Best CPU/Mobo/GPU Combo for under $500-$600

siviline

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I have all of the parts for my new PC build except the most important three-CPU, Motherboard, and Video Card. I would like to spend less than $600, preferably closer to $500 if it is possible. I have a 24" main gaming monitor and a 14" older dell flat screen side monitor. I would like to get a Radeon card, because at the moment AMD is offering some games with their cards that I wwould probably end up buying anyways (Bioshock Infinite/Tomb Raider). At the moment this is what I am considering:
CPU: Core i5-3570k
Mobo: Asrock Z77 Extreme4: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293
Asrock Z77 Extreme6: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157295
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 Double D: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150605

Any thoughts/suggestions?
 

camohanna

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Excellent choices. All you need is a hyper 212 evo to slap on top. IF you dont want to overclock you can get this -

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DB0w
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DB0w/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DB0w/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($244.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $464.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-14 20:55 EST-0500)
 

siviline

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As a matter of fact, I already have a Hyper 212 EVO! I do plan to do some overclocking down the road when the CPU starts to show its age.
I really liked the transferrable lifetime warranty on the XFX card. Is the performance boost that I would get with the Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT worth sacrificing that warranty?
Also, how quiet is it? I'm a bit of a quiet freak when it comes to my PC.
 

siviline

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Also, any thoughts on the Powercolor HD 7870 Myst Edition?
Despite the power of it, I'm a bit wary of the cooler. Its also supposed to be rather loud and hot under a gaming load.
 

siviline

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I didn't explain myself very well. I would like to overclock the CPU at some point, but i don't see myself messing with the Video Card. It just seems like the minimal gains that come with it wouldn't be worth voiding my warranty.
I'll have to think about it a bit more, but I'm starting to lean towards that Sapphire 7870 XT.
Does anyone know if there are any benchmarks that compare it to the standard 7870?
 

siviline

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Thank you! Since I have a multi monitor setup, I really like the dual DVI outputs of the XFX. The lifetime warranty is also another good point for it. I will have to think about whether or not the power gain with the Sapphire XT is worth it over these features.
 

camohanna

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Both are great cards, either one is great for the money so its a solid choice if you pick either. Have fun with your new build.