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September 1, 2013 10:11:04 PM

Primarily wanting to know if these parts are acceptable (brand/etc) and compatible.

Approximate Purchase Date: All but CPU/MOBO listed on sale through 9/2 so would like to order them immediately. CPU/MOBO could wait for sale.

Budget Range: Prefer <$600 but could spend more if necessary

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Mostly low end gaming and internet/email

Are you buying a monitor: No

Parts to Upgrade:

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($82.55 @ Newegg)

*Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.50 @ Newegg)

*Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)

*Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Newegg)

*Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($63.49 @ Newegg)

*Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($16.00 @ Newegg)

Total: $599.51

* Parts on sale through 9/2

Do you need to buy OS: No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg

Location: Midwest USA

Parts Preferences: Intel

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: No

Why Are You Upgrading: Current computer slow, bad capacitors on mb. Want to go Intel rather than AMD this time and would like to build instead of store bought package to get better quality parts and save some money. Current system AMD dual core w/ 2G ram.

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September 1, 2013 10:25:14 PM

You would want to consider AMD at this budget, as intel's integrated graphics will fail.

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Cheaper, larger psu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Everything else looks good, though I would seriously consider an AMD based build for your budget.

FX-6300 + Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 combo : http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... ($205)

Leaves you with enough money to buy an actual gpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Additionally, you can overclock it if you buy a cpu cooler in the future.
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September 2, 2013 1:54:16 PM

realchaos said:
You would want to consider AMD at this budget, as intel's integrated graphics will fail.

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Cheaper, larger psu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Everything else looks good, though I would seriously consider an AMD based build for your budget.

FX-6300 + Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 combo : http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... ($205)

Leaves you with enough money to buy an actual gpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Additionally, you can overclock it if you buy a cpu cooler in the future.


I already have a GPU that's why not buying one (7850). It's about the only useful thing on my old computer.
From everything I've read 750W power supply would be massive overkill and just cost more in electric bills.
As for the ram, unless I'm mistaken the one you list is not compatible with the MOBO I have listed.
Thanks for answering though. At least someone tried.
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September 2, 2013 2:09:28 PM

Oh you already have a gpu. That's good then, stick with your intel processor and motherboard.

The RAM will work with your motherboard. The RAM is DDR3 desktop memory. The only thing I see that won't work is that your motherboard will default the RAM speed to 1600mhz. Just go into your BIOS and manually set the ram specifications (1866mhz, 1.5v, 9-10-9-27 CAS).

Yes, 750w is massive overkill. But look at the price. It's cheaper than the 520 version. You're saving money and getting an extra 230watts, so why not? Also, it won't cost more in electric bills. If anything, you'll be saving money on your electric bills. When you start to stress out your psu, it starts to lose it's efficiency. However, if you have more watts on your psu, then you won't be stressing it out as badly so it'll be more efficient. It's a much better buy, but the deal ends today so be quick.

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