Need Help Optimizing A Build (First-Time Building)

lfehova

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The total build is around $740 USD right now. I'm trying to get down in the 500-600 range. I hope someone more knowledgeable could let me know where I could cut back a bit.

Here is my current build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1uGMA

Main uses will be streaming league of legends through xsplit/twitch.tv and other gaming.

However, I do plan on upgrading in the future, maybe in a year, so I need the power supply and MOBO to be able to support dual video cards and more RAM, etc. I also fell in love with SSD hard drives, the speed is unparalleled.

Any help much appreciated, this is my first build. Thanks!

Alex
 
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I would go with something like this instead of what you currently have. I feel like you are paying too much for the case you are after. If I was spending 100 dollars plus I'd get a Fractal Design Define R4 or a full size atx case (just personal preference). I changed your GPU as well a AMD 7850 is more capable then the GTX650 you had listed. I also feel that it wouldn't be much to your benefit to have two graphic cards in the future it looks good on benchmarks but in terms of stability and scaling you are better off with "1" solid card. Which is why I went with a smaller power supply which is a little cheaper.



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P...
I would go with something like this instead of what you currently have. I feel like you are paying too much for the case you are after. If I was spending 100 dollars plus I'd get a Fractal Design Define R4 or a full size atx case (just personal preference). I changed your GPU as well a AMD 7850 is more capable then the GTX650 you had listed. I also feel that it wouldn't be much to your benefit to have two graphic cards in the future it looks good on benchmarks but in terms of stability and scaling you are better off with "1" solid card. Which is why I went with a smaller power supply which is a little cheaper.



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($177.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI ZH77A-G43 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($81.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.59 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.69 @ Mac Mall)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($153.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($55.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $740.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-21 19:00 EDT-0400)
 
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