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#121
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dr_insaneLow end budget first build, any suggestions? I already have my keyboard, mouse, phones, and monitor (asus 144hz)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A85XA-G43 ATX FM2 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.94 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($160.99 @ Mwave)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Cooler Master GX 650W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($87.27 @ TigerDirect)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $560.14
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-08 20:50 EST-0500)

I'd drop the PSU to a Corsair RM450 if it's cheaper, you definitely don't need more than 500W, especially with a 750ti. Also it might be cheaper for you to go to an matx case and save a bit on both the motherboard and case.

[quote=dr_insane]Low end budget first build, any suggestions? I already have my keyboard, mouse, phones, and monitor (asus 144hz)

[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/334ir]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/334ir/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/334ir/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]

[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad750kwohjbox]AMD Athlon X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-fm2a85xag43]MSI FM2-A85XA-G43 ATX FM2 Motherboard[/url] ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmv4gx3m1a1600c11]Corsair 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($38.94 @ NCIX US)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003]Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp43751kr]EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card[/url] ($160.99 @ Mwave)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc912kkn1]Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs650acaae3us]Cooler Master GX 650W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply[/url] ($87.27 @ TigerDirect)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-gh24nsb0]LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
[b]Total:[/b] $560.14
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-08 20:50 EST-0500)[/i][/quote]

I'd drop the PSU to a Corsair RM450 if it's cheaper, you definitely don't need more than 500W, especially with a 750ti. Also it might be cheaper for you to go to an matx case and save a bit on both the motherboard and case.
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#122
-1 Frags +

changed some more stuff around, changed processor, motherboard, ram, and psu. any more suggestions?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($160.99 @ Mwave)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Cooler Master GX 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $540.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-08 21:51 EST-0500)

changed some more stuff around, changed processor, motherboard, ram, and psu. any more suggestions?

[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36zFZ]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36zFZ/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36zFZ/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]

[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox]AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor[/url] ($109.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a78lmlxplus]Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard[/url] ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/a-data-memory-ax3u1600w8g9rb]A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($63.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003]Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp43751kr]EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card[/url] ($160.99 @ Mwave)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc912kkn1]Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs450acaad3us]Cooler Master GX 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply[/url] ($39.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-gh24nsb0]LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
[b]Total:[/b] $540.92
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-08 21:51 EST-0500)[/i]
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#123
4 Frags +
dr_insanechanged some more stuff around, changed processor, motherboard, ram, and psu. any more suggestions?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($112.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.30 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($36.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 400W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $507.21
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-08 23:20 EST-0500)

[quote=dr_insane]changed some more stuff around, changed processor, motherboard, ram, and psu. any more suggestions?[/quote]
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36D4I]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36D4I/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36D4I/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]

[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i34130]Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor[/url] ($112.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-h81mp33]MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($42.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-bls4g3d1609ds1s00]Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($39.30 @ Amazon)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex]Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n750ti2gd5oc]MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card[/url] ($149.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/silverstone-case-ps08b]Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($36.98 @ Newegg)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ss400etbronze]SeaSonic 400W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply[/url] ($49.99 @ Mwave)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe]Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
[b]Total:[/b] $507.21
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-08 23:20 EST-0500)[/i]
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#124
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300W should be more than enough (saves another 10$ and keeps it under 500$).

Keep in mind that you can't enable C6/7 states (should be disabled by default) with a lot of low-end PSUs (including Seasonic SS-xxxES/ET) or "things" will happen.

300W should be more than enough (saves another 10$ and keeps it under 500$).

Keep in mind that you can't enable C6/7 states (should be disabled by default) with a lot of low-end PSUs (including Seasonic SS-xxxES/ET) or "things" will happen.
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#125
-2 Frags +
Setsul300W should be more than enough (saves another 10$ and keeps it under 500$).

Keep in mind that you can't enable C6/7 states (should be disabled by default) with a lot of low-end PSUs (including Seasonic SS-xxxES/ET) or "things" will happen.

