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[techdude9]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.90 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.45 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Memory Express)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($236.78 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case ($121.21 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($60.88 @ Canada Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.45 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: Acer G215HVAbd 21.5" Monitor ($98.99 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $1101.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-05 00:58 EST-0500)

First gaming computer ever. Going to purchase on the 11th, and build it when the parts arrive. Overclocking the 7870 to 1200Mhz or more if it allows me. Overclocking the CPU to 4.1-4.2Ghz.
Already own the monitor, ram case and CPU. Purchasing the GPU, Mobo, CPU Cooler and HDD from NCIX, and the OS and PSU from DirectCanada.

 

[stickmansam]

I like the overall build though I would opt for a higher end board than the G43 to get better power delivery

Case is a but pricey relative to the rest of the build but if you like the look

Everything else looks good

 

[techdude9]

I like the overall build though I would opt for a higher end board than the G43 to get better power delivery

Case is a but pricey relative to the rest of the build but if you like the look

Everything else looks good

Yeah. But I bought the case a while ago when it was cheaper.

 

[techdude9]

I like the overall build though I would opt for a higher end board than the G43 to get better power delivery

Case is a but pricey relative to the rest of the build but if you like the look

Everything else looks good

Is the G45 higher end?

 

[stickmansam]

The g45 has better heatsinks for the VRM's but I have not been able to confirm if the VRM's themselves are better unfortunately

I only went for the g45 as it was only $85, cheaper than the g43 and $20 less than other boards with SLI when I was buying
The g43 should be more than fine for 4.3ghzish OC

I would take this mb the ASUS LK if shipping is cheap for it
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-p8z77vlk

 

[techdude9]

The g45 has better heatsinks for the VRM's but I have not been able to confirm if the VRM's themselves are better unfortunately

I only went for the g45 as it was only $85, cheaper than the g43 and $20 less than other boards with SLI when I was buying
The g43 should be more than fine for 4.3ghzish OC

I would take this mb the ASUS LK if shipping is cheap for it
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-p8z77vlk

Is it a good overclocker? That's all I need from my mobo besides stability, Crossfire capability and USB 3.0.

 

[stickmansam]

The LK is a good overclocker and I wouldn't CFX or SLI on the g43 since the second pcie slot is a 2.0x4