Intel Build for $700-$800 Tops?

[Poltregeist]

I have multiple builds set up for multiple price ranges and such already, just to make sure I always have one I can afford. Both of them, however, are AMD based. I have been told by friends to check Intel out a bit, so might as well give it a go, right?

Approximate Purchase Date:

Budget Range: $700-$800

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Extensive gaming, mostly intensive such as BF3.

Are you buying a monitor: Yes

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg. I don't really care if it is a few bucks more.

Location: Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Parts Preferences: Intel CPU (Please no i3s for this price range...), am open to NVIDIA graphics but AMD Radeons are my preferred.

Overclocking: Maybe, if an unlocked Intel isn't too much.

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Reason: The games I play are really slow with my current build (Intel E5300 @ 2.6Ghz, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GT 220).

Would also like a CPU cooler just to make sure And for a case, I kinda like the Antec Three Hundred Illusion.

 

[ScrewySqrl]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($61.97 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Acer S211HLbd 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($92.40 @ Amazon)
Total: $793.29
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)


sorry, no 300 illusion, but the CoolerMaster 430 is a good case. With the 3470, you don't need an aftermarket cooler -- overclocking is limited. B75 board will do what you need. You have a fantastic gaming card, quad core processor, 1920x1080 monitor and win 7 for under $800.

 

[Poltregeist]

Sorry about the screw up, I have a monitor. I was in a rush and wasnt payig attention. Could you possibly get me a better build? With my case?

 

[jkremis]

I know your preference is your preference, but that Cooler Master case he picked out definitely gets a stamp of approval from myself. So if you "have" to stick to that one, then don't be too disappointed!

 

[Poltregeist]

I know your preference is your preference, but that Cooler Master case he picked out definitely gets a stamp of approval from myself. So if you "have" to stick to that one, then don't be too disappointed!

I just like the multiple fans, but I'll consider it! Seems like every build I have been suggested has that case

 

[Poltregeist]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($61.97 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Acer S211HLbd 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($92.40 @ Amazon)
Total: $793.29
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)


sorry, no 300 illusion, but the CoolerMaster 430 is a good case. With the 3470, you don't need an aftermarket cooler -- overclocking is limited. B75 board will do what you need. You have a fantastic gaming card, quad core processor, 1920x1080 monitor and win 7 for under $800.

Do you have a build without a monitor for $800? Like I said I was rushing and I messed up; I don't need a monitor.

 

[Poltregeist]

Best answer selected by Poltregeist.

 

[Poltregeist]

here you go brosef
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jSXL

Thanks! Will likely suffice a i5-3570k.

 

[Poltregeist]

dont get the K unless you plan to overclock, in that case youll need a better mobo and an aftermarket cooler aswell

Alrighty then! Just go with the standard, and the turbo will be enough for me