I'd have recommended a 300W except I don't know of any that aren't no-name pieces of shit, and at least with a 400-500W PSU he could upgrade to a decent midrange GPU without upgrading his PSU.

[quote=Setsul]300W should be more than enough (saves another 10$ and keeps it under 500$).

Keep in mind that you can't enable C6/7 states (should be disabled by default) with a lot of low-end PSUs (including Seasonic SS-xxxES/ET) or "things" will happen.[/quote]

I'd have recommended a 300W except I don't know of any that aren't no-name pieces of shit, and at least with a 400-500W PSU he could upgrade to a decent midrange GPU without upgrading his PSU.
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#126
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Not a build, but an upgrade question I'm having a tough time figuring out. I currently have a Asus P8Z68-V Pro mobo, and wondering if I could use a Ivy Bridge Chip and if I would need to update my bios or whatnot in order to make it work.

I've been searching and can not find a definitive answer. Some help would be great, thanks.

Not a build, but an upgrade question I'm having a tough time figuring out. I currently have a Asus P8Z68-V Pro mobo, and wondering if I could use a Ivy Bridge Chip and if I would need to update my bios or whatnot in order to make it work.

I've been searching and can not find a definitive answer. Some help would be great, thanks.
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#127
2 Frags +
kuestifNot a build, but an upgrade question I'm having a tough time figuring out. I currently have a Asus P8Z68-V Pro mobo, and wondering if I could use a Ivy Bridge Chip and if I would need to update my bios or whatnot in order to make it work.

I've been searching and can not find a definitive answer. Some help would be great, thanks.

if you have the motherboard and a sandy CPU, you can update it to the newest BIOS and it will support ivy CPUs, but IMO, if you have a sandy cpu already, I wouldn't upgrade, the jump from sandy-ivy or even sandy-haswell isn't that big for gaming performance.

[quote=kuestif]Not a build, but an upgrade question I'm having a tough time figuring out. I currently have a Asus P8Z68-V Pro mobo, and wondering if I could use a Ivy Bridge Chip and if I would need to update my bios or whatnot in order to make it work.

I've been searching and can not find a definitive answer. Some help would be great, thanks.[/quote]
if you have the motherboard and a sandy CPU, you can update it to the newest BIOS and it will support ivy CPUs, but IMO, if you have a sandy cpu already, I wouldn't upgrade, the jump from sandy-ivy or even sandy-haswell isn't that big for gaming performance.
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#128
-2 Frags +

Processor : Intel core i5 3570k 3.4 GHz - 209$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115233

Motherboard : MSI Z87-G45 -154$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130693

Video card : EVGA GTX 770 3GB - 359$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130948

Power Supply : Thermaltake TR-700 - 60$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153167

RAM : Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB - 65$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104262

Hard drive : Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 2TB - 90$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148834&ignorebbr=1

Case : Cooler Master Elite 431 - 50$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119256

CD Drive - Asus Black 18x DVD-ROM - 15$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135304R

Thermal Paste - Antec Formula 6 nano bullshit - 10$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835209059

Moniter - ASUS VG248QE - 270$
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2HH7G0/

If anyone has better parts please help me out

Processor : Intel core i5 3570k 3.4 GHz - 209$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115233

Motherboard : MSI Z87-G45 -154$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130693

Video card : EVGA GTX 770 3GB - 359$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130948

Power Supply : Thermaltake TR-700 - 60$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153167

RAM : Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB - 65$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104262

Hard drive : Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 2TB - 90$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148834&ignorebbr=1

Case : Cooler Master Elite 431 - 50$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119256

CD Drive - Asus Black 18x DVD-ROM - 15$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135304R

Thermal Paste - Antec Formula 6 nano bullshit - 10$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835209059

Moniter - ASUS VG248QE - 270$
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2HH7G0/?tag=teamfortresst-20

