some money.

and yes a haswell i5 can support up to a 6990 or a gtx 590 with very little bottlenecking. So it can definetely support a 650Ti with no issues.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
ps3hacker12

ps3hacker12

Distinguished
Feb 12, 2011
2,207
0
20,460


If your going for a non-overclockable processor, there isn't much point choosing a motherboard which features overclocking :)
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
E

EspiOne

Distinguished
May 7, 2009
166
0
18,680
I don't mind having the ability to OC, but any recommendation on a lower cost board, 1150 socket with SLI and extra PCI-E would be appreciated.

I really appreciate your help on this, I might be looking to buy today.

Just a thought, the newer boards run 3.0 usb, my older HAF 912 does not, I am not sure if the HAF 922 does. I might have to get a new case too.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
ps3hacker12

ps3hacker12

Distinguished
Feb 12, 2011
2,207
0
20,460


You can just buy front USB hub panels for your cases, looking around it seems the ASUS Z87-A is the cheapest quality board that supports SLI. The K edition processors are the ones you can overclock but taht'll cost an extra $50 over the 4430 :/ so if your on a budget stick to what yoouve chosen here:
ASUS Z87-A LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel MotherboardModel $149.99
-$5.00 Instant
$144.99
Intel Core i5-4430 Haswell 3.0GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor
$189.99, -$15 promotion
Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory $139.99
-$24.00 Instant
$231.98 for 32GB

Subtotal:

$551.96

What you think??
Click to expand...
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
E

EspiOne

Distinguished
May 7, 2009
166
0
18,680
Thanks, I think I will go for it, I will have to charge and I as I sell my older components, I will pay it off. I looked at the HAF brackets, they take a Hard Drive 5.25 slot, I will not like the look, ( http://www.cmstore-usa.com/haf-912-usb-3-0-5-25-bracket-oem-package/ ) I think I will consider a case after I have tested all the parts, I may have to return a part.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
ps3hacker12

ps3hacker12

Distinguished
Feb 12, 2011
2,207
0
20,460


The 5.25" slots are for optical drives, the 3.5" slots are for hard drives :) and 2.5" is for laptop hard drives.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
S

Shawna593767

Honorable
Feb 26, 2012
127
0
10,690


I was under his 16GB price point until he changed it. And why not? He already has a beast of a graphics setup.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
E

EspiOne

Distinguished
May 7, 2009
166
0
18,680
Thermaltake Chaser A31 VP300A5W2N Blue SECC ATX Mid Tower Gaming Return Policy
$79.99
ASUS Z87-A LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
$144.99
Kingston HyperX 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 Desktop Memory Model KHX1600C10D3B1K2/
$225.98
($112.99 ea)
Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics $239.99
Subtotal
$75 discount MotherBoard/CPU Combo, paid for CASE.
$615.95

Shipping for CASE: $12.99

Order Total

$628.94

Ordered today, expect by WED, I will build on SAT.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom