build opinions please want to order today!1000-1200 Total!

impulse403 · Aug 15, 2013

hey guys, im ordering these parts and asking ncix.ca and asking them to build it for me and ship out to me from the checkout menu. ( i really am not comfortable building myself)

That being said, is this build optimal for my price? I will be getting ncix to price match everything If they will do that.

only thing Im not really sold on is the case, would you guys have any recomendations or opinions for this build? thanks in advance!
also

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1onT7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1onT7/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1onT7/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($164.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($94.98 @ NCIX)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($88.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($229.99 @ NCIX)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($24.98 @ NCIX)
Total: $1081.89

Onus · Aug 15, 2013

For a single GTX660Ti, you could get by with a good 500W-550W PSU; this might save you a little money (maybe enough to get a GTX760?)

tiny voices · Aug 15, 2013

Change that cooler to a Coolermaster hyper 212 EVO.

Change that SSD to a Crucial M4 or Samsung 840 PRO.

Everything else looks good.

Should play comfortably at high settings.

Onus · Aug 15, 2013

Don't get a Hyper212 EVO, it is inferior to the much cheaper Xigmatek Gaia:
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/07/07/review-xigmatek-gaia-sd1283/7/
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/11/27/review-cooler-master-hyper-212-plus/4/

Unlike the Hyper212 EVO (ignore the URL; it IS the EVO they tested), the Gaia never throttled, although it wasn't always the coolest depending on the fan used. Both got awards, but if you factor in the price, the Gaia wins hands down.

impulse403 · Aug 15, 2013

Thanks for the input guys. I will look into the CPU coolers. I already had the evo in mind. but i forgot to update the list.
I will check out that SSD as well thanks tiny voices.
I forgot to mention I wanted to put another video card in there at some point down the road. that is why I picked a bigger PSU.

Now onto the case. what would you guys recomend for a case? please dont say the CM 912 I dunno for some reason I really dont like it haha. Or is the bitfenix case sufficent/good reviews?

EDIT: looking into those ssd hard drives, is there an alternative 120 gb unit under 100? or would I even need that much space, could I go lower since I have 1 tb western digital?

impulse403 · Aug 15, 2013

tiny voices :

Does it have to be pro? the regular 840 120 gb one seems to be a good chunk cheaper

TheBigTroll · Aug 15, 2013

get this
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1sm3p

there is no reason to get an expensive SSD when you cant even tell the difference between them in real world day to day usage

impulse403 · Aug 15, 2013

Like I said, all parts need to be available at NCIx.ca so i can have them assemble it.. but I would be super appreciative if you could help me out I dont want to go over 1100 but If I must then I must.

TheBigTroll · Aug 15, 2013

here
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1soAn

if its not listed at ncix, just get it price matched

Onus · Aug 15, 2013

^Not a thing worth niggling in that build. Gopher it!

impulse403 · Aug 15, 2013

okayyy so my friend and I had this put together to pickup at my local memory express. we price matched everything and this is how it looks. what does everyone think?

I want to have it hooked up to my 42 inch led tv and game at max settings as well, would this work out for that?

MSI Z87-GD65 GAMING w/ Dual DDR3 1600, SB Cinema 7.1 Audio, Killer™ GB Lan, CrossFireX / SLI, HDMI, DVI, D-Sub
ILC: 816909106961 SKU: MX45782
1
$180.00*
$180.00
Price Beat Value: ($184.00)
Price Beat Url: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130692
Product Image
Intel Core™ i5-4670K Processor, 3.40GHz w/ 6MB Cache
ILC: 735858260664 SKU: MX45429
1
$228.74*
$228.74
Price Beat Value: ($234.99)
Price Beat Url: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8037045
Product Image
Asus HD7870 DirectCU II V2 Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB PCI-E w/ Dual DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort
ILC: 886227183975 SKU: MX40143
1
$203.75*
$203.75
Price Beat Value: ($209.00)
Price Beat Url: http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=73627&vpn=HD7870-DC2-2GD5-V2&manufacture=ASUS&promoid=1195
Product Image
Kingston HyperX Genesis 8GB DDR3-1600MHz CL9 Dual Channel Kit (2 x 4GB) w/ Intel XMP
ILC: 740617169256 SKU: MX29792
1
$63.74*
$63.74
Price Beat Value: ($65.99)
Price Beat Url: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104173
Product Image
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler
ILC: 884102012921 SKU: MX36377
1
$28.74*
$28.74
Price Beat Value: ($29.99)
Price Beat Url: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4950641
Product Image
WD 1TB Blue 7200rpm SATA III w/ 64MB Cache
ILC: WD10EZEX SKU: MX40551
1
$67.49*
$67.49
Price Beat Value: ($67.99)
Price Beat Url: http://ncix.com/products/?sku=74462
Product Image
Corsair Carbide Series 400R Mid Tower, Black
ILC: 843591013703 SKU: MX34027
1
$74.99*
$74.99
Price Beat Value: ($79.99)
Price Beat Url: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=684760
Product Image
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium x64 (64-bit) SP1 DVD - OEM
ILC: GFC-02050 SKU: MX32996
1
$92.49*
$92.49
Price Beat Value: ($97.99)
Price Beat Url: http://ncix.com/products/productdetail2.php?noheader=1&sku=45271
Product Image
Corsair CX Series CX750M Modular Power Supply
ILC: 843591030755 SKU: MX44969
1
$88.41*
$88.41
Price Beat Value: ($88.73)
Price Beat Url: http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11180AC2400&vpn=CP-9020061-NA&manufacture=CORSAIR
Shipping: $-.--
Sub Total: $1,028.35
GST 5% $51.42
Total Shipping Weight: 42.0 lbs.
You Saved: $151.56

Total:
$1,079.77 *

Need an answer asap so I can put my order in!

tiny voices · Aug 15, 2013

Everything looks good to me. Should be comfortable at high settings.

impulse403 · Aug 15, 2013

Perfect.
Down the road what will I be looking at for upgrades?

tiny voices · Aug 15, 2013

impulse403 :

A graphics card and maybe an SSD if you want.

impulse403 · Aug 15, 2013

Okay and last question. would it be safe to just slap another 7870 in there? or is that ill advised?

tiny voices · Aug 15, 2013

You could do that down the road for sure.

impulse403 · Aug 16, 2013

I just clicked your most recent response as best answer, I didnt know which one to pick as you were very helpful through the entire thread. thanks I appreciate it.
(even though you were pretty curt with my last thread when I was completely clueless and trying to order through cyberpowerpc.) I now see the error of my ways and appreciate your help!

on a side note. I wish there was a way to update your order online once you process it, I forgot to ask them to build it and just ordered the parts and also didnt pay upfront. since i opted to pick up locally. I hope that my price beats go through

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