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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (Purchased For $49.99)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($139.99)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $901.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-13 13:34 EST-0500)
CPU - Going to use this rig for gaming for the next two or more years. I went with 4670k just for gaming.
Cooler - Got a nice cooler because i will be overclocking.
MOBO - Just love the hero! Even though i can save $30 dollars by getting the z87-pro, I don't need the wifi and I'd prefer better sound.
RAM - purchased already.
Storage - WD 1TB 7200 blue should be sufficient. Also planned on getting a samsung SDD EVO 120gb for $90 but i would rather use that money else where and buy a 250gb in the future.
GPU - went with the 7870 ghz because of its price and i am currently using 720p. I believe if i got a GTX 760 or a 280x my monitor would bottleneck the gpu.
PSU - cheap, microcenter... 750w is plenty.
Case - what can i say? other than it looks great.
Monitor - 720p, i do plan on changing to 1080p or 1440p.. whatever is at a great price in the future..
This build is about $900 and i won't be needing any peripherals and i already have windows. Should i get a different power supply?
1- My first question is how is build overall?
2- How good is the sound on the Hero?
3- So I've heard the CX 750m is perfect for my build and its going on sale at microcenter for $60 after rebate. But the CX 750m is tier 3 and has somewhat poor build quality. I have an estimate of 373 watt currently. I do plan on overclocking the 4670k and i will either purchase another 7870 or a 280x later in the future. Should i purchase this tier 3 psu? My budget for a power supply is $60-90 max preferably.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (Purchased For $49.99)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($139.99)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $901.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-13 13:34 EST-0500)
CPU - Going to use this rig for gaming for the next two or more years. I went with 4670k just for gaming.
Cooler - Got a nice cooler because i will be overclocking.
MOBO - Just love the hero! Even though i can save $30 dollars by getting the z87-pro, I don't need the wifi and I'd prefer better sound.
RAM - purchased already.
Storage - WD 1TB 7200 blue should be sufficient. Also planned on getting a samsung SDD EVO 120gb for $90 but i would rather use that money else where and buy a 250gb in the future.
GPU - went with the 7870 ghz because of its price and i am currently using 720p. I believe if i got a GTX 760 or a 280x my monitor would bottleneck the gpu.
PSU - cheap, microcenter... 750w is plenty.
Case - what can i say? other than it looks great.
Monitor - 720p, i do plan on changing to 1080p or 1440p.. whatever is at a great price in the future..
This build is about $900 and i won't be needing any peripherals and i already have windows. Should i get a different power supply?
1- My first question is how is build overall?
2- How good is the sound on the Hero?
3- So I've heard the CX 750m is perfect for my build and its going on sale at microcenter for $60 after rebate. But the CX 750m is tier 3 and has somewhat poor build quality. I have an estimate of 373 watt currently. I do plan on overclocking the 4670k and i will either purchase another 7870 or a 280x later in the future. Should i purchase this tier 3 psu? My budget for a power supply is $60-90 max preferably.
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