$1000 AIO Ivy Build

[Guest]

Building A Brand New Ivy 1920x1080 Build, This doesn't include peripherals, No intention of Crossfire.

CPU: i5-3570k - $189 Microcenter
MOBO: Asrock Z77 X4 - $85 Microcenter
RAM: 16GB DDR3 Vengeance LP - $90 Amazon
HDD: Seagate Momentus 500GB XT - $70 Amazon
SSD: Samsung 830 128GB - $100 Amazon
DVD: Asus DVD 24x - $20 Amazon
GPU: Gigabyte Radeon 7870 - $300 Amazon
PSU: 600W-700W PSU (Purchasing Locally) - ~$100
CASE: Mid Tower (Purchasing Locally) - ~$100

Overall: $1000-$1050

Already Have OS.

Thoughts/Opinions/Suggestions, I'm fairly familiar and knowledgable on Computer Parts but I'm just wondering if theres a better deal that I missed, Ya can't know every possible deal out there!

 

[dish_moose]

Details please - local or not - which model psu? Ram - what exact sticks 1.65v or 1.5V(should be 1.5v). What exactly will the purpose of this build be? What case?
-Bruce

 

[Smeg45]

I'd get a better mobo from Asus, a Corsair TX 650 v2, a HAF XM and a 2TB 7200RPM drive and you are set. Consider a 7950 if you are planning on gaming heavily too.

 

[Delirious788]

everytihng looks good. I would just stick with a 500w PSU and make sure it is a solid good brand... http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

Also check slickdeals.net. I think you can get the Samsung 830 for $90

 

[Guest]

Details please - local or not - which model psu? Ram - what exact sticks 1.65v or 1.5V(should be 1.5v). What exactly will the purpose of this build be? What case?
-Bruce

Local Stores here change their stock very very often, So It's either a Thermaltake Smart or the Corsair/Seasonic PSU line. 1.5V, Case CM690II/Anything i find that i like. Purpose of build: AIO, All in one, Gaming, Light Coding, Running a few VM's so added the 16 ram.

 

[Guest]

I'd get a better mobo from Asus, a Corsair TX 650 v2, a HAF XM and a 2TB 7200RPM drive and you are set. Consider a 7950 if you are planning on gaming heavily too.

Better Mobo From Asus? I'll look to see which has better offerings, I'm sticking to a modular power supply, HAF XM, Too aggressive and big, 7950, No need as its 3GB RAM and i only use one monitor, and the 7870 is already plenty enough for me.

 

[Smeg45]

Better Mobo From Asus? I'll look to see which has better offerings, I'm sticking to a modular power supply, HAF XM, Too aggressive and big, 7950, No need as its 3GB RAM and i only use one monitor, and the 7870 is already plenty enough for me.

Big is always better, the XM will last for at least three more builds and the higher RAM on the 7950 and bandwith is very useful for texture mods and pumping up AA/AF in games. As for modular, I'd prefer a fully cabled PSU, its easier to work with and the cables can easily be stashed all around the XM.

 

[Guest]

Big is always better, the XM will last for at least three more builds and the higher RAM on the 7950 and bandwidth is very useful for texture mods and pumping up AA/AF in games. As for modular, I'd prefer a fully cabled PSU, its easier to work with and the cables can easily be stashed all around the XM.

I dont see how the HAF is any greater/future proof than a CM 690 or Corsair 550D. The AX650 Looks like an amazing psu + neat.