The build so far: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1xgVs
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Mobo: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: ???
Case: Rosewill THOR V2-W ATX Full Tower Case
PSU: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (Purchased)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Most of this build is based upon suggestions from this web site, both the forums and the Best Gaming CPU/GPU for the price August 2013 blogs. I would have chosen the Intel Core i5 3350P, because I've never overclocked before(and it's cheaper), but after reading through most of the suggestions on the forums it seems to be only a slight risk if using the Cooler and Mobo listed above. The RAM and Storage seem to be easy enough choices, along with the Optical Drive and OS. The power supply I've chosen was based upon an assumption that my old PC's PSU had failed, however the damage to that machine was beyond the PSU, I've tested the system and it had no effect on bringing it back to life (hence the new build). So I have the PSU, and have chosen the Rosewill Thor Full Tower Case because my hope is that the PSU will fit will in that same brand name case. I'm open to suggestions and advice on all of the above, aside from the PSU obviously since it's already purchased.
And so I come to the GPU. At first I had hoped to only spend ~$200 on a gpu but since I've chosen the i5-3570k and hope to eventually OC, why would I not bump up my spending on the GPU? I'm now willing so spend upwards of ~$400 though obviously cheaper is still better. I tried my best to learn and decide upon an appropriate gpu based on the August 2013 best for the price guide but really have no idea how to judge which of those cards will fit into the build best, considering how many different choices there are when considering chipset, individual models, and makers available on pcpartpicker.
At the end of the day I hope to play Starcraft II with absolutely no hiccups, as well as other games on high settings.
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Mobo: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: ???
Case: Rosewill THOR V2-W ATX Full Tower Case
PSU: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (Purchased)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Most of this build is based upon suggestions from this web site, both the forums and the Best Gaming CPU/GPU for the price August 2013 blogs. I would have chosen the Intel Core i5 3350P, because I've never overclocked before(and it's cheaper), but after reading through most of the suggestions on the forums it seems to be only a slight risk if using the Cooler and Mobo listed above. The RAM and Storage seem to be easy enough choices, along with the Optical Drive and OS. The power supply I've chosen was based upon an assumption that my old PC's PSU had failed, however the damage to that machine was beyond the PSU, I've tested the system and it had no effect on bringing it back to life (hence the new build). So I have the PSU, and have chosen the Rosewill Thor Full Tower Case because my hope is that the PSU will fit will in that same brand name case. I'm open to suggestions and advice on all of the above, aside from the PSU obviously since it's already purchased.
And so I come to the GPU. At first I had hoped to only spend ~$200 on a gpu but since I've chosen the i5-3570k and hope to eventually OC, why would I not bump up my spending on the GPU? I'm now willing so spend upwards of ~$400 though obviously cheaper is still better. I tried my best to learn and decide upon an appropriate gpu based on the August 2013 best for the price guide but really have no idea how to judge which of those cards will fit into the build best, considering how many different choices there are when considering chipset, individual models, and makers available on pcpartpicker.
At the end of the day I hope to play Starcraft II with absolutely no hiccups, as well as other games on high settings.