Need some Thoughts!

[JR_MB]

I had some time to try and create a more balanced build instead of just buying anything right away. What do you guys and or gals think of this build for a beginner gaming computer? If possible i'm open to a few tweaks on it. I don't plan on overclocking or anything of the sorts so yea... if you think you have a cheaper build or a few cuts here and there on some of the parts(Price wise) , or even if there is anything wrong please reply. Thanks




Saved Build: Gaming computer build
CPU Intel Core i5-3550 3.3GHz Quad-Core $194.99
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing $25.99
Motherboard ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 $122.62
Memory Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 $36.99
Storage Seagate Barracuda 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM -
Video Card Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 2GB $219.99
Case Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower $49.49
Power Supply Corsair 600W ATX12V $63.93
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) $92.47
Total: $806.47

 

[burgessanthony]

I like it! the only thing I would say is why get the 212 when you cant O/C the i5? I understand if you just dont like the stock cooler then fair enough, but just know that that i5 is not unlocked. you cuold save that 26 dollars and put it toward a bigger HDD, as 160gb is pretty small by todays requirements.

 

[zared619]

Your build is okay, but this build gives you more options, such as overclocking.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jA6O
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jA6O/by_merchant/


CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($109.87 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.99 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($219.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Rosewill Challenger-U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($51.98 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $757.78

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)