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[SHORYUKEN]

Approximate Purchase Date: Probably this month.

Budget Range: $600-$800 before shipping.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming > Storage > Recording > Surfing > Editing

Are you buying a monitor: No

Parts to Upgrade: All but the card, RAM and PSU (maybe).

Do you need to buy OS: Yes.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.ca and canadacomputers.com

Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.

Parts Preferences: None really.

Overclocking: Yes, if someone can point me to a guide.

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe if it's not that expensive.

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: I would like it to have atleast 2 TB of HDD and atleast 120GB of SSD. Also, I have a 560 Ti OC Edition + 430W 80+ Bronze Corsair PSU + 2x4 Corsair Vengeance RAM.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Crysis 3 is buttf*cking my computer.

 

[djangoringo]

I'd get a better gpu then too, as for the new system :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Respire T20 68.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($116.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($104.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $611.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

If you can sell the 560 ti, and get a 660 gtx it will be better, you can find one for ~200$.

If you want a new card included, the corsair CX430 will do for the 660 ti :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3450 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: MSI H77MA-G43 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($104.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($239.88 @ Canada Computers)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $754.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

 

[SHORYUKEN]

I'd get a better gpu then too, as for the new system :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Respire T20 68.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($116.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($104.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $611.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

If you can sell the 560 ti, and get a 660 gtx it will be better, you can find one for ~200$.

Where would I be able to sell my 560 Ti?

 

[tiny voices]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($127.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($137.00 @ Adorama)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($65.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $712.70
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-13 16:55 EST-0500)

 

[djangoringo]

Where would I be able to sell my 560 Ti?

ebay, online classifieds or newspaper classifieds.
You might want to check also the second list that i made, before the quote.

 

[SHORYUKEN]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($127.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($137.00 @ Adorama)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($65.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $712.70
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-13 16:55 EST-0500)

Why the PSU? I have one that works with the setup.

 

[SHORYUKEN]

ebay, online classifieds or newspaper classifieds.
You might want to check also the second list that i made, before the quote.

I looked at the second one, but I don't want to upgrade my card yet, or until someone wants to buy it. It's fine right now, I don't need to play everything on high/ultra with 60+ frames.

 

[SHORYUKEN]

Also guys, I need OS, so include that!

 

[djangoringo]

Just add the os and a cheap drive from the first or second list.
It's up to you if you want a card now or later, you can have it now a good one, but if you don't want to, you might get the first list, and just add the os and dvd drive.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-ihas124-04

It still goes under 800$ (first list).

 

[SHORYUKEN]

Alright so is this good? It's just under $800 and it seems to fit me well. Is there enough room to upgrade/overclock my CPU + RAM?

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/DlYz

 

[djangoringo]

I would get the HAF 912, it's cheaper and a better case overall, the asrock extreme 3 has everything you need, and it's cheaper.
The sandisk ultra plus is a good ssd, reliable and fast, the samsung 840 pro is faster, but you'll probably not notice the difference, you'll get the same temperatures with the nxzt respire T20, it's a good cooler for the price, if you want a better cooler get the Phanteks PH-TC12DX.

 

[SHORYUKEN]

I would get the HAF 912, it's cheaper and a better case overall, the asrock extreme 3 has everything you need, and it's cheaper.
The sandisk ultra plus is a good ssd, reliable and fast, the samsung 840 pro is faster, but you'll probably not notice the difference, you'll get the same temperatures with the nxzt respire T20, it's a good cooler for the price, if you want a better cooler get the Phanteks PH-TC12DX.

So can you post a link to the build with the changes?

 

[djangoringo]

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/DmmY

 

[SHORYUKEN]

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/DmmY

Thanks. What can I do about the small compatibility thing?

 

[djangoringo]

It's not incompatible, it just doesn't have a usb 3.0 in the front, but two usb 2.0, you'll have the usb at 2.0, i don't think you'll have a device that needs the usb 3.0 in the front.
The motherboard has usb 3.0 ports in the back.

 

[SHORYUKEN]

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[tiny voices]

Are you sure about using the cx430 for the 560ti and 3670k? I know it will run it but with the rest of the system it will be pulling max wattage and won't be as efficient.

 

[djangoringo]

It will do, but at full load it might be cutting close, the psu has 32A on its +12V rail, the recommended total system with a 560 ti is 31A, the maximum tdp of the 560 ti is 170W, there's room in there for a new psu if he wants to, the xfx 550 core edition being the best choice.

 

[SHORYUKEN]

It will do, but at full load it might be cutting close, the psu has 32A on its +12V rail, the recommended total system with a 560 ti is 31A, the maximum tdp of the 560 ti is 170W, there's room in there for a new psu if he wants to, the xfx 550 core edition being the best choice.

Oh. Will this affect my OC performance?

 

[djangoringo]

At full load you'll be cutting close, it might be better, just going with a new psu as well, like the xfx 550 core edition, and you'll have a psu for mid/high end cards and a quality one.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/DvCn