First time, need feedback

[GrecoBeast]

So I'm really looking to just build a computer for recreational purposes and to just have an amazing machine without having to bust the bank by buying one at the store with a name brand that I'll have to replace in 2 years. So I took a recommended build and got an idea of what I might use. I've asked a couple people in person if it was a good build, some told me that it might be an overkill on some specs. I do not want to pay too much, as I'm not going to do any hardcore gaming on it.


Approximate Purchase Date: Soon

Budget Range: $500-$800

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Internet, few applications, gaming occasionally

Are you buying a monitor: Yes

Do you need to buy OS: No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon.com

Location: Pinellas County, Florida

Parts Preferences: Intel

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Not even sure...

Your Monitor Resolution: Suggestions?

Additional Comments:

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Want an overall great computer for all purposes.

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz
CPU Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R​2)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Intel Z77 Dual Thunderbolt ATX Motherboard (GA-Z77X-UP4-TH​)
RAM: Patriot Memory 8GB (2 X 4GB) DDR3 1600 Extreme Performance Viper 3 Series Kit (PV38G160C9K)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder Series CX 600 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS (CX600)
SSD: OCZ Technology 128GB Vertex 4 Series SATA 6.0 GB/s
HDD: Seagate ST2000DM001 Barracuda 7200RPM 2 TB SATA 6 GB/s NCQ 64 MB Cache 3.5'
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 - Mid Tower
GPU: NO IDEA
Monitor: ViewSonic VX2250WM-LED 22-Inch

Please let me know where I can save money, I feel like some things might be an overkill, but I could be wrong. I do want to get the best bang for my buck, so if I go a little over but am getting something much better, I'll settle for that.

Thank you to anyone who takes there time to respond!

 

[properbuilds]

Hi, i don't think your build is less than 800$.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($84.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.52 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Zalman MZ240ED 24.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $781.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

 

[tenaciousk]

What kind of games are you hoping to play. What you have now looks solid. But a decent gpu for newer games could cost a couple hundred dollars and send you over budget. You could definitely get a cheaper motherboard with the same chipset. The extreme 4 is a really popular board good performance at a good price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

Allthough if you are not playing incredible demanding games. The system is a little overkill for internet and applications.

 

[GrecoBeast]

What kind of games are you hoping to play. What you have now looks solid. But a decent gpu for newer games could cost a couple hundred dollars and send you over budget. You could definitely get a cheaper motherboard with the same chipset. The extreme 4 is a really popular board good performance at a good price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

Allthough if you are not playing incredible demanding games. The system is a little overkill for internet and applications.

I agree, I won't be playing anything anytime soon, and if I do, I don't mind playing on a lower setting. Doesn't have to be max setting or anything if you know what I mean. What would you suggest for a cheap graphics card?

 

[properbuilds]

Hi, if you don't mind picking some parts in newegg, you can get it cheaper there, also your build adds more than 800$ without the card, i can't see it less than 800$, as you said that your budget range was 500-800$, a 7770 is good enough for casual gaming, there's also the 7750.

 

[GrecoBeast]

Hi, if you don't mind picking some parts in newegg, you can get it cheaper there, also your build adds more than 800$ without the card, i can't see it less than 800$, as you said that your budget range was 500-800$, a 7770 is good enough for casual gaming, there's also the 7750.

Thanks for the reply, That's why I sorta wanted to cut out some unneeded hard ware in places where I wouldn't see a difference. I was just leaning to finance over on Amazon, but if it's better to do so on Newegg I guess I could buy it out right.

 

[tenaciousk]

You might want to consider a AMD build at that price range. I think you would be able to get under your budget and more then the performance you are after.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($107.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($128.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $787.77
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-05 22:22 EST-0500)

 

[GrecoBeast]

You might want to consider a AMD build at that price range. I think you would be able to get under your budget and more then the performance you are after.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($107.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($128.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $787.77
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-05 22:22 EST-0500)

Well what would you say about the PNY GeForce GT 430 1GB Video Card? much cheaper also. I would also need to get a wifi transmitter for the internet also.

 

[properbuilds]

Hi, how the FX-6300 gives more performance in terms of cpu power ? The i5 is a better cpu for productivity.
The op doesn't need a 7850 for casual gaming.
OP you need to tell what games you you'll be playing, the 430 gt isn't a good card for value, get the 6670 from amd if you want cheaper, or the 550 ti/650 gtx from nvidia.

