Advice for First PC Custom Build

Scott R · Feb 15, 2014

Here is my part list for my first custom build. I plan to do some mid level gaming and movie streaming in HD. I plan to start with one monitor but may eventually move to two in the future. I don't plan to OC either. I'm trying to keep the build under $700 so if anyone has any suggestions for getting more bang for my buck that'd be great. Also I'm trying to stay with Intel.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/scottyrich24/saved/3JqH

stickmansam · Feb 15, 2014

Went for a B85 board (your z87 is not needed since no OC, and no SLI on it)
You can get the Gaming baord from Gigabyte if you want, same price

4570 instead of 4670
cheaper 660
cheaper hard drive

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2TwBx

This build has a faster GPU from AMD
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2TwES

This is a bit overbudget but gets you an 760 (there are also EVGA and MSI custom choices at the same price point)
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2TwIS

smorizio · Feb 15, 2014

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Txjz
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Txjz/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Txjz/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus H87M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($97.55 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Xion XON-985-BK ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: NZXT HALE82-N 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $493.48
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-15 04:52 EST-0500)

smorizio · Feb 15, 2014

if you can wait on the gpu and use an older one from ebay or use the onboard gpu. nvidia is dropping latter this year there newer 800 gpu per news leaks that are on google.

stickmansam · Feb 15, 2014

^ The Microcenter for the 4570 is in store only
The HDD is the older gen one (has 32mb cache instead of 64mb)

I admit I should have priced in a 500-600W psu, my mistake but 750w is overkill for a single gpu

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