Final check before ordering

[Th3 Host]

Approximate Purchase Date: middle of July

Budget Range: $1200-$1500

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming and web surfing

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Country: USA

Parts Preferences: none

Overclocking: yes

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Monitor Resolution: 1900x1200

Additional Comments: I would like it to be somewhat quiet, but thats not really a priority.

 

[ddan49]

MIDDLE OF JULY?! That's a pretty long way away in the tech world!

Anyway, here's what I'd suggest (keep in mind w/out monitor/OS):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Hard Drive: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($132.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card ($539.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling 950W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1463.88
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)

Now, there's enough power in that to power 3 680s... you can go with their 750W edition if you want. Now here's some other stuff to consider:

1) Switching the CPU to an IB i5-3570k
2) Switching the PSU to a 750W version
3) Switching the case to a Fractal R3, but keep in mind that that's for quiet... so it might get a little stuffy. If you want it to be quiet but not THAT quiet (so... a little quieter) you can look at the Corsair 550D or the Antec P280.

For some more quiet, you can look at getting some Noctua fans (140mm) for cooling. However, those are expensive. I'm personally looking at some Cougar "silent" fans.

 

[Th3 Host]

Thanks for the advice

 

[rwayne]

Ok, here is what I got. I used some combo deals and free shipping offers.

Motherboard & PC Case Combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.963799
Corsair R500 White Case $139.99
ASROCK Z77 Motherboard $134.99
Minus $30 Combo
Minus $15 Rebate on the case
$45 in savings
Upfront cost $244.98

Power Supply & Ram Combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.956958
Corsair GS800 PSU $124.99
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) $54.99 (+15% off w/ promo code EMCNDJH24, ends 6/18)
Minus $15 instant Rebate
Minus $15 combo discount
Combo Price $164.98
Minus $10 rebate on the PSU

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504
Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz
$219 Free shipping

CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
Cooler Master Evo
$34.99

GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150609
XFX Double D HD7870 2GB Video Card
$269.99
+ Free Dirt 3 Game Coupon
+ Free Dirt Show Down Game Coupon

Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533
Western Digital 1TB Hard Drive
$119 + Free Shipping

SSD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233268
Corsair 240GB Solid State Drive
$229.99 + Free shipping

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 64bit OEM
$99.99

Total upfront cost:$1384.90 + $12.90 (estimated Shipping to the east coast via UPS 3 day delivery)
Minus $55 in rebates
End Cost $1342.80

Logic: I originally looked at the Nvidia GTX 470 however stock is slim (maybe better in July) so I went with the next best 'bang for your buck which is the HD7850. I got an 800 Watt PSU so a second one could be purchased for Crossfire. If you dropped the solid state drive or went to a 120GB one you would be able to purchase a 2nd HD 7850 and stay within your budget.

Two 7850s in crossfire would be a beast of a gaming rig.

I picked the XFX Double D model because the cooler keeps the thermals down and is very quiet.

The Evo CPU cooler will help keep the noise down too.

 

[geofelt]

Thanks for the advice

I am not seeing the parts list you want checked.
What will be the primary use for this PC?

 

[Th3 Host]

I am not seeing the parts list you want checked.
What will be the primary use for this PC?

Gaming and web surfing

 

[Th3 Host]

Ok, here is what I got. I used some combo deals and free shipping offers.

Motherboard & PC Case Combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.963799
Corsair R500 White Case $139.99
ASROCK Z77 Motherboard $134.99
Minus $30 Combo
Minus $15 Rebate on the case
$45 in savings
Upfront cost $244.98

Power Supply & Ram Combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.956958
Corsair GS800 PSU $124.99
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) $54.99 (+15% off w/ promo code EMCNDJH24, ends 6/18)
Minus $15 instant Rebate
Minus $15 combo discount
Combo Price $164.98
Minus $10 rebate on the PSU

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504
Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz
$219 Free shipping

CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
Cooler Master Evo
$34.99

GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150609
XFX Double D HD7870 2GB Video Card
$269.99
+ Free Dirt 3 Game Coupon
+ Free Dirt Show Down Game Coupon

Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533
Western Digital 1TB Hard Drive
$119 + Free Shipping

SSD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233268
Corsair 240GB Solid State Drive
$229.99 + Free shipping

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 64bit OEM
$99.99

Total upfront cost:$1384.90 + $12.90 (estimated Shipping to the east coast via UPS 3 day delivery)
Minus $55 in rebates
End Cost $1342.80

Logic: I originally looked at the Nvidia GTX 470 however stock is slim (maybe better in July) so I went with the next best 'bang for your buck which is the HD7850. I got an 800 Watt PSU so a second one could be purchased for Crossfire. If you dropped the solid state drive or went to a 120GB one you would be able to purchase a 2nd HD 7850 and stay within your budget.

Two 7850s in crossfire would be a beast of a gaming rig.

I picked the XFX Double D model because the cooler keeps the thermals down and is very quiet.

The Evo CPU cooler will help keep the noise down too.

Thanks for the advice

 

[vrumor]

Final check with a month to go before you even purchase? Check back then.

 

[Why_Me]

@ the OP. You mentioned quiet and this case comes with a built in multi channel fan controller along with 200mm fan. Larger fan means lower RPM, more air and = quiet.


http://www.anandtech.com/show/5818/nvidia-geforce-gtx-670-review-feat-evga <---- review w/benchmarks of that EVGA GTX 670

http://www.corsair.com/pc-cases/carbide-series-pc-case/carbide-series-500r-mid-tower-case.html <----- another look at that case

http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/asrock_z77_extreme4_review,1.html <----- review of that board with benchmarks

http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z77%20Extreme4/ <----- another look at that board along with a link to the latest bios



http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.963799 $244.98 save: $30.00 - $15.00 Mail In Rebates FREE SHIPPING
Corsair Carbide Series 500R White Steel structure with molded ABS plastic accent pieces ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.956955 $149.98 save: $15.00 - $10.00 Mail In Rebates FREE SHIPPING
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M2A1600C9B

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504 $219.99 FREE SHIPPING
Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099 $34.99 FREE SHIPPING
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO RR-212E-20PK-R2 Continuous Direct Contact 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler Compatible with latest Intel 2011/1366/1155 and AMD FM1/AM3+

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118067 $17.99 FREE SHIPPING
Sony Optiarc 24X DVD Burner, Bulk Package 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model AD-7280S-0B - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840 $99.99 FREE SHIPPING
Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211588 $99.99 FREE SHIPPING
ADATA S510 Series AS510S3-120GM-O 2.5" 120GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130782 $399.99 FREE SHIPPING
EVGA 02G-P4-2670-KR GeForce GTX 670 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986 $99.99 FREE SHIPPING
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM

http://www.amazon.com/VS228H-P-21-5-Inch-Full-HD-Monitor-Black/dp/B005BZNDOO/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1339997118&sr=1-1&keywords=asus+21.5+led+monitor $129.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
ASUS VS228H-P 21.5-Inch Full-HD LED Monitor (Black) | LED Backlit with 50,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio; Full 1080P with HDMI

Total: $1,497.88 *not including shipping & rebates

 

[ddan49]

^ +1

Prices will be different, and possibly some new ones might be introduced