Decided to make this Build Log Public, due to the fact that i want to share of my first gaming rig build with the community! This Thread will be updated often with pictures and more links and information about my build. Post your thoughts and pictures will be uploaded once i receive each part in the mail!
Updates:
- 9-5-12: Ordered the CPU Cooler, RAM, and Optical Drive. Being Shipped. ETA: Monday 9-10-12
- 9-6-12: The Optical Drive has Arrived, Pictures Soon!
- 9-8-12: Tracked The Shipping for the RAM and CPU Cooler. ETA: 9-12-12 to 9-13-12
- 9-11-12: CPU Cooler has Arrived! RAM should be coming in tomorrow.
- 9-17-12: RAM had some trouble in delivery but it is confirmed delivered and I'm picking it up tomorrow at the post office.
- 9-19-12: RAM has now arrived and in possession. Pictures soon for all products! ALSO! switched back to the XFX Radeon 7870.
- 2-20-13: Going to start posting to this again! Changed the whole build up, please refer to the new build below.
- 2-20-13: Previously Ordered the Storage, in possession. PICS SOON!
- 2-21-13: Added Pictures Section with pictures of the parts i have so far. At the bottom of the post.
- 2-22-13: Added "Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk" To Build as a dedicated boot SSD. Will be used for some games too.
- 2-24-13: Add the "ASUS Maximus V Gene LGA 1155 Intel Z77" Motherboard in replace of the "BIOSTAR TA990FXE AM3+ AMD 990FX". Also Added the "Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor" in replace of the "AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor". New total of $997.83
- 5-20-13: Finally got around to ordering the CM Storm Enforcer & The ASUS Maximus V Gene Mobo!
- 5-23-13: CM Storm Enforcer has arrived! Pics soon! Also, ordered the PSU!
- 5-24-13: ASUS Maximus V Gene Mobo has arrived! Pics soon!
Legend // Key:
- Red: Not Ordered
- Green: Being Shipped
- Blue: In Possession
Parts List:
- PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FNmz
- Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FNmz/by_merchant/
- Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FNmz/benchmarks/
- CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($23.99 @ Newegg) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Motherboard: Asus Maximus V Gene Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($199.98 @ SuperBiiz) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Storage (HDD): Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($75.92 @ Amazon) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Storage (SSD): Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Adorama) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($232.98 @ Newegg)[PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ Outlet PC) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($79.20 @ Newegg) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Total: $1157.80
Pictures:
- CPU: (Not Available.)
- CPU Cooler: (In Possession.)
- Motherboard: (Not Available.)
- Memory: (In Possession.)
- Storage: (In Posession.)
- Video Card: (Not Available.)
- Case: (Not Available.)
- Power Supply: (Not Available.)
- Optical Drive: (In Possession.)
Updates:
- 9-5-12: Ordered the CPU Cooler, RAM, and Optical Drive. Being Shipped. ETA: Monday 9-10-12
- 9-6-12: The Optical Drive has Arrived, Pictures Soon!
- 9-8-12: Tracked The Shipping for the RAM and CPU Cooler. ETA: 9-12-12 to 9-13-12
- 9-11-12: CPU Cooler has Arrived! RAM should be coming in tomorrow.
- 9-17-12: RAM had some trouble in delivery but it is confirmed delivered and I'm picking it up tomorrow at the post office.
- 9-19-12: RAM has now arrived and in possession. Pictures soon for all products! ALSO! switched back to the XFX Radeon 7870.
- 2-20-13: Going to start posting to this again! Changed the whole build up, please refer to the new build below.
- 2-20-13: Previously Ordered the Storage, in possession. PICS SOON!
- 2-21-13: Added Pictures Section with pictures of the parts i have so far. At the bottom of the post.
- 2-22-13: Added "Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk" To Build as a dedicated boot SSD. Will be used for some games too.
- 2-24-13: Add the "ASUS Maximus V Gene LGA 1155 Intel Z77" Motherboard in replace of the "BIOSTAR TA990FXE AM3+ AMD 990FX". Also Added the "Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor" in replace of the "AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor". New total of $997.83
- 5-20-13: Finally got around to ordering the CM Storm Enforcer & The ASUS Maximus V Gene Mobo!
- 5-23-13: CM Storm Enforcer has arrived! Pics soon! Also, ordered the PSU!
- 5-24-13: ASUS Maximus V Gene Mobo has arrived! Pics soon!
Legend // Key:
- Red: Not Ordered
- Green: Being Shipped
- Blue: In Possession
Parts List:
- PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FNmz
- Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FNmz/by_merchant/
- Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FNmz/benchmarks/
- CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($23.99 @ Newegg) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Motherboard: Asus Maximus V Gene Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($199.98 @ SuperBiiz) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Storage (HDD): Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($75.92 @ Amazon) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Storage (SSD): Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Adorama) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($232.98 @ Newegg)[PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ Outlet PC) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($79.20 @ Newegg) [PCPartPicker] [Provider]
- Total: $1157.80
Pictures:
- CPU: (Not Available.)
- CPU Cooler: (In Possession.)
- Memory: (In Possession.)
- Case: (Not Available.)
- Power Supply: (Not Available.)
- Optical Drive: (In Possession.)