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March 1, 2014 8:29:02 PM

Ok so I want to start doing my build but im waiting 1 month before I grab the gpu because of school. But I want to start putting it together and getting it ready with games and software and stuf.

What I have is all the peripherials and an os and a hard drive.

What I need is the best possible build excluding the stuff I got for a max of 700 to 750 dollars. My use is gaming and im hoping to slap on a 770 after school.

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March 1, 2014 8:33:30 PM
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March 1, 2014 8:54:14 PM

^Yup. Nice build.

If you don't want to OC, get the cheapest Haswell i5 and an H87 board, and drop the cooler.
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March 1, 2014 9:32:38 PM

Ahmadjon said:
Look for this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/32zsq


I really like this build. But I'd get a Asus Z87-A instead and 2133 CAS 10 RAM. Why? It's $4 less and faster. Jumping from 1600 to 2133 is not needed but nice, only tradeoff is CAS 9 to CAS 10. It's worth it.
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March 1, 2014 9:34:50 PM

envy14tpe said:
Ahmadjon said:
Look for this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/32zsq


I really like this build. But I'd get a Asus Z87-A instead and 2133 CAS 10 RAM. Why? It's $4 less and faster. Jumping from 1600 to 2133 is not needed but nice, only tradeoff is CAS 9 to CAS 10. It's worth it.


But i provided 1600Mhz RAM! and no need on fast RAM he won't notice the difference!
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March 1, 2014 9:40:57 PM

Oh, if it's $4 cheaper then definitely. However, I can't find any DDR3-2133 RAM in that price range. Unless it's 1.65V, which voids your warranty and shortens the life of the IMC.

I just assumed that as the RAM was about the right price there probably wasn't anything significantly better.

I'm not a major fan of the Fatal1ty stuff, but at least it's not ridiculously priced.

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March 1, 2014 9:42:46 PM

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Oh, if it's $4 cheaper then definitely. However, I can't find any DDR3-2133 RAM in that price range. Unless it's 1.65V, which voids your warranty and shortens the life of the IMC.

I just assumed that as the RAM was about the right price there probably wasn't anything significantly better.

I'm not a major fan of the Fatal1ty stuff, but at least it's not ridiculously priced.



+1 Finally somebody understood me!
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March 1, 2014 9:45:03 PM

Not really. If there was 2133 CL10 1.5V and 1600 CL9 1.5V at the same price, I'd definitely get the 2133. The difference is that it's at 1.65V, which is a big no-no for Intel chips.
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March 1, 2014 9:46:15 PM

Someone Somewhere said:
Not really. If there was 2133 CL10 1.5V and 1600 CL9 1.5V at the same price, I'd definitely get the 2133. The difference is that it's at 1.65V, which is a big no-no for Intel chips.


Yeah i meant the same thing
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March 1, 2014 9:55:55 PM

OK. It felt more like you were saying that because the difference was minmal, there was no point in faster RAM even if it was the same price.
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March 2, 2014 12:11:26 AM

I forgot to link the RAM before. I added it to the build. I really like this build cuz you'll overclock the CPU easily and have good case cooling. I have the 300R and highly recommend it for the price.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.96 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $714.89
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March 2, 2014 12:18:44 AM

Again, no to the RAM. Anything above 1.5V voids the warranty on your CPU, and is damaging to the IMC.
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March 2, 2014 1:20:01 AM

Alternative build I like to call "No OC, No Problem"

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.30 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($82.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $698.22
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-02 04:17 EST-0500)

Faster CPU at stock than 4670K.

Simpler board because you won't be OCing can run a single GTX 770 fine though

Quality 120GB SSD plus standard 1TB HDD

Very good quality PSU, plenty big enough for single 770+Xeon 1230 V3, can go for a bigger one though if you plan to upgrade for similar money but it'll be bronze rated not gold(not that big of a problem just i always get the PSU last and this was my spare money worth)

Case is a solid and reliable one.

RAM is 1.5V as required as well.
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March 2, 2014 1:46:02 AM

Like it, but the OP already has an HDD.

I'd normally consider gold to be a waste of money over a good bronze.
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March 2, 2014 2:06:41 AM

Me too on the gold/bronze just the unit i WANTED to use(this XFX) didn't appear in the list before.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.30 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $605.24
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-02 05:01 EST-0500)

I'm not sure what the OP wants to do with the spare money in the budget now but I guess there's a couple of options:

Bigger SSD
Upgrade MOBO > to Z87 so the OP can run SLI in the future BUT that'd require a bigger PSU.
PSU > Go for a modular model
Upgrade CD > To a blu-ray drive.

Alternatively, just save it.

Basically all of these options just depend on what the the OP wants.
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March 2, 2014 2:22:40 AM

Now that's a nice build.

Set the money aside for a bigger GPU budget when s/he buys it in ~1 month.
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March 2, 2014 2:26:07 AM

True, the only issue is that the PC won't be useable in the meantime until the 770 is bought.

If it's a desperately needed PC then this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

it's a $10 gpu after rebates, what's the worst that can happen.
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March 2, 2014 4:15:50 AM

I would not recommend a 550W PSU for a 770. 650W is a very safe wattage. Also, OP might buy a 280x (if annoying Bitcoiners finally give up).
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March 2, 2014 4:29:12 AM

550W is fine for an Intel chip and a 280X or 770 - it's if you dump an 8350 or something that you might have issues.

You'd be OK even OCed on a 4670K, and absolutely fine with a Xeon E3.
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