1.4k Intel nVidia Build

[sonicers]

My friend was asking me for build advice, and I did optimize his build a bit, but I think it could be better.

Approximate Purchase Date: Black Friday

Budget Range: 1.4k

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Everything...

Parts to Upgrade: Everything

Do you need to buy OS: No

Location: US, Microcenter nearby (Houston)

Parts Preferences: Intel, GTX 680, Corsair 500r, SSDs are an "if" at this point

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Later

Your Monitor Resolution: 1080p

So far:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/omrZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/omrZ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/omrZ/benchmarks/

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.29 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Intel Extreme Master, Limited Ed 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Galaxy GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card ($469.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core ($229.99)
Other: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($114.99)
Total: $1186.21
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-11-19 15:06 EST-0500)

 

[djangoringo]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/omGd
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/omGd/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/omGd/benchmarks/

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.29 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Intel Extreme Master, Limited Ed 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Galaxy GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card ($469.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core ($229.99)
Other: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($114.99)
Total: $1311.20
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

Just a few changes, with ssd 128gb and 2tb hdd (less $/gb), and a fully modular xfx 750w 80 plus silver.

 

[sonicers]

That power supply is a good pick, although he's more inclined towards a Corsair PSU... it's Seasonic made though, isn't it? I'm sure he'll be fine with it.

It's pretty hard to change a lot, isn't it? I tried working around a 2011 socket, and it went over. A GTX 690 would go over. A better motherboard wouldn't be necessary. XD

 

[sonicers]

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