GTX 670 Quandry: MSI ((Asurredly)) 965mhz or 1.02ghz

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jwreeves88

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Note I have a feelings i'm going to get the Obligatory spend the extra few dollars .. But..I know I am already going overkill as it is..

Also..Mind you I do not do rebates.. So I go for the lower price.

Video card is all I have left to get in my build to complete it since I have everything else..

~Products in question~

MSI GTX 670 2gb OC $369.99

or

MSI GTX 670 PE 2gb OC $382.99


~Quandry info~
Going off recommendations of people. I heard that the MSI GTX 670 cards using the Twin Forzr cooling is one fo the best GTX 670s you can get...So..Running on this I want to know since I am not going to be overclocking at all.. Which would be the better card to keep things future proofed for a time.

SLI: It is a possibility in the long run once I Move up to double monitors. Cause a GTX 670 has MORE than enough power to hand my running of Photoshop, Blender, and Zbrush((All fo those are more Hobbyist type venutres)) as well as my games, BF3, TERA, GW2, and a few others. SLI is a maybe hence the 600w PSU since SLI 670s should get aaround 540 to 575w usage ? Might need a bigger PSU before that but we shall see.

Overclocking: Nope, Id rather not touch that.


~Build Reference~
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Scythe SCSMZ-2100 55.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($88.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($74.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Samsung S23B300B 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($56.48 @ Mwave)
Mouse: Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1035.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-17 07:28 EST-0600)

This is the partlist I used when planning my parts. ((Prices obviously different from when If irst ordered each of my parts))

Obviously i want to stay under 1400 if at all possible which is cutting it close with both cards.
 
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Simu

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i have just changed a little, now your build is complete...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($87.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($88.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 670 PE 2GB Video Card ($369.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.64 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($110.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($56.48 @ Mwave)
Mouse: Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1338.54
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-17 09:14 EST-0500)

Note: Microcenter prices are store pick-up!!
 
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jwreeves88

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This might need to be moved to the custom build section now :p

Mobo: The ASrock does not have the SLI SUpport. I am keeping the SLI option open in case I do decide to push to using 2 monitors or more.. I am keeping the option open so I wont have to have to two expenses down the line ((Mobo and Second GPU)).

PSU: As I said in the long run, I probably will be DUal SLI'ing, and I do not wish to have to Have yet another expense in the long run.. And that PSU you selected is not modular.. I generally prefer my PSU to be modular so I wont have a crap ton of clutter.

Monitor: This one is based on personal experiences more or less. I tend to lean towards Samsung as have had good experiences with their monitors before.

Overall.. I am trying to prepare myself for that chance of SLI and not have to have extra expenses down the line.. Cause if I don't get the preparation done now..Ill probably never do it >.<

CPU Cooler: Blame this on my Paranoia. I prefer to keep that processor as cool as I can. Even if it is overkill >.<

This dang this is going to have to last me a good 6 years or more..its why I was going SLI to have some future to it, oh yeah and with minor replacements and upgrades along the way.. 670 will most likely always be cheaper than a 680.. So I can just do that.

As for Microcenter...Yeah.. Joy for me ~.~

Mind you it is stuff I will consider, but for me I do not always have adequate funds for..So I am trying to get what I can now and not have to worry about it later.
 
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I don't recommend that board. The one at first was overall better. It had SLI support + more features. But other than that, it's a good build.
 
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jwreeves88

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After abit of research I have retooled my build almost completely.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.59 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($369.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($86.38 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: NZXT HALE82 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.98 @ Outlet PC)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Samsung S23B300B 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Thermaltake eSPORTS Challenger Wired Gaming Keyboard ($47.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Mouse: Razer Naga Hex Wired Laser Mouse ($62.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1391.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-17 19:47 EST-0500)

I wont get a CPU Cooler..I weighed that in since I wont be OCing it shouldnt be to much of a prblem with heating, I hope..
 
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