Is my build okay and recommendations please ASAP

[imronwthru]

Hi guys I'm going to buy my parts by tonight or tomorrow morning. I'm not planning to overclock anything so here's what I have in mind.

I'm pretty set on the CPU/Mobo combo BUT
Please let me know if there is a better substitution in any of the categories of parts. Ex: Better performance memory, more efficient power supply, more trusted storage, etc...

I know it's a lot of information but if you could just take your time and look over everything I would appreciate it a lot. Thanks!


http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ronohhh/saved/#savedbuild_385768

Motherboard - ASRock Z77 Extreme 4 LGA 1155 Z77ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.microcenter.com/product/387554/Z77_Extreme4_LGA_1155_Z77_ATX_Intel_Motherboard

CPU - Intel Core i5 3570K 3.4GHz LGA 1155

http://www.microcenter.com/product/388577/Core_i5_3570K_34GHz_LGA_1155_Processor

Memory - Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB DDR3-1600

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148544&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Storage - Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236339&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Case - Thermaltake V3 Black Edition ATX Mid Tower

http://www.microcenter.com/product/323929/V3_Black_Edition_ATX_Mid_Tower_Computer_Case

Power Supply - XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply

http://us.ncix.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=59615&vpn=P1550SXXB9&manufacture=XFX&promoid=1257

Optical Drive - Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Total - Around $500 with taxes, rebates and shipping

I'm aiming for the grand total to be around $700 give or take after I choose the GPU.


For the GPU I need your recommendations please. I'm choosing between the ones below.

ASUS HD7870-DC2-2GD5-V2 Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121649


HIS IceQ H787Q2G2M Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161404


GIGABYTE GV-R787OC-2GD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125418&Tpk=gigabyte%207870&IsVirtualParent=1

 

[Someone Somewhere]

If you want to OC, you won't get far without an aftermarket cooler. If not, get an i5-3350P and cheap B75/H77 MB.

Go for the Asus, but see if you can get a 7870XT, preferably the Sapphire version.

 

[imronwthru]

@Someone Somewhere I'm not planning to OC and I'm probably set on the mobo and cpu since I'm getting it at Microcenter where it's bundled at a cheap price. Thanks though!

 

[Someone Somewhere]

OK, then go for the i5-3570K. No real need to spend extra on the MB though - they'll give you the $40 off any compatible MB, including H77/B75 ones. I'd probably go for the MSI Z77A-G41.

 

[uvcastro]

Personally if you're not going to OC I wouldn't go with the K series and as Home Brew said I'd pick a different cheaper mobo. However if the bundle will cost you less than the non K version cpu and mobo, sure why not. The other spot I would try and save would be the ram, no need to get get the 1600mhz when it's going to be running at 1333mhz by default. I've seen some cheaper options personally at my local store.

 

[imronwthru]

Here's my final build, does everything work with each other and compatible?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($22.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($248.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $883.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-30 21:33 EDT-0400)

 

[Someone Somewhere]

Looks great, though the only reason we recommend aftermarket coolers is for OCing - you can't get far on the intel cooler. Stock speeds are fine though.

Go for a cheaper MB.

 

[imronwthru]

Looks great, though the only reason we recommend aftermarket coolers is for OCing - you can't get far on the intel cooler. Stock speeds are fine though.

Go for a cheaper MB.

Thanks, is the CPU cooler I put up okay? And do i need to purchase addition thermal paste? I'll be OCing my CPU in the future. Lol the Asus was the second cheapest

 

[Someone Somewhere]

I tried adding a cheap B75 board to a Microcenter cart, and it reckons it's $19.99.

Can't find the P8Z77-V LK at microcenter. One of these would be a good pick though: http://www.microcenter.com/product/401768/Z77A-G45_Socket_1155_ATX_Motherboard

You can buy the CPU cooler when you decide to OC, if you want. It should come with some - check the listing.

 

[imronwthru]

I tried adding a cheap B75 board to a Microcenter cart, and it reckons it's $19.99.

Can't find the P8Z77-V LK at microcenter. One of these would be a good pick though: http://www.microcenter.com/product/401768/Z77A-G45_Socket_1155_ATX_Motherboard

You can buy the CPU cooler when you decide to OC, if you want. It should come with some - check the listing.

Here's the link to the bundles and I was wrong the ASUS is actually the middle priced mobo http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/intel-processor-bundles.aspx

Also this is what I have bought so far EXCEPT the CPU and Mobo.

Do I need to purchase any thermal compound or any after market fans?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($22.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.54 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $963.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-31 03:35 EDT-0400)

 

[Someone Somewhere]

Looks good, but you can add a MB other than the ones explicitly linked in the bundles. I just added an i5-3570K and Z77A-G45, and it's telling me the MB is $84.99, 74.99 after MIR.

CM Hyper212Evo and the intel stock cooler both come with thermal paste.

 

[imronwthru]

Looks good, but you can add a MB other than the ones explicitly linked in the bundles. I just added an i5-3570K and Z77A-G45, and it's telling me the MB is $84.99, 74.99 after MIR.

CM Hyper212Evo and the intel stock cooler both come with thermal paste.

Well my budget for the mobo and cpu is $300 actually because my girlfriend is buying it for me so the asus and I5 just falls below $300. I've seen people buy like the arctic silver thermal compound but I'd it needed out just a luxury