If anyone has better parts please help me out
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#129
0 Frags +
IrishhhhProcessor : Intel core i5 3570k 3.4 GHz - 209$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115233

Motherboard : MSI Z87-G45 -154$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130693

Video card : EVGA GTX 770 3GB - 359$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130948

Power Supply : Thermaltake TR-700 - 60$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153167

RAM : Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB - 65$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104262

Hard drive : Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 2TB - 90$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148834&ignorebbr=1

Case : Cooler Master Elite 431 - 50$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119256

CD Drive - Asus Black 18x DVD-ROM - 15$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135304R

Thermal Paste - Antec Formula 6 nano bullshit - 10$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835209059

Moniter - ASUS VG248QE - 270$
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2HH7G0/

If anyone has better parts please help me out

Your link goes to a 3570 non k edition(no overclocking).

Your cpu and mobo are incompatible, lga 1150 is for 4xxx processors and lga 1155 is for 3xxx processors.
The 4670k is the equivalent haswell gen proc: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899

There is already thermal compound applied to stock heatsinks so you can nix that if your going to stick with a stock cooler for now.

I really do not think you need the 3GB version of the 770, the monitor you chose runs a max resolution of 1920x1080, and the 2GB version will work perfectly for you. You can save some money going for something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127741

[quote=Irishhhh]Processor : Intel core i5 3570k 3.4 GHz - 209$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115233

Motherboard : MSI Z87-G45 -154$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130693

Video card : EVGA GTX 770 3GB - 359$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130948

Power Supply : Thermaltake TR-700 - 60$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153167

RAM : Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB - 65$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104262

Hard drive : Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 2TB - 90$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148834&ignorebbr=1

Case : Cooler Master Elite 431 - 50$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119256

CD Drive - Asus Black 18x DVD-ROM - 15$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135304R

Thermal Paste - Antec Formula 6 nano bullshit - 10$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835209059

Moniter - ASUS VG248QE - 270$
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2HH7G0/?tag=teamfortresst-20

If anyone has better parts please help me out[/quote]

Your link goes to a 3570 non k edition(no overclocking).

Your cpu and mobo are incompatible, lga 1150 is for 4xxx processors and lga 1155 is for 3xxx processors.
The 4670k is the equivalent haswell gen proc: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899

There is already thermal compound applied to stock heatsinks so you can nix that if your going to stick with a stock cooler for now.

I really do not think you need the 3GB version of the 770, the monitor you chose runs a max resolution of 1920x1080, and the 2GB version will work perfectly for you. You can save some money going for something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127741
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#130
0 Frags +

Maybe be little old but i need suggestions.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3FgL7

Maybe be little old but i need suggestions.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3FgL7
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#131
0 Frags +
FayngMaybe be little old but i need suggestions.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3FgL7

It would be nice to know your budget and all to make suggestions but definitely look into a 120/144hz monitor

[quote=Fayng]Maybe be little old but i need suggestions.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3FgL7[/quote]
It would be nice to know your budget and all to make suggestions but definitely look into a 120/144hz monitor
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#132
0 Frags +

Id say around 1000 to that price. And I definitely want a 120 hz at least.

Id say around 1000 to that price. And I definitely want a 120 hz at least.
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#133
0 Frags +

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8DqCD3
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8DqCD3/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8DqCD3/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i3-2120 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($114.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master DP6-9EDSA-0L-GP CPU Cooler ($7.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus P8B75-V ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($152.25 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $743.15
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-30 10:09 EDT-0400)

okay. so im not sure if the i3 would be a bottleneck, and im open to upgrade to an i5, but im not sure what would be best.

also, the motherboard has $70.00 shipping for some reason.

also, i'm pretty sure i could get the operating system for a discount, not sure tho.

also, should i be worried about this?

