Hello everyone.
You may have noticed some of my previous posts about this same build or others that I have been considering.
This is the build itself:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.96 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($73.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Microcenter)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($20.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($7.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master Megaflow 110.0 CFM 200mm Fan ($14.97 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1212.60
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-02 01:11 EST-0500)
I have already ordered several parts that can't be changed unless you absolutely recommend it, at which point I would return them.
So far, I have already ordered:
- Case
- GPU
- CPU
- HDD
- Optical Drive
- Monitor
The questions I have relating to the build are as follows:
1. Are all of the parts compatible, do they fit within the case, and will any of them limit one of the others?.
2. Is it worth returning my CPU and opting for a Haswell build, considering this is a gaming desktop?
3. Would this machine be capable of running current and future demanding games of the same caliber as Battlefield 4 and Crysis 3 on high or maximal settings?
4. Is this a relatively future-proof and expandable build?
5. Regarding the components that have yet to be ordered, should any changes be made?
6. How should I go about overclocking the components of this build? Which rates would you suggest? Should I wait a year or so before overclocking? (I'm a newbie)
7. Any other comments?
Thank you! Your input is valuable and I will surely post some pictures of this collaborative effort once it is complete. If you have any ideas for a name, it is more than welcome too. I'd also like to note that this build must keep to its theme of black/red.
You may have noticed some of my previous posts about this same build or others that I have been considering.
This is the build itself:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.96 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($73.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Microcenter)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($20.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($7.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master Megaflow 110.0 CFM 200mm Fan ($14.97 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1212.60
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-02 01:11 EST-0500)
I have already ordered several parts that can't be changed unless you absolutely recommend it, at which point I would return them.
So far, I have already ordered:
- Case
- GPU
- CPU
- HDD
- Optical Drive
- Monitor
The questions I have relating to the build are as follows:
1. Are all of the parts compatible, do they fit within the case, and will any of them limit one of the others?.
2. Is it worth returning my CPU and opting for a Haswell build, considering this is a gaming desktop?
3. Would this machine be capable of running current and future demanding games of the same caliber as Battlefield 4 and Crysis 3 on high or maximal settings?
4. Is this a relatively future-proof and expandable build?
5. Regarding the components that have yet to be ordered, should any changes be made?
6. How should I go about overclocking the components of this build? Which rates would you suggest? Should I wait a year or so before overclocking? (I'm a newbie)
7. Any other comments?
Thank you! Your input is valuable and I will surely post some pictures of this collaborative effort once it is complete. If you have any ideas for a name, it is more than welcome too. I'd also like to note that this build must keep to its theme of black/red.