2013-02-16, 05:28 AM
tired, kinda rushed build. cut alot of corners. be aware that you have no cpu heatsink though:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G45 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($208.80 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $839.67
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-16 04:28 EST-0500)
i forgot to turn off microcenter for the cpu. actual price should be higher.
If you MUST get something underbudget. you have a choice on either:
A) getting a cheaper mobo, the current one is one of the more cheaper mobos which are both crossfire/sli capable(psu wont handle both well as much, possibly 2 7850/660s at stock clocks)
B) dropping k series cpu. you lose overclocking, but it doesnt require you to buy a cpu heatsink, or doesnt require a z77 board. you can still overclock non k cpus up to the turbo limit if light overclocks is what you were aiming for.
C) drop the gpu price. i only added the 7870 XT as its on sale right now and its performance to $$ is ridiculous(slightly under 7950). a chunk can be taken off if you got a 7850 2gb(1gb as well but i feel it as a last resort card) as the next card in line is a 650ti which is moderately sized gap between the 7850/660 in performance
D) drop hdd to 500gb, but its minor and probably not worth the effort
edit 2: case is comboed with psu.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G45 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($208.80 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $839.67
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-16 04:28 EST-0500)
i forgot to turn off microcenter for the cpu. actual price should be higher.
If you MUST get something underbudget. you have a choice on either:
A) getting a cheaper mobo, the current one is one of the more cheaper mobos which are both crossfire/sli capable(psu wont handle both well as much, possibly 2 7850/660s at stock clocks)
B) dropping k series cpu. you lose overclocking, but it doesnt require you to buy a cpu heatsink, or doesnt require a z77 board. you can still overclock non k cpus up to the turbo limit if light overclocks is what you were aiming for.
C) drop the gpu price. i only added the 7870 XT as its on sale right now and its performance to $$ is ridiculous(slightly under 7950). a chunk can be taken off if you got a 7850 2gb(1gb as well but i feel it as a last resort card) as the next card in line is a 650ti which is moderately sized gap between the 7850/660 in performance
D) drop hdd to 500gb, but its minor and probably not worth the effort
edit 2: case is comboed with psu.