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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($310.48 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake VN300M1W2N ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1028.40
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-13 15:43 EST-0500)
So this is the stuff I wanted to get. The CPU for the obv reason, then I read alot about different MOBO's and basically liked this one with its features and didnt want the UD5H because it wasnt much more to it and dont need wireless. The ram I just want to be safe, I know alot of people are going to say you only need 8gb but its just a personal thing(plus its not to expensive for ram) I am getting the case because I really really like the looks of it and for the GPU is because the 7950 I read it was a good card and want to run ultra or near ultra settings at 1920x1080 plus it comes with 3 games(that i was going to buy anyways so its cheaper for me to do that) For the PSU I really dont know if I should get a 650w or 750w, for OC'ing at this point I would only look at doing it to the GPU and not CPU for a while.
I am open to any suggestions on this build as in you find something better but keeping the overall price under $1100USD. And defiantly need help on my PSU problem.
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($310.48 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake VN300M1W2N ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1028.40
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-13 15:43 EST-0500)
So this is the stuff I wanted to get. The CPU for the obv reason, then I read alot about different MOBO's and basically liked this one with its features and didnt want the UD5H because it wasnt much more to it and dont need wireless. The ram I just want to be safe, I know alot of people are going to say you only need 8gb but its just a personal thing(plus its not to expensive for ram) I am getting the case because I really really like the looks of it and for the GPU is because the 7950 I read it was a good card and want to run ultra or near ultra settings at 1920x1080 plus it comes with 3 games(that i was going to buy anyways so its cheaper for me to do that) For the PSU I really dont know if I should get a 650w or 750w, for OC'ing at this point I would only look at doing it to the GPU and not CPU for a while.
I am open to any suggestions on this build as in you find something better but keeping the overall price under $1100USD. And defiantly need help on my PSU problem.