I realize this is an odd setup, but the NAS drives are for RAID 1 photo / video storage. I also want to be able to play some of the newer games coming out, although it doesn't have to be on highest settings.
I went with the micro ATX to try and save some money. I have no desire to mess with over clocking. That's why I went with the h87 and i5-4570.
1) Are these parts compatible?
2) Any suggestions on how to save money without losing performance (I'm within budget, but would love to not spend this much)?
3) Any parts I have listed here that are not good quality or should be avoided?
Thanks!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H87M-Plus/CSM Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($129.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($129.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($137.98 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1282.13
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-11 01:20 EST-0500)
I went with the micro ATX to try and save some money. I have no desire to mess with over clocking. That's why I went with the h87 and i5-4570.
1) Are these parts compatible?
2) Any suggestions on how to save money without losing performance (I'm within budget, but would love to not spend this much)?
3) Any parts I have listed here that are not good quality or should be avoided?
Thanks!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H87M-Plus/CSM Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($129.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($129.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($137.98 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1282.13
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-11 01:20 EST-0500)
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