Asus P8B75-V ATX LGA1155 Motherboard has an onboard USB 3.0 header, but the Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case does not have front panel USB 3.0 ports.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8DqCD3
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8DqCD3/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8DqCD3/benchmarks/

[b]CPU:[/b] Intel Core i3-2120 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($114.98 @ SuperBiiz)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] Cooler Master DP6-9EDSA-0L-GP CPU Cooler ($7.99 @ SuperBiiz)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] Asus P8B75-V ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($152.25 @ Amazon)
[b]Memory:[/b] Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
[b]Storage:[/b] Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Best Buy)
[b]Video Card:[/b] Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Case:[/b] Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
[b]Operating System:[/b] Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
[b]Total:[/b] $743.15
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-30 10:09 EDT-0400)

okay. so im not sure if the i3 would be a bottleneck, and im open to upgrade to an i5, but im not sure what would be best.

also, the motherboard has $70.00 shipping for some reason.

also, i'm pretty sure i could get the operating system for a discount, not sure tho.

also, should i be worried about this?

[quote]Asus P8B75-V ATX LGA1155 Motherboard has an onboard USB 3.0 header, but the Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case does not have front panel USB 3.0 ports.[/quote]
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#134
1 Frags +
reddalso, should i be worried about this?
Asus P8B75-V ATX LGA1155 Motherboard has an onboard USB 3.0 header, but the Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case does not have front panel USB 3.0 ports.

If I'm correct then all that means is that you won't be able to use USB 3.0 sockets on the front of the case, they will still be available on the rear I/O panel though.

[quote=redd]
also, should i be worried about this?

[quote]Asus P8B75-V ATX LGA1155 Motherboard has an onboard USB 3.0 header, but the Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case does not have front panel USB 3.0 ports.[/quote][/quote]

If I'm correct then all that means is that you won't be able to use USB 3.0 sockets on the front of the case, they will still be available on the rear I/O panel though.
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#135
2 Frags +

#134
The i3-2120 is 2 gens old, 4th gen is current. I'd recommend an i3-4330.
No cooler needed, the CPU comes with one.
Different mainboard for a 4th gen (= LGA1150) CPU. Also µATX because smaller = cheaper.
Better and cheaper RAM.
Smaller case (see mobo), mostly a placeholder though, just take whatever you like.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($134.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($52.05 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($36.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $633.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-30 10:27 EDT-0400)

No USB 3.0 front ports means that you can't use the internal USB 3.0 headers. The USB 3.0 ports on the back will still work and there should be headers for front USB 2.0 ports too, so you'll just have USB 2.0 on the front panel.

#134
The i3-[b]2[/b]120 is 2 gens old, 4th gen is current. I'd recommend an i3-[b]4[/b]330.
No cooler needed, the CPU comes with one.
Different mainboard for a 4th gen (= LGA1150) CPU. Also µATX because smaller = cheaper.
Better and cheaper RAM.
Smaller case (see mobo), mostly a placeholder though, just take whatever you like.


[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hKvBTW]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hKvBTW/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hKvBTW/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]

[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i34330]Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor[/url] ($134.98 @ SuperBiiz)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gab85mds3h]Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($52.05 @ Newegg)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/team-memory-tlyd38g1600hc9dc01]Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($64.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st500dm002]Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($49.99 @ Best Buy)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx660dc2o2gd5]Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card[/url] ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/silverstone-case-ps08b]Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($36.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx430]Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply[/url] ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
[b]Operating System:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615]Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)[/url] ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
[b]Total:[/b] $633.96
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-30 10:27 EDT-0400)[/i]

No USB 3.0 front ports means that you can't use the internal USB 3.0 headers. The USB 3.0 ports on the back will still work and there should be headers for front USB 2.0 ports too, so you'll just have USB 2.0 on the front panel.
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#136
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thank you so much!
i've been getting a lot of help making this build so i'll definitely talk it over but this is really helpful!

