I'm a new member but long time reader. I've actually built my first gaming system based on one of the sticky's here. My current build is bulky and a hassle to take in and out of its location for game nights (going to friends place for game nights). This would be a secondary gaming rig so i'd like to keep cost down a bit. I also what this rig for portability, it would also be used as a htpc when not used for gaming. I made a build list on pcpartpicker and would like some advice on this build. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
My current system is an i5-3570k with gtx 780. Previously an i5-2300 with gtx460 (gave this pc away when I built the i5-3570k).
Games I will typically play on this build: tera, raiderz, c9, rust, orion: dino horde, hawken. Would like to play at mid to high graphics settings if possible.
Approximate Purchase Date: May 2014
Budget Range: 500-700 after shipping and tax. (without os). Less would be better.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, movies, web surfing
Are you buying a monitor: No
Do you need to buy OS: No (I'm currently using windows 7 and haven't decided if I want to switch over to windows 8 for this build)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, ncix.com, amazon.com, frys (local)
Location: Sacramento Ca
Parts Preferences: by brand or type (e.g.: I would like to upgrade to Intel CPU)
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Yes
Your Monitor Resolution: 1080p 120hz
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/37YlL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/37YlL/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/37YlL/benchmarks/
CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9a 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.34 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WIFI Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard ($108.46 @ Mwave)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 250 1GB Video Card ($89.24 @ Amazon)
Case: Inwin BP655.300TB3L Mini ITX Tower Case w/200W Power Supply ($54.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified TFX Power Supply ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS29 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($54.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $740.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-11 11:47 EDT-0400)
My current system is an i5-3570k with gtx 780. Previously an i5-2300 with gtx460 (gave this pc away when I built the i5-3570k).
Games I will typically play on this build: tera, raiderz, c9, rust, orion: dino horde, hawken. Would like to play at mid to high graphics settings if possible.
Approximate Purchase Date: May 2014
Budget Range: 500-700 after shipping and tax. (without os). Less would be better.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, movies, web surfing
Are you buying a monitor: No
Do you need to buy OS: No (I'm currently using windows 7 and haven't decided if I want to switch over to windows 8 for this build)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, ncix.com, amazon.com, frys (local)
Location: Sacramento Ca
Parts Preferences: by brand or type (e.g.: I would like to upgrade to Intel CPU)
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Yes
Your Monitor Resolution: 1080p 120hz
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/37YlL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/37YlL/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/37YlL/benchmarks/
CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9a 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.34 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WIFI Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard ($108.46 @ Mwave)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 250 1GB Video Card ($89.24 @ Amazon)
Case: Inwin BP655.300TB3L Mini ITX Tower Case w/200W Power Supply ($54.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified TFX Power Supply ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS29 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($54.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $740.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-11 11:47 EDT-0400)
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