Is this a worthwhile build?

[Feudal]

Hello!

I've been a lurker of the Tom's forums for a long time and decided to finally make an account to post on the forums because I have some questions.

I'm a PC gamer and feel like I am in need of an all-around upgrade, however, I would like some advice/opinions on how much of a boost I will see and benefit from with the new build I have in mind. Also, is this very cost-effective right now?

Current rig:

Core 2 Duo E7300 OC'd to 3.2GHZ, GTX 460 768MB, Asus p5QL Pro mobo, 4GB DDR2, 7200 HDD.

Prospective build:

i5 3570K, GTX 460 (keeping same card), Asus p8z77 LK, 8GB DDR3 1600 Corsair Vengeance, OCZ Vertex 3 120GB

My new build, plus antec eleven hundred case and cooler are coming in at about $688 (tax included). When it comes to technology, I know this is not expensive at all, however, as a student with a lot of debt to pay off, I gotta make every penny count

Games I play are DayZ (so Arma 2 and prob Arma 3 when it launches), and Guild Wars 2. Also, I would like to be prepared for games that launch in the near future.

 

[Shockattackr]

For more bang, Get your self an ASrock Z77 Extreme4 board, Dont get a Vertex 3, Get a M4 because it is more Reliable of a solid state. if you can upgrade the RAM asap after you get the build/money.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

 

[Feudal]

I've seen that board a few times and feel that ASRock is getting good reviews, but I am still a bit weary. Any experience with their RMA? Also, not sure what you mean by your last sentence regarding the RAM. The 8GB corsair vengeance I mentioned is probably the cheapest thing in my build at $45.99

 

[Shockattackr]

didnt see the 8GB some reason saw 4gb...

Ive seen ALOT of people here suggest this board, Personally i am using ASUS P8Z77 - V cuz im a fan boy like that... I dont remember a time i didnt use a Asus board

 

[Feudal]

You weren't seeing things; I made a mistake and put 4GB and edited it to show the 8GB .

Also I'm a fan of Asus as well and have used them for my past 3 mobo's.

 

[Shockattackr]

soo yea, exchange the V3 with a Crucial M4 and you wont have headaches, cuz OCZ`s have the Highest Rate of RMA, right now

 

[hallo23]

Do you have a Microcenter nearby? They have a deal going on right now. With the purchase of a 3570k processor, you get $50 off a z77, z68 or x79 board. Just putting that idea into your head
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/3259b0e8#/3259b0e8/27

 

[Feudal]

Do you have a Microcenter nearby? They have a deal going on right now. With the purchase of a 3570k processor, you get $50 off a z77, z68 or x79 board. Just putting that idea into your head
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/3259b0e8#/3259b0e8/27

Unfortunately I don't I live in Canada so have to rely on Newegg.ca, NCIX.com and Canadacomputers.com

That is an awesome deal though; wish I could get it.

 

[Shockattackr]

OMG another Ontario Resident .. I love me Can Comp

 

[Shockattackr]

http://www.canadacomputers.com/bundle_info.php?bundle_id=049529

is the only i5 3570k bundle from CC

 

[Feudal]

http://www.canadacomputers.com/bundle_info.php?bundle_id=049529

is the only i5 3570k bundle from CC

Small world, haha. Yea I love CC. Trouble is, with price match from NCIX at $219 for that CPU as well as p8z77 LK being $124.99 from CC, that bundle is a lot more expensive.