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DerpyDonut

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I am working on a $700 budget pc build and I decided to go with the
Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
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GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card.
The processor runs at about $220 and the gpu is about $120. I plan using it for %40 gaming and %60 workstation applications. I was talking to someone today and they said that this would bottleneck the system. Do you think this is true, what should I change? Thanks in advance for any replies, they are greatly appreciated.
 
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There wouldn't be a bottleneck, your CPU is fine and will be fine for a while. Could your GPU be better? Yes, it could be. But as you stated, most of your usage is going to be towards workstation apps.
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There wouldn't be a bottleneck, your CPU is fine and will be fine for a while. Could your GPU be better? Yes, it could be. But as you stated, most of your usage is going to be towards workstation apps.
 
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This CPU can support a better GPU but it doesn't mean you have to buy one.

It all depends on your budget and what do you expect from your gaming experience.

The $700 budget, is it for the whole PC including monitor and Operating System?
 
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DerpyDonut

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the $700 budget is for the pc and os but not the monitor keyboard ect. I was also thinking of getting a little lower i5 cpu since overclocking would cost another $80 or so.
 
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DerpyDonut

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Thanks for the advice! I wouldn't have found that sale without your comment, i'll probably get that processor.
 
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If you pick that processor, an ASRock Z87 Pro4 for $89.99 which Tom's used in their latest SBM, you might save enough to pick up something like a GTX 750 ti or a GTX 650 ti Boost.
 
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DerpyDonut

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I have started a build here
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/DerpyDonutPC/saved/4iya
if you want to edit it go ahead. If not, its cool :]
 
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I wasn't sure if your budget of $700 included what you already purchased or not, but I found an R9 270X for $179.99 which is a heck of a deal, hope it fits within your budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Pipeline HD 250GB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $23.00)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (Purchased For $70.00)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $762.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-07 20:46 EDT-0400)
 
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DerpyDonut

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Thanks for the effort of making the build, unfortunatly my budget is $700 with the already purchased parts but I'm sure I'll find some compromises in the parts
 
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DerpyDonut

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Just a quick question, do you thiink I could get by with a cheaper motherboard or should I keep the one you chose?
 
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Here I dropped it down to an R7 260X that fits within your budget. It will be faster than a 650ti but not as fast as a 750ti, kind of a middle ground.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Pipeline HD 250GB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $23.00)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (Purchased For $70.00)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $702.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-07 20:59 EDT-0400)
 
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DerpyDonut

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Thanks for the build, I'll tweak it a little to fit my needs and I'll have myself an awesome pc!
 
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Well since you'll be getting an 4670k which is unlocked for overclocking, it only makes sense that you get a Z87 board meant for overclocking. Even if you don't want to overclock now, you may want to try your hand at it in a few months once you read up on how and feel more comfortable doing it. So it makes sense to get the board now and not have to worry about buying another board down the road.

The Z87 Pro4 is as cheap as you'll get on a Z87 board that will be of sufficient quality for overclocking duties. You can drop down to something like the Pro3 from ASRock or MSI G43 and save yourself $5-$7 but I trust the Pro4 because the staff at Tom's used it for their System Builder Marathon and was approved by them.
 
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Tweak all you want my friend! Glad to be of help, enjoy your pc!

 
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