Hello Everyone,
I've been reading this forum extensively to research a PC build that started at a $600 budget and then moved to $1000 as I kept reading the forum. I feel that I'm at a good stopping point in the budget. I'm building a pc for gaming (i'm a console convert, so I'd like to see some eye-popping graphics come out of the machine, compared to my Xbox 360) and general use like streaming movies, web browsing, etc.. I've configured a build on PCPartPicker and figured this is the place for advice. I'm aiming for maximum bang for my buck while retaining some future upgrade possibilities such as OC'ing the CPU, adding a couple more sticks of RAM, adding a second video card in crossfire, an SSD etc.. Thus, the reason for the large PSU output capacity, the unlocked CPU, and the particular motherboard capable of over clocking.
I currently have an 27" LG E2742V-BN @ 1920 x 1080 that I'll be using as my display. I have a keyboard and mouse that will work as such for now.
Parts to Upgrade: Everything
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Any reputable site, I plan to buy the CPU and Mobo at Microcenter in Fairfax, VA as there is currently a $40 savings on the bundle.
Location: DC Metro, USA
Parts Preferences: Agnostic, most likely Intel.
Overclocking: Yes--Especially if it will prolong the amount of time between buying/building a new PC
SLI or Crossfire: Yes--I was planning on crossfire in the future to avoid buying/building a new PC
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Here's my proposed build:
CPU
Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor $219.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k
CPU Cooler
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $29.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2
Motherboard
ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard $134.99 $134.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z77extreme4
Memory
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $56.98
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9b
Storage
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $66.93
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex
Video Card
Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card $234.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100354xtl
Wireless Network Adapter
Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter $20.37
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-wireless-network-card-rnxn250pce
Case
Cougar Volant (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case $54.99 http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cougar-case-volant
Case Fan
Cougar Vortex 70.5 CFM 140mm Fan $12.98 http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cougar-case-fan-cfv14h
Power Supply
Raidmax 700W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Suppl $54.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/raidmax-power-supply-rx700ac
Optical Drive
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer $16.97
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-ihas124-04
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) $89.98
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050
Base Total: $1024.15
Mail-in Rebates: -$30.00
Total: $994.15
Any comments or suggests would be greatly appreciated. As I said before, I've been on the forum for research and this is by far the best place for information and reasoned consideration of technology trends.
Thanks!
I've been reading this forum extensively to research a PC build that started at a $600 budget and then moved to $1000 as I kept reading the forum. I feel that I'm at a good stopping point in the budget. I'm building a pc for gaming (i'm a console convert, so I'd like to see some eye-popping graphics come out of the machine, compared to my Xbox 360) and general use like streaming movies, web browsing, etc.. I've configured a build on PCPartPicker and figured this is the place for advice. I'm aiming for maximum bang for my buck while retaining some future upgrade possibilities such as OC'ing the CPU, adding a couple more sticks of RAM, adding a second video card in crossfire, an SSD etc.. Thus, the reason for the large PSU output capacity, the unlocked CPU, and the particular motherboard capable of over clocking.
I currently have an 27" LG E2742V-BN @ 1920 x 1080 that I'll be using as my display. I have a keyboard and mouse that will work as such for now.
Parts to Upgrade: Everything
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Any reputable site, I plan to buy the CPU and Mobo at Microcenter in Fairfax, VA as there is currently a $40 savings on the bundle.
Location: DC Metro, USA
Parts Preferences: Agnostic, most likely Intel.
Overclocking: Yes--Especially if it will prolong the amount of time between buying/building a new PC
SLI or Crossfire: Yes--I was planning on crossfire in the future to avoid buying/building a new PC
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Here's my proposed build:
CPU
Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor $219.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k
CPU Cooler
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $29.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2
Motherboard
ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard $134.99 $134.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z77extreme4
Memory
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $56.98
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9b
Storage
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $66.93
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex
Video Card
Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card $234.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100354xtl
Wireless Network Adapter
Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter $20.37
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-wireless-network-card-rnxn250pce
Case
Cougar Volant (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case $54.99 http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cougar-case-volant
Case Fan
Cougar Vortex 70.5 CFM 140mm Fan $12.98 http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cougar-case-fan-cfv14h
Power Supply
Raidmax 700W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Suppl $54.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/raidmax-power-supply-rx700ac
Optical Drive
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer $16.97
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-ihas124-04
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) $89.98
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050
Base Total: $1024.15
Mail-in Rebates: -$30.00
Total: $994.15
Any comments or suggests would be greatly appreciated. As I said before, I've been on the forum for research and this is by far the best place for information and reasoned consideration of technology trends.
Thanks!