So it seems my laptop has finally decided to die on me, and after using an old loaner Macbook for 5 minutes, I've decided to take the plunge and build my first rig. I've done some research and come up with a build, but I'd like some input before I start ordering.
Approximate Purchase Date: Within two weeks
Budget Range: ~1000-1200
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, movies/videos, surfing
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: All
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: No preference
Location: Baltimore/DC Area
Parts Preferences: No preference
Overclocking: Never done before, but would like to try
SLI or Crossfire: Would like to have the option in the future
Your Monitor Resolution: Need to purchase monitor
Additional Comments: I'm coming from horrible attempts of gaming on a laptop, so pretty much anything will be better. Games like MMO's, Skyrim, Starcraft, etc.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Laptop dead, currently computer-less
And, the build I'm considering so far:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/luOe
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/luOe/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/luOe/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.82 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.37 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($237.55 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS224-06 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1033.67
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
Note: I didn't include memory, as the ASRock board comes with 2x4gb. Also, would it be worth spending a little extra to bring the 7879GHx up to a 7950/7970?
Thanks all!
Approximate Purchase Date: Within two weeks
Budget Range: ~1000-1200
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, movies/videos, surfing
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: All
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: No preference
Location: Baltimore/DC Area
Parts Preferences: No preference
Overclocking: Never done before, but would like to try
SLI or Crossfire: Would like to have the option in the future
Your Monitor Resolution: Need to purchase monitor
Additional Comments: I'm coming from horrible attempts of gaming on a laptop, so pretty much anything will be better. Games like MMO's, Skyrim, Starcraft, etc.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Laptop dead, currently computer-less
And, the build I'm considering so far:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/luOe
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/luOe/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/luOe/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.82 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.37 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($237.55 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS224-06 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1033.67
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
Note: I didn't include memory, as the ASRock board comes with 2x4gb. Also, would it be worth spending a little extra to bring the 7879GHx up to a 7950/7970?
Thanks all!