Need Advice on custom pc

[Corlith]

I need to know if there will be a bottleneck on this build. Will be ordering soon as i know it will work together.
I will be using it for mostly Blizzard games (SC2, Diablo, and WoW) and League of Legends. Also watching movies etc .
Budget i have is 700-750 with the OS. Wanted it to be upgradeable down the line.


Parts i wont need :
I have a monitor, keyboard, Naga Razor mouse also have the Rosewill hive 750 psu and the Rosewill Blackhawk mid tower.


CPU: AMD FX-8120 Zambezi 3.1GHz Socket AM3+ 125W Eight-Core Desktop Processor FD8120FRGUBOX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103961

Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme4 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157266

HD: Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697

optic: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

Mem: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.970789

GPU: SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908



Thx!!!

 

[Patflute]

Get a Sandy or Ivy Bridge processor. Reason: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html

You get an i5 for $30 more. It will cost $60 for one that can overclock. Your choice.

If you're going with an i5 get a H77 for the non-overclockable ones and Z77 for the overclockable ones.

If a K is at the end of the processor it can be overclocked.

Your graphics card is a little weak, but you're not playing any hardcore games, as they're Blizzard game

If you really don't want to spend the extra money on the i5 get a i3-2120.

If you're getting a K processor make sure you get a CPU cooler (not including the one in the box) so you can overclock properly.

 

[MajorAdvantage]

If you want upgradeability, then go the route of LG 1155. It upgrades into ivy bridge if you choose to upgrade later.

CPU i3-2120 - $125 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=100006662&isNodeId=1&Description=i3+2120&x=0&y=0

Mobo $150 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128544

This also saves you $40 to spend on a better gpu

GPU - Choose one of these if you'd like.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500225
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150561
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500225

 

[Corlith]

Ok how is this now and if you can tell me if they will work well together along with the case above and psu this will be my first build.


CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I52500K
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

Mem: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

Both for 225.98

Mobo: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

HD: Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840

mobo and hd for 201.50

Mem: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144 48.99

GPU: SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card (100314-3L )
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948

both for 209.98

total 648.43 with tax and leaves me with room for the OS.

 

[azeem40]

No need for a Z77 board if you're not using an IB CPU. Get the HDD separately and then buy the ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3.

 

[aznshinobi]

Asrock Extreme3 Gen3 Z68 $120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271
Pretty much a solid build though.

 

[azeem40]

^ If he is not going to CF/SLI, he could also get the Pro3 Gen3.

 

[aznshinobi]

Well the Z77 Pro3 would be cheaper then.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157297&Tpk=Z77%20Pro3

 

[azeem40]

I never noticed they dropped the price. Then it is a good buy.

 

[Corlith]

not sure if i would CF/SLI basiclly was trying to get a good solid start build that wouldnt have to be upgraded quickly aside from GPU or ram. BUt it would be nice to have a board that left options open.

 

[azeem40]

Then get the Extreme3 Gen3 azn linked.

 

[Corlith]

Is there a big diff between the i5-2500k and the i5-3570k cause i can drop the 2500k combo with asus and add asus solo and the i5-3570k for 20$ more.

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=N82E16819116504

 

[aznshinobi]

Well either is up to you. I'd combo the i5 3570K with the Extreme4 Z77 though. Best budget board out.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.975453

 

[Corlith]

thaks i think i will go with that

 

[Corlith]

More Information

Ok how is this now and if you can tell me if they will work well together along with the case above and psu this will be my first build.


CPU: 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/Prod [...] 6819116504 230.oo

Mem: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827135204 17$



Mobo: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813157293

HD: Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822148840

mobo and hd for 201.50

Mem: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820233144 48.99

GPU: SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card (100314-3L )
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102948

both for 209.98

total 670 with tax and leaves me with room for the OS.

 

[aznshinobi]

looks good.

 

[azeem40]

Good build!

 

[Corlith]

thx for all help!!!

 

[nafoni]

Combo deals
3570K + ASrock Extreme4

 

[azeem40]

Better to get the Pro3 Gen3 since he probably won't want to CF a 6850.

 

[Corlith]

Ok this is what i will be ordering..


Mobo: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

HDD: 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=N82E16822148840

Combo Deal 214.98-13.50(10% off Mobo) = 201.48

PCU: 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=N82E16819116504

Price 230.oo

Optic: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

16.99

GPU: SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card (100314-3L )
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948

MEM: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144

Combo Deal 209.98

Total =669.43
10$ rebate
659.43

thx again

 

[aznshinobi]

Good luck!

 

[azeem40]

Are you going to CF/SLI?

 

[Corlith]

Not sure why

 

[Patflute]

You have to make sure your power supply can handle it, you case and cool and fit them nicely, and if your motherboard supports. That's why azeem40 asked.