Need help on first build

rudo2mas · Mar 1, 2014

These are the current parts I've thought of going with excluding the graphics card because I am saving up for a GTX 780.
So excluding the graphics card my budget is around $500.

Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4 GHz Quad-Core

CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600

ASRock Z77 Pro4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

These are parts I have in mind. I need help on a power supply and your thoughts on what I've picked out.
Thanks!

Bad_Kitty13 · Mar 1, 2014

do you already have an operating system and do you need an optical drive for loading windows and drivers?

rudo2mas · Mar 1, 2014

Bad_Kitty13 :

I do have an OS and I have a cheap optical drive. Sorry for not mentioning that

Bad_Kitty13 · Mar 1, 2014

is there a reason for the ivy 3570k and not 4670k? and will you be overclocking?

nashdes001 · Mar 1, 2014

650w considering gtx 780

Bad_Kitty13 · Mar 1, 2014

also do you have a hard drive and a case?

rudo2mas · Mar 1, 2014

Bad_Kitty13 :

I will not be overclocking and idk. Is there a big difference between the 3570k and 4670k? Does the 4670k cost a little more?

rudo2mas · Mar 1, 2014

Yes I have a case and I do have a hard drive but its a measly 480gb and I would want another one about 1TB.

Bad_Kitty13 · Mar 1, 2014

the 4670k is 230 and the 3570k is 210 but you will also need ram, mobo, psu, case, hdd. if you are not overclocking then the non k cpu is cheaper, and if you dont plan on sli then the h87 mobo are cheaper as well

rudo2mas · Mar 1, 2014

I'm also thinking about getting the hyper evo 212 heatsink

Tcoom16 · Mar 1, 2014

This should do fine. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/32252

rudo2mas · Mar 1, 2014

Tcoom16 :

I'll go with the ram and HDD and PSU you picked out. I should have also mentioned I have discount on the Intel CPU I am planning on getting which is why I picked that out. So I would need a motherboard that supports it.

Bad_Kitty13 · Mar 1, 2014

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3224b
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3224b/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3224b/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.94 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.19 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $550.34
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-01 01:43 EST-0500)

went over but its everything you need for 550

Tcoom16 · Mar 1, 2014

Ok I'll edit it hold up

Bad_Kitty13 · Mar 1, 2014

here is a list of the tiered power supply and which ones fall into which categories

http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

Tcoom16 · Mar 1, 2014

Actually go with bad kitty's build

Bad_Kitty13 · Mar 1, 2014

you should also be looking for ddr3 memory with a cas latency (cl) of 8 and a speed of 1600 and the set must be dual channel ie (2x2gbs, 2x4gbs) and the voltage cannot exceed 1.5 voltage as the memory controller is only rated for 1.575v

rudo2mas · Mar 1, 2014

how is this?
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/rudo2mas/saved/3UJW

rudo2mas · Mar 1, 2014

still not sure on the motherboard, I don't think the one your picked out supports the heatsink

Bad_Kitty13 · Mar 1, 2014

the 212 htper evo is compatible with almost anything and yes it works with the 1155 socket i chose this motherboard because it is really well recieved and supports sli just in case you want to add another 780 later down the road and i changed the power supply because the xfx core edition is actually one of the better ones you can get and it is cheaper

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/32309
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/32309/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/32309/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Apevia X-Plorer2 Black/Blue ATX Mid Tower Case ($62.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1130.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-01 02:27 EST-0500)

rudo2mas · Mar 1, 2014

Looks good

. One thing though, is Ncix a reliable site to buy from. I've actually never heard of them and is there a reason why they're components cost less then, lets say, newegg? I mean the same PSU is almost $100 more on newegg, lol.

Bad_Kitty13 · Mar 1, 2014

pcpartpicker only has reputable vendors on their site, i also did manage this as well

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3239r
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3239r/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3239r/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G55 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($127.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Apevia X-Plorer2 Black/Blue ATX Mid Tower Case ($62.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1138.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-01 02:37 EST-0500)

it has the new i5 and 1150 socket motherboard for 8 dollars more the only thing is you cant over clock and the 4670 is slightly better than the 3570

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