$1500 gaming build please reveiw

[mrmegapanda]

Hi i am looking into building a gaming pc i was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on parts and comfirm if its all compatible and everything
thanks in advance

Parts:
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40 GHz Processor Socket H2 LGA1155 Quad-core 6MB Cache 5GT/s DMI $344.70

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler (RR-212E-20PK-R1) $48.60

Motherboard:AS Rock LGA1155 DDR3 SATA3 USB3.0 Quad CrossFireX and Quad SLI A GbE ATX Motherboard Z77 EXTREME6 $193.90

Graphics Card:XFX FX797ATDBC Double D HD 7970 Black Edition 3GB DDR5 1000M 2xmDP HDMI DVI PCI-E Graphics Card $548.84

RAM:Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory $126.53

Harddrive: WD Blue 1 TB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache - WD10EZEX $88.97

PowerSupply: Corsair Enthusiast Series TX 850 Watt ATX/EPS Modular 80 PLUS Bronze $128.76

Azza Genesis 9000W Full Tower Case, White (CSAZ-9000W) $193.90

Total: $1674.22 NZD

Also i have a old computer with a disk drive i would be able to take that out and use it on this one if necessary right?

 

[xmutagenx]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.80 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($175.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.10 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($185.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($409.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($74.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1352.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-19 07:24 EDT-0400)

 

[xmutagenx]

I addition to my previous post here's what you get with my build over yours.

Cooler: Noctua will run extremely quiet and provide superior cooling to EVO, although it's not the 'prettiest' cooler it does everything better than EVO. You can pick EVO if you wanna save some cash.

Motherboard: Asus provides really good Mobo's, you will have high Overclockability as well as onboard LAN and it's thicker than Asrock ones, even if you were going to go with asrock, use EXTREME 4 as the differences aren't big and the price doesn't justify it.

Graphics: the GTX670 will play any game you want, will save you $100 and run much quieter.

Memory: 8Gb is more than enough for any game, save yourself some cash.

HDD/SSD: nowadays SSD's are near mandatory for any gamer. This will improve the performance of your rig considerably.

Power supply: Trust me you would never need more than 500W on a $1500 rig, again, save yourself some cash.

Case: Why go for such an expensive case? R4 has sound dampening and good air flow, picked the one with the window so you can install some LED in there to make it more gamer-like.

The whole rig saves you $320 compared to yours and it will run more quiet, more cool and is an overclockers heaven. you can spend the extra cash on really good $80 mouse and keyboard to improve your gaming and make overall performace improvements.

 

[Gennaios]

the cpu is very good so its cooler but

1-your motherboard is way to expensive why that?take one simple z77 like the gigabytes offering 3d bios and many other stuff with very lower price

2-the 7970 is a very good card but from that company!again the gigabyte oc edition seems to get more FPS in many games also giving you the option of oc!

3-your ram would perform better while having (4x4) for around 15% faster in some tasks!

4-your PSU is very good in case of crossfire or sli but i would pick the 700w!even with crossfire or sli its very enough!

 

[solinvictus01]

Hi i am looking into building a gaming pc i was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on parts and comfirm if its all compatible and everything
thanks in advance

Parts:
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40 GHz Processor Socket H2 LGA1155 Quad-core 6MB Cache 5GT/s DMI $344.70

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler (RR-212E-20PK-R1) $48.60

Motherboard:AS Rock LGA1155 DDR3 SATA3 USB3.0 Quad CrossFireX and Quad SLI A GbE ATX Motherboard Z77 EXTREME6 $193.90

Graphics Card:XFX FX797ATDBC Double D HD 7970 Black Edition 3GB DDR5 1000M 2xmDP HDMI DVI PCI-E Graphics Card $548.84

RAM:Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory $126.53

Harddrive: WD Blue 1 TB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache - WD10EZEX $88.97

PowerSupply: Corsair Enthusiast Series TX 850 Watt ATX/EPS Modular 80 PLUS Bronze $128.76

Azza Genesis 9000W Full Tower Case, White (CSAZ-9000W) $193.90

Total: $1674.22 NZD

Also i have a old computer with a disk drive i would be able to take that out and use it on this one if necessary right?

I addition to my previous post here's what you get with my build over yours.

Cooler: Noctua will run extremely quiet and provide superior cooling to EVO, although it's not the 'prettiest' cooler it does everything better than EVO. You can pick EVO if you wanna save some cash.

Motherboard: Asus provides really good Mobo's, you will have high Overclockability as well as onboard LAN and it's thicker than Asrock ones, even if you were going to go with asrock, use EXTREME 4 as the differences aren't big and the price doesn't justify it.

Graphics: the GTX670 will play any game you want, will save you $100 and run much quieter.

Memory: 8Gb is more than enough for any game, save yourself some cash.

HDD/SSD: nowadays SSD's are near mandatory for any gamer. This will improve the performance of your rig considerably.

Power supply: Trust me you would never need more than 500W on a $1500 rig, again, save yourself some cash.

Case: Why go for such an expensive case? R4 has sound dampening and good air flow, picked the one with the window so you can install some LED in there to make it more gamer-like.

The whole rig saves you $320 compared to yours and it will run more quiet, more cool and is an overclockers heaven. you can spend the extra cash on really good $80 mouse and keyboard to improve your gaming and make overall performace improvements.

I agree with xmutagenx's list. If you're planning on gaming at 1080p a GTX 670 is a pretty amazing card. Though, AMD has some pretty awesome deals if you purchase any AMD 7000 series. So, if you're looking for a GTX 670 equivalent (sort of) then you can go for the 7950 and get Crysis 3 and BioShock Infinite free with the purchase of any 7900 series cards. Though that deal may not loast for too long. Again, if you're gaming at 1080p, a GTX 670 or 7950 are both great cards.

 

[mrmegapanda]

HI Thanks for the advice i was also looking at recording on atleast 30 frames while playing on high quality would xmutagenx's build do that?

 

[xmutagenx]

HI Thanks for the advice i was also looking at recording on atleast 30 frames while playing on high quality would xmutagenx's build do that?

easily.