- Nov 9, 2012
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Hi everyone. I was looking for parts to start my first-ever build when I saw a bundle deal on Micro Center (http://) for a Core i5-3570k w/ a decent-looking motherboard for ~$200. I'd like to know if the other parts are right to accommodate this combo, or just general advice/ improvements.
Purpose: Programming in Ubuntu, games (will add a graphics card when I can afford it)
Budget: ~$400
Overclocking: No (I realize that this CPU is meant for OCing, but I really don't need to and the price beats the locked versions.)
Monitor Res: 1080p
OS: Ubuntu 12.04
Purchase Date: This weekend
Part List (minus CPU + Motherboard):
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/29L3a
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/29L3a/by_merchant/
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 400W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $172.96
I really don't need this kind of power now, but I feel like the price is just too good, and it's my dream CPU. I greatly appreciate any input from those more knowledgeable than I.
Purpose: Programming in Ubuntu, games (will add a graphics card when I can afford it)
Budget: ~$400
Overclocking: No (I realize that this CPU is meant for OCing, but I really don't need to and the price beats the locked versions.)
Monitor Res: 1080p
OS: Ubuntu 12.04
Purchase Date: This weekend
Part List (minus CPU + Motherboard):
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/29L3a
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/29L3a/by_merchant/
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 400W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $172.96
I really don't need this kind of power now, but I feel like the price is just too good, and it's my dream CPU. I greatly appreciate any input from those more knowledgeable than I.
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