 

[GrecoBeast]

Hi, how the FX-6300 gives more performance in terms of cpu power ? The i5 is a better cpu for productivity.
The op doesn't need a 7850 for casual gaming.
OP you need to tell what games you you'll be playing, the 430 gt isn't a good card for value, get the 6670 from amd if you want cheaper, or the 550 ti/650 gtx from nvidia.

I guess I'll give examples of games I've played in the past.
Bioshock, AC, Borderlands, etc.

 

[tenaciousk]

I never said the fx-6300 gives more power. But for price/performance ratio it is awesome. The build he has now send him over budget. I am just giving him a build in his budget range that would give him Excellent performance. i am not saying the build i posted is better then the one he has made. Its just in his budget range.

 

[bigcyco1]

Well what would you say about the PNY GeForce GT 430 1GB Video Card? much cheaper also. I would also need to get a wifi transmitter for the internet also.

PNY GeForce GT 430 1GB Video Card would be a horrible choice you want at least a 7770 or 650 Ti.

 

[properbuilds]

I guess I'll give examples of games I've played in the past.
Bioshock, AC, Borderlands, etc.

Hi, then you need a better card, i recommend the 7770 or 7850 if possible, if you drop the ssd, you can get a 2GB 7850 in newegg, look for the sapphire, msi.

 

[GrecoBeast]

Hi, then you need a better card, i recommend the 7770 or 7850 if possible, if you drop the ssd, you can get a 2GB 7850 in newegg, look for the sapphire, msi.

But if the key thing is performance over gaming, shouldn't I keep the SSD? I mean I heard that placing your windows stuff all on the SSD everything runs much faster and smoother?

 

[properbuilds]

Hi, yes, it's true, but if you're gaming needs are those, i recommend the 7850, but if you want to keep the ssd, get the 7770 or make an effort for the 7850.

 

[GrecoBeast]

Hi, yes, it's true, but if you're gaming needs are those, i recommend the 7850, but if you want to keep the ssd, get the 7770 or make an effort for the 7850.

The 7770 is at a good price, should I even get an SSD than really? Or even a CPU Cooler?

 

[properbuilds]

Hi, it depends on your gaming needs, a ssd is a good thing to have, but it's expendable, if you think a 7770 will be sufficient for you, get the sdd, if not, get the 7850 2GB or even the 660 GTX 2GB.

 

[GrecoBeast]

How's this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($84.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N180UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($20.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $940.44
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-05 23:00 EST-0500)

 

[properbuilds]

Hi, you don't need the hyper 212 evo, there's cheaper ssds as good as that one, one of them being the sandisk ultra plus, the case is cheaper and as good as the cm 430, this will get you at least a 7850 2GB.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($84.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.52 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($184.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N180UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Zalman Z5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC e2351F 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($137.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $894.09
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

 

[GrecoBeast]

Is it a waste to have a CPU cooler add on? I just need that answer and I might have a verdict haha

 

[properbuilds]

Hi, yes, the stock cooler is fine.

 

[GrecoBeast]

Okay I think I may have it
What do you guys think?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($84.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.49 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card ($153.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N180UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $784.77
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-05 23:27 EST-0500)

 

[properbuilds]

Hi, that ram is out of stock, i recommend the sniper ram if it's still out of stock.
That 650 ti seems a bit expensive, this is the only 650 ti that i would get :
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/pny-video-card-vcggtx650t1xpb (it's out of stock)
or http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-01gp43650kr

Otherwise get a 7850 1GB : http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-hd7850dc1gd5

 

[bigcyco1]

Okay I think I may have it
What do you guys think?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($84.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.49 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card ($153.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N180UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $784.77
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-05 23:27 EST-0500)

looks fine i do not like that case but your on a budget so i understand

 

[GrecoBeast]

Hi, that ram is out of stock, i recommend the sniper ram if it's still out of stock.
That 650 ti seems a bit expensive, this is the only 650 ti that i would get :
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/pny-video-card-vcggtx650t1xpb (it's out of stock)
or http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-01gp43650kr

Otherwise get a 7850 1GB : http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-hd7850dc1gd5

It ends up being the same because it gave me a combo with the Power supply I'll change the RAM than