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[ultimategforce]

This is what I came up with for games like league of legends, skyrim, far cry, assassins creed 3, and battle field 3.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/y9qR
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/y9qR/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/y9qR/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.57 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z11 ATX Mid Tower Case ($40.20 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $610.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-18 16:47 EST-0500)

 

[properbuilds]

Hi, your build seems fine, i prefer a case like the corsair 200R, it's 44.99$ without rebates.
Here's the link if you're interested : http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-Series-Compact-CC-9011023-WW/dp/B009GXZ8MM/
Or this bitfenix, very good case : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811345014

For the card you might change for a 7870, it performs better, that is if you don't mind changing for amd : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161404

 

[casper1973]

You seem to have everything spot on.

All compatible and all good quality parts. As said above, the 7870 does perform slightly better for a similar price. It's not going to make or break your build though. Great whichever one you choose.

 

[iceclock]

whats ur maximum budget and do u require mouse keyboard. windows?

 

[ultimategforce]

whats ur maximum budget and do u require mouse keyboard. windows?

675 MAX can't go over that even before rebates etc.
Only have 675 to pay upfront
also have everything else(Mousekeyboardwindowsamonitor).

 

[properbuilds]

Hi, this would get you a 7870 GHZ without passing the limit :


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($56.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.57 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $641.29
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

Base Total: $674.31

 

[ultimategforce]

675 MAX can't go over that even before rebates etc.
Only have 675 to pay upfront
also have everything else(Mousekeyboardwindowsamonitor).

Hi, this would get you a 7870 GHZ without passing the limit :


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($56.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.57 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $641.29
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

Base Total: $674.31

The mother board quality isn't bad right ? seems really cheap

 

[properbuilds]

No, it's fine it's also from asrock.

The other option to stay within that limit with a h77 mobo is this :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.57 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $644.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

total : $674.31 with bitfenix case.

 

[iceclock]

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

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($77.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.08 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $644.54
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-18 19:02 EST-0500)

Base Total: $676.98
Mail-in Rebates: -$40.00
Shipping: $7.56
Total: $644.54




straight on the dot.

and has nice overclocking potential.

no need for intel here. the new amd 6cores does fine in gaming. also got u a nice motherboard to overclock with.

 

[ultimategforce]

No, it's fine it's also from asrock.

Ok awesome and one more question is the cooling gonna be ok since the case only has two fans?

 

[properbuilds]

Yes, the case has good quality.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Corsair/Carbide_200R/6.html

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/corsair_carbide_200r_review,8.html

 

[iceclock]

the only downside gforce is that, with that board u cant overclock, its locked.

and that cpu is not overclockable its locked as well. thats why i recommand amd.

but if u want i can make u a intel build.

 

[properbuilds]

Hi, an i5-3470 is better than a FX-6300 overclocked to any ghz.
Also that sapphire 7870 has black screen problems/freezes.

 

[iceclock]

if u live close to a microcenter the i5 3470s 149$ on sale instead of 189$

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

CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS5X Performa CPU Cooler ($9.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.08 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ Outlet PC)
Other: i5 3470 ($150.00)
Total: $641.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-18 19:08 EST-0500)

Base Total: $676.99
Mail-in Rebates: -$35.00
Total: $641.99

got u a nice modular ps, better mobo. and a cooler for same price

the 7870 works fine, i owned one. so yeah incorrect information there, like any company when u pump out thousands of products. ur bound to get a few bunk and duds.

even happens to the best of companies that design hardware and technology.

 

[properbuilds]

Hi, that ram has 1.65v for ivybridge is not good.
And i don't think he lives near one, if not he'd said it.

As for the 7870 check here : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-202-010&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=1#scrollFullInfo

http://www.techpowerup.com/174858/Some-Sapphire-Radeon-HD-7870-Cards-Affected-by-quot-Black-Screen-quot-Issue.html

http://www.sapphireforum.com/showthread.php?30188-RMA-Information-for-HD7870-Ghz-OC-with-black-screen-issues

 

[iceclock]

k just for the referrence newegg reviews= not reliable, and on those forums it says some are defective not all.

here was able to make a build for intel if u dont have microcenter around.

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($40.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($172.08 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.08 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($42.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $603.08
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-18 19:23 EST-0500)

Base Total: $671.88
Mail-in Rebates: -$30.00
Total: $641.88

 

[ultimategforce]

Ok Guys this is the final build before I buy it
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yjks
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yjks/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yjks/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($56.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.57 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $612.49
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-18 19:40 EST-0500)

 

[iceclock]

u forgot an optical drive. and the h77 plateform is better imo for features.

 

[properbuilds]

Hi, it's really good.
Good luck with your build

 

[iceclock]

yes i agree. but hes got no dvd-drive.

and the h77 is better for the price.

u can keep ur mobo u chose dude. but get a dvd-rom.

 

[ultimategforce]

yes i agree. but hes got no dvd-drive.

and the h77 is better for the price.

u can keep ur mobo u chose dude. but get a dvd-rom.

Oh no this is bad
snap might be over a little

 

[properbuilds]

Hi, i made some changes this fits :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($56.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.57 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($31.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Green 530W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $640.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

It includes the i5-3350p, it has the same performance as the i5-3470 minus the on die gpu, which you won't need, see here : http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-3.html


Or if you want the i5-3470 :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($56.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.57 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Green 530W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $647.28
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

 

[iceclock]

id stick with what i recommanded to u gforce.

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($40.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($172.08 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.08 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($42.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $603.08
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-18 19:23 EST-0500)

Base Total: $671.88
Mail-in Rebates: -$30.00
Total: $641.88

as even 300 megahertz per core will make a difference in everyday apps and games. and less good singlecore turbocache.

also that motherboard is of lesser quality than the h77 i recommanded.

 

[ultimategforce]

Hi, i made some changes this fits :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($56.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.57 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($31.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Green 530W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $640.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

It includes the i5-3350p, it has the same performance as the i5-3470 minus the on die gpu, which you won't need, see here : http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-3.html

I dont the think the HIS radeon card will fit in the case as it is 11.5 inches long :/

 

[properbuilds]

Hi it fits, but if you want the i5-3470 :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($56.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.57 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Green 530W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $647.28