J jhong200 Honorable Nov 16, 2013 53 0 10,630 Nov 16, 2013 #1 Please, help me, it's my first time to build a gaming PC. With a budget of ~$700-$750 CPU: HSF: MB: RAM: HDD: VGA; PSU: ATX (Case): ODD: MON: 20", 21" or 23" Thanks.
Please, help me, it's my first time to build a gaming PC. With a budget of ~$700-$750 CPU: HSF: MB: RAM: HDD: VGA; PSU: ATX (Case): ODD: MON: 20", 21" or 23" Thanks.
ckmu Honorable Nov 16, 2013 29 0 10,560 Nov 16, 2013 #2 Are you planning to overclock or SLI/Crossfire? Upvote 0 Downvote
J jhong200 Honorable Nov 16, 2013 53 0 10,630 Nov 16, 2013 #3 ckmu : Are you planning to overclock or SLI/Crossfire? Since I don't know what that means, it's a no Upvote 0 Downvote
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,614 1,778 159,590 Nov 16, 2013 #4 PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg) CPU Cooler: Xigmatek LOKI SD963 52.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg) Monitor: AOC e2251Swdn 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg) Total: $743.47 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 21:31 EST-0500) Upvote 0 Downvote
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg) CPU Cooler: Xigmatek LOKI SD963 52.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg) Monitor: AOC e2251Swdn 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg) Total: $743.47 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 21:31 EST-0500)
J jhong200 Honorable Nov 16, 2013 53 0 10,630 Nov 16, 2013 #5 Want to see more suggestions... Upvote 0 Downvote
ckmu Honorable Nov 16, 2013 29 0 10,560 Nov 16, 2013 #6 PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-H101-22FK-RA 30.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($12.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX US) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg) Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($125.99 @ Amazon) Total: $735.86 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 22:02 EST-0500) Upvote 0 Downvote
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-H101-22FK-RA 30.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($12.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX US) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg) Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($125.99 @ Amazon) Total: $735.86 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 22:02 EST-0500)
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,614 1,778 159,590 Nov 16, 2013 #7 It's a copy of my build , with a bad cooler , smaller monitor. Upvote 0 Downvote
J jhong200 Honorable Nov 16, 2013 53 0 10,630 Nov 16, 2013 #8 PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg) CPU Cooler: Xigmatek LOKI SD963 52.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg) Monitor: AOC e2251Swdn 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg) Total: $743.47 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 21:31 EST-0500) ckmu : PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-H101-22FK-RA 30.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($12.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX US) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg) Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($125.99 @ Amazon) Total: $735.86 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 22:02 EST-0500) If i will go with the i5-4570 processor, what will you suggest? Upvote 0 Downvote
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg) CPU Cooler: Xigmatek LOKI SD963 52.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg) Monitor: AOC e2251Swdn 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg) Total: $743.47 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 21:31 EST-0500) ckmu : PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-H101-22FK-RA 30.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($12.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX US) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg) Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($125.99 @ Amazon) Total: $735.86 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 22:02 EST-0500) If i will go with the i5-4570 processor, what will you suggest?
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,614 1,778 159,590 Nov 16, 2013 #9 You will need to extend your budget. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US) CPU Cooler: Xigmatek LOKI SD963 52.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg) Monitor: AOC e2251Swdn 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg) Total: $907.47 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 22:10 EST-0500) Upvote 0 Downvote
You will need to extend your budget. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US) CPU Cooler: Xigmatek LOKI SD963 52.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter) Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg) Monitor: AOC e2251Swdn 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg) Total: $907.47 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 22:10 EST-0500)
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,614 1,778 159,590 Nov 16, 2013 #10 Non overclocking setup. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($212.99 @ NCIX US) CPU Cooler: Xigmatek LOKI SD963 52.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: ASRock H87 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($102.86 @ Newegg) Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg) Monitor: AOC e2251Swdn 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg) Total: $877.34 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 22:13 EST-0500) Upvote 0 Downvote
Non overclocking setup. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($212.99 @ NCIX US) CPU Cooler: Xigmatek LOKI SD963 52.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: ASRock H87 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($102.86 @ Newegg) Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg) Monitor: AOC e2251Swdn 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg) Total: $877.34 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 22:13 EST-0500)
J jhong200 Honorable Nov 16, 2013 53 0 10,630 Nov 16, 2013 #11 Non overclocking setup. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($212.99 @ NCIX US) CPU Cooler: Xigmatek LOKI SD963 52.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: ASRock H87 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($102.86 @ Newegg) Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg) Monitor: AOC e2251Swdn 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg) Total: $877.34 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 22:13 EST-0500) Yah i'm not goin to overclock. But if i5-4570? Upvote 0 Downvote
Non overclocking setup. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($212.99 @ NCIX US) CPU Cooler: Xigmatek LOKI SD963 52.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: ASRock H87 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($102.86 @ Newegg) Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg) Monitor: AOC e2251Swdn 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg) Total: $877.34 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 22:13 EST-0500) Yah i'm not goin to overclock. But if i5-4570?
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,614 1,778 159,590 Nov 16, 2013 #12 Yes the 4570 is a nice CPU. Upvote 0 Downvote
J jhong200 Honorable Nov 16, 2013 53 0 10,630 Nov 16, 2013 #13 Is this a good choice? CPU; Intel Core i5-4570 HSF; DeepCool Gammaxx S40 MB; Gigabyte GA-B85M-HD3 RAM; Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB 2x4GB DDR3 1866 CL9 HDD; Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive VGA; Sapphire HD 7790 1gb GDDR5 128bit PSU; FSP Raider 550watts 80Plus SILVER ATX; Cougar Spike Mini Gaming Case ODD; ANY DVDRW MON; Any 21",22" or 23" Upvote 0 Downvote
Is this a good choice? CPU; Intel Core i5-4570 HSF; DeepCool Gammaxx S40 MB; Gigabyte GA-B85M-HD3 RAM; Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB 2x4GB DDR3 1866 CL9 HDD; Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive VGA; Sapphire HD 7790 1gb GDDR5 128bit PSU; FSP Raider 550watts 80Plus SILVER ATX; Cougar Spike Mini Gaming Case ODD; ANY DVDRW MON; Any 21",22" or 23"