~$1500 Build, Almost Ready to Order

[hopz]

Hey guys, I have been working on this build for quite some time now and researching it a lot. I think I have basically finalized my build. But am still open to suggestions/comparability issues. I am also looking for any parts you can find cheaper then what I have. I've mainly looked at newegg, amazon, microcenter.

Approximate Purchase Date: Would like to start ordering as soon as possible. Need to have all the parts by the 18th

Budget Range: ~$1500

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Engineering/programming software, Android emulators, internet surfing, ect

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg, or whatever is cheapest

Country: USA

Parts Preferences: NVIDA/Intel

Overclocking: Yes (4-4.2Ghz)

SLI or Crossfire: maybe in the future

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: I would like it to be as quiet as possible, but still cool and efficient, basically like everyone.

-ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 - $135
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

-i5- 3570K - $190
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388577

-Gigabyte GTX 670 - $400
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125423

-Corsair Carbide Series 500R - $116
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-Series-Gaming-CC-9011012-WW/dp/B005E983JW

-Seagate Barracuda ST3000DM001 3TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" - $170
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148844

-Crucial M4 CT256M4SSD2 2.5" 256GB - $200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148443

-CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB - $98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233198

-Asus DvD burner - $19
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

-TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 Wireless N Dual Band Adapter - $45
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704133

-Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler - $35
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

-CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 - $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021

*possible combo (but the PSU is different not sure which PSU would be better)
COMBO PSU + HDD - $250
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.937424

Total With Combo: $1488

*Here is my build on NewEgg
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=19187772

Thanks for all the advice in advance!

 

[azeem40]

Get the V2 of the TX750 and it will be better than the PC Power and Cooling one. Everything else is rock solid! Don't let anyone turn you away from 256GB SSD.

 

[manofchalk]

Since you have $12 to spare, why not another 120mm fan to go on the other side of the EVO? Might as well have two fans going at medium pace than one at full. The mobo has two CPU fan headers so no problem there.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103060

Your GPU is out of stock, just to let you know. Its also at stock speeds, may want to bump them up.

Cant think of anything else, pretty damn good rig.

 

[boulbox]

get ASrock extreme4 at microcenter for $89.99
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0387554

if it is out(since it is a very popular buy due to its price and performance) get this one
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0387556

RAM: http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0347306

get these for $36.99, if you need more buy 2 of them

 

[g-unit1111]

Get the V2 of the TX750 and it will be better than the PC Power and Cooling one. Everything else is rock solid! Don't let anyone turn you away from 256GB SSD.

I personally think that storage solution is a bit overkill but that's just me. Otherwise everything else looks good.

 

[hopz]

Since you have $12 to spare, why not another 120mm fan to go on the other side of the EVO? Might as well have two fans going at medium pace than one at full. The mobo has two CPU fan headers so no problem there.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103060

Do you think the extra fan would be needed? or just overkill? or would help it stay a little quieter?

 

[azeem40]

Boulbox is right. Get the Extreme4 at MC for $50 off. Use the $50 on maybe more storage? Or if you want even cooler temps, upgrade the CPU Cooler to a Scythe Mugen.

 

[hopz]

get ASrock extreme4 at microcenter for $89.99
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0387554

It shows the Asrock etreme4 for $139.99 to me, not $89.99. Which would save me $50, that would be really nice lol

 

[azeem40]

Weird, I got my discount for the Extreme4.

 

[hopz]

When you click on that link?

 

[manofchalk]

Do you think the extra fan would be needed? or just overkill? or would help it stay a little quieter?

The fan I linked to is listed at 19 Decibels, which is essentially silent. And with two fans they wont need to work as hard so the RPM wont go up too high, I suppose better cooling as well since two fans vs one. If its too loud or something just don't use it, its only $10.

 

[hopz]

i heard there was a really good combo for the i5 3570K and the Extreme4 on microcenter, but I can't seem to find it. Maybe thats how you get it for $90?

 

[azeem40]

That is for any Z77 board purchased with an i5 3570k. It must have expired.

Also, a better cooler is better to get than push pull as that will help temps out a lot more.

 

[boulbox]

i heard there was a really good combo for the i5 3570K and the Extreme4 on microcenter, but I can't seem to find it. Maybe thats how you get it for $90?

look on top of the original price

it says
"$89.99 if purchased with the i5 3570K processor"

 

[Why_Me]

That microcenter is a walk in only deal

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0387554 $89.99 if purchased with the i5 3570K processor
ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Z77 ATX Intel Motherboard

 

[hopz]

Thanks, thats exactly what I was looking for. I don't think I can find a better deal for those.

Do you have any other suggestions for parts/changes or any better deals?

 

[hopz]

I just ordered the CPU/MOBO from microcenter. So just need to group up the rest to save some money I think. Any suggestions on whats best to group? Or just whatever you can really?

 

[azeem40]

HDD+DVD Burner is good to combo.

 

[hopz]

Hmm.. just looked for HDD+DVD Burner, but didn't see any of the combo's with my HDD.

 

[azeem40]

I can look for you.
NVM, you're right.

 

[hopz]

Case + RAM for $213 was the only decent combo I could find so far.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.961829

 

[Why_Me]

Case + RAM for $213 was the only decent combo I could find so far.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.961829

http://www.amazon.com/PC-Components-Computer-Add-Ons-Computers/b/ref=sa_menu_components9?ie=UTF8&node=193870011 <--- Since those combo's went away at the end of the month, use amazon to see if you can get a better deal.

http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST3000DM001/dp/B005T3GRLY/ref=sr_1_1?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1338600918&sr=1-1 $157.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Seagate Barracuda 7200 3 TB 7200RPM SATA 6 Gb/s NCQ 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive ST3000DM001

http://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-Enthusiast-BRONZE-Certified-Performance/dp/B004MYFODI/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1338601039&sr=1-4 $106.98 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W ATX 12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply - CMPSU-750TXV2

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231545 $94.99 FREE SHIPPING
G.SKILL Ares Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C9Q-16GAO

 

[hopz]

Oh nice thanks.

 

[hopz]

If the Gigabyte GTX 670 Windforce doesn't come back in stock in time, would you suggest the OC EVGA as the next best option?

 

[hopz]

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