i3 3220 is best matched with?

a2_oOo · Aug 3, 2013

After some homework I've decided to buy Intel® Core™ i3-3220 (3M Cache, 3.30 GHz) but still confused which board, graphics, ram, psu to go for my very casual gaming. In fact gaming will be hardcore BUT only 1 game I will be playing (warcraft III) so technically speaking its casual.

I'm having limited budget so please suggest me the best possible rig:
Motherboard:
RAM: 8 GB
PSU:
Graphics card :
Please don't suggest high end products, my budget is very much limited I'd like to build my rig as cheap as possible but not good for casual gaming.

Heironious · Aug 3, 2013

I think a perfect match would be any GTX 760, it's powerful enough that your CPU won't be a problem for it and it's fairly cheap.

Edit : What is your budget and...do you need a mouse / keyboard and operating system?

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 3, 2013

Motherboard: Asus B75M-A Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($75.00 @ Amazon)

Get this b75 board its great board

a2_oOo · Aug 3, 2013

Heironious :

haven't confirmed the budget but i prefer as low as possible but should worth playing on it
about keyboard/mouse - it isn't big deal, I'll get it from local market.

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 3, 2013

Get the one i suggested u ll be more than happy

Heironious · Aug 3, 2013

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nGlU
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nGlU/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nGlU/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($94.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($60.59 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($16.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: BenQ GW2450HM 24.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Gigabyte Force K3 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($17.98 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Cooler Master SGM-2001-BLON1 Wired Optical Mouse ($26.73 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z323 30W 2.1ch Speakers ($54.11 @ Amazon)
Total: $1036.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-03 02:31 EDT-0400)

That's what I came up with. I included the Operating system, keyboard, mouse, monitor AND speakers though. Yes I know the motherboard is OC and he is getting an i3...but. It's not too much more for a better quality motherboard with higher quality capacitors and stuff.

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 3, 2013

Heironious :

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nGlU
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nGlU/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nGlU/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($94.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($60.59 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($16.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: BenQ GW2450HM 24.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Gigabyte Force K3 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($17.98 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Cooler Master SGM-2001-BLON1 Wired Optical Mouse ($26.73 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z323 30W 2.1ch Speakers ($54.11 @ Amazon)
Total: $1036.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-03 02:31 EDT-0400)

That's what I came up with. I included the Operating system, keyboard, mouse, monitor AND speakers though. Yes I know the motherboard is OC and he is getting an i3...but. It's not too much more for a better quality motherboard with higher quality capacitors and stuff.

An i3 with a z77 board is too much overkill
A b75 asus board for 75$ is great and quality capacitors are even in this board

Heironious · Aug 3, 2013

Sn1992-1361850 :

Heironious :

An i3 with a z77 board is too much overkill
A b75 asus board for 75$ is great and quality capacitors are even in this board

Yup, but in the future he might want to go quad core, and maybe even a "K" one. 20 bucks now saves him heaps in the long run.

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 3, 2013

Yeah but i dont think he z an o.c. Guy

Mavvie · Aug 3, 2013

I bought an i3 3220 and a Radeon HD 7850 and it destroyed games. But I definitely agree that you SHOULD get a Z motherboard -- if you ever upgrade, it'll cost you easily $100 more than if you spend $20 now.

I don't think I like the PSU choice though -- 600W and only 80+ Certified... Get a 450W 80+ Bronze for cheaper that'll be enough.
But take my advice with a grain of salt, I'm probably the least qualified person here on the hardware side of things.

Cheers! also, if you're interested, I can sell you my i3-3220 for like $50 or so. It's in great condition and would help you save a few bucks!

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