http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tqOV
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H LGA 1155 Z77 mATX Intel Moth ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Samsung 4GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($31.42 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Diablotek EVO Mid Tower ATX Computer Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
TOTAL: $657.34
What do you guys think about the motherboard. I can get a $50 discount at microcenter for a MoBo if I buy the i5 3570K processor there.
Furthermore, what case do you think I should use?
Would this build work for a mid-range gaming PC?
Thank You very much
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H LGA 1155 Z77 mATX Intel Moth ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Samsung 4GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($31.42 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Diablotek EVO Mid Tower ATX Computer Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
TOTAL: $657.34
What do you guys think about the motherboard. I can get a $50 discount at microcenter for a MoBo if I buy the i5 3570K processor there.
Furthermore, what case do you think I should use?
Would this build work for a mid-range gaming PC?
Thank You very much