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Cmarciano56

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Hey all, so after lurking here for some time ive put together a build that I think is gonna suit my needs. Im Just gonna be using this build for gaming and maybe some light schoolwork.

I just have two questions. Is this a good choice for a Motherboard? Should I go with something cheaper? And Is my cpu cooler going to be effective enough if I do end up overclocking? I Would only go as high as 4.0Ghz

Here it is: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/cmarciano56/saved/2urV

Cpu: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing

Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V PRO ATX LGA1155

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600

Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" SSD
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower

Power Supply: XFX 550W ATX12V / EPS12V

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)

Total: ~$1000
 
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That looks like a pretty interesting build to me! The only thing is when you add a power supply onto that its going to be over my budget unfortunately. Although, I would probably stick closer to something like the build I posted cause im not sold on amd.
 
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I suggest you go with an intel build for that budget. Go with this one then if you need to get a second graphics card Nvidia is cutting prices come November.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Intel Extreme Master, Limited Ed 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($85.87 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1027.76
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-01 17:57 EDT-0400)

Also uses solid parts at the best price I could find them for :)
 
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Thank You!! That seems like a really solid Build! just one question do you think its worth it to find a cheaper case and switch out the motherboard to a Asus P8Z77-V LX ATX LGA1155 so I can add an SSD?
 
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That motherboard is the best one for the price that can handle sli, and the P8Z77 isn't compatible anyways. If it was all you'd save is $10. That being said you can switch to a cheaper case and pick up an ssd on black friday or cyber monday. Could also wait till November too to get the graphics card.
 
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