Leonell12 said:
ok i really wouldnt recommend going for a micro-atx build unless you're bound by some sort of space limitation issues. For the same price, full sized atx boards provide alot more features, even if you only need one or two pci-e slots...so here is what i came up with...what i changed and why
1) getting closed-loop liquid coolers really isnt all that beneficial for the premium you have to pay, i would rather recommend going for a air cooler now and then getting a custom look when you have the money, getting closed-loop coolers is a waste of money unless you really go for the high-end h100i units, but even then a custom loop provides far better cooling for the price
2)the motherboard, as i explained is full-atx yet provides more for the same price, if you still really want a micro-atx build for some reason, then say so i'll post again with some changes
3)faster ram for cheaper
4)when getting windows 8/8.1 boot times are only 0.9 seconds slower with a hybrid when compared to a ssd
5) faster gpu
6)nice case for the price, although i'll keep looking for more, better, cheaper options
PCPartPicker part list /
Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($218.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($77.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($304.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Grey ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1099.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
EDIT: better power supply btw
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr5... , only 550w but that is all you need to power this build
I like everything about that except the ram.
Intel CPUs kinda don't like ram voltages over 1.5.
And there isn't much difference in performance between 2133 and 1866 anyways. In real world applications, mainly being gaming.
I will say however, that liquid coolers run pretty quietly, while providing EVER so slightly better cooling than a fan cooler.
At least my Seidon 120m does.