This is my first custom gaming pc and i need advice before i finalize and start buying parts. The CPU and GPU are pretty much set in stone unless i get a real good argument. i particularly need advice on the Blu-ray drive( don't need it to burn, just play), the wireless PCIE card, the ram and the power supply.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1rZnd
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1rZnd/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1rZnd/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Biostar TZ77XE3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.95 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Ultra 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($67.13 @ TigerDirect)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $919.99
Also i am trying to keep the total under $1,000. I have windows 7 from another source through my grandfathers job for free so that price isn't included.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1rZnd
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1rZnd/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1rZnd/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Biostar TZ77XE3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.95 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Ultra 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($67.13 @ TigerDirect)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $919.99
Also i am trying to keep the total under $1,000. I have windows 7 from another source through my grandfathers job for free so that price isn't included.