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rhuerta94 · Mar 17, 2014

Hey guys, so I finally built my pc, but I was wondering what do you think? Maybe I could replace some parts to improve performance( It's a gaming PC), for few more bucks. So what do you think ?

Here is my build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3aoeC

CTurbo · Mar 17, 2014

You already have the parts and/or have built it? I see several things I would change if you don't have the parts yet.

rhuerta94 · Mar 17, 2014

CTurbo :

I just have the list of components I will buy, so feel free to change whatever you think should be changed

CTurbo · Mar 17, 2014

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3bvxX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3bvxX/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3bvxX/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($327.36 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $852.27

For $21 more this is 100% better.

CTurbo · Mar 17, 2014

I would give up overclocking in a heartbeat in order to get a better video card. Overclocking costs about $100 extra. Even this build with a i5 4440 + GTX760 for $750 would be WAY better in gaming than the i5 4670k + GTX660.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3bvXG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3bvXG/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3bvXG/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $754.92

rhuerta94 · Mar 17, 2014

CTurbo :

I see this one attractive, but can you explain me what does this means, its appears on the pcpartpicker website

"Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory operating voltage of 1.65V exceeds the Intel Haswell CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum."

logainofhades · Mar 17, 2014

i7 performance for less.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.68 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $844.62
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-17 14:24 EDT-0400)

CTurbo · Mar 17, 2014

"Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory operating voltage of 1.65V exceeds the Intel Haswell CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum."

Sorry I didn't notice that. Swap it out with a 1.5v set. I was cost cutting. That Kingston set is just as good as the $80 Corsair set you had selected.

Yes that Xeon e3-1230v3 is awesome. I was going to use it, but I didn't want to change his case out. I figured he really liked that case, and I don't like choosing cases for other people as it is the most personal choice in a build.

logainofhades · Mar 17, 2014

I agree case is usually more personal decision. I just try to squeeze the most performance I can for the money without sacrificing quality. I would rather have a somewhat ugly case, that still performs well, and have better performing components inside than a fancy looking case with less performance. Cases can easily be swapped at a later date. I had an Antec 900, went to an HAF 922, then picked up a 932 advanced refurb cheap and sold the 922 to a friend. :lol:

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