thank you so much!
i've been getting a lot of help making this build so i'll definitely talk it over but this is really helpful!
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#137
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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - OEM
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard
RAM: Avexir Blitz 1.1 Original 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C10 2400MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (AVD3U24001004G-2BZ1)
PSU: Corsair Builder Series CX 750W Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020061-UK)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 Advanced Windowed Midi Tower Case
Graphics card: Asus GeForce GTX660 TI-DC2-2GD5 Nvidia Graphics Card

Thoughts? (Never really built a PC before, don't know if these are compatible with each other or if I'm missing stuff out. Hard drives and stuff can be ripped out of this PC)

CPU: [url=http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-418-IN]Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - OEM[/url]
Motherboard: [url=http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-514-AS&tool=3]Asus P8Z77-V LX Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard[/url]
RAM: [url=http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-068-AR]Avexir Blitz 1.1 Original 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C10 2400MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (AVD3U24001004G-2BZ1)[/url]
PSU: [url=http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-118-CS&tool=3]Corsair Builder Series CX 750W Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020061-UK)[/url]
Case: [url=http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-302-CM&groupid=2362&catid=29]Cooler Master HAF 912 Advanced Windowed Midi Tower Case[/url]
Graphics card: [url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/GTX660-TI-DC2-2GD5-Graphics-Surround-PCI-Express/dp/B008TO35EW]Asus GeForce GTX660 TI-DC2-2GD5 Nvidia Graphics Card[/url]

Thoughts? (Never really built a PC before, don't know if these are compatible with each other or if I'm missing stuff out. Hard drives and stuff can be ripped out of this PC)
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#138
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SpannzerCPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - OEM
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard
RAM: Avexir Blitz 1.1 Original 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C10 2400MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (AVD3U24001004G-2BZ1)
PSU: Corsair Builder Series CX 750W Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020061-UK)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 Advanced Windowed Midi Tower Case
Graphics card: Asus GeForce GTX660 TI-DC2-2GD5 Nvidia Graphics Card

Thoughts? (Never really built a PC before, don't know if these are compatible with each other or if I'm missing stuff out. Hard drives and stuff can be ripped out of this PC)

If you happen to have a microcenter near you, you could get the 4670k for the same price if you pick it up there. Also what is your price range? While I'm here, might as well post mine and get some critiques

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($113.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($158.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($67.83 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Wired Optical Mouse ($54.29 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Razer Kraken Pro Headset ($69.98 @ Best Buy)
Other: Windows 7 ($20.00)
Other: Razer Goliathus CONTROL ($24.99)
Total: $1254.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-06 20:30 EDT-0400)
[quote=Spannzer]CPU: [url=http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-418-IN]Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - OEM[/url]
Motherboard: [url=http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-514-AS&tool=3]Asus P8Z77-V LX Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard[/url]
RAM: [url=http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-068-AR]Avexir Blitz 1.1 Original 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C10 2400MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (AVD3U24001004G-2BZ1)[/url]
PSU: [url=http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-118-CS&tool=3]Corsair Builder Series CX 750W Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020061-UK)[/url]
Case: [url=http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-302-CM&groupid=2362&catid=29]Cooler Master HAF 912 Advanced Windowed Midi Tower Case[/url]
Graphics card: [url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/GTX660-TI-DC2-2GD5-Graphics-Surround-PCI-Express/dp/B008TO35EW]Asus GeForce GTX660 TI-DC2-2GD5 Nvidia Graphics Card[/url]

Thoughts? (Never really built a PC before, don't know if these are compatible with each other or if I'm missing stuff out. Hard drives and stuff can be ripped out of this PC)[/quote]
If you happen to have a microcenter near you, you could get the 4670k for the same price if you pick it up there. Also what is your price range? While I'm here, might as well post mine and get some critiques [quote][url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/q3FdrH]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/q3FdrH/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/q3FdrH/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]

[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k]Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($189.99 @ Micro Center)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2]Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler[/url] ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z87g43gaming]MSI Z87-G43 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($113.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-khx1600c9d3k28gx]Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-internal-hard-drive-sv300s37a120g]Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive[/url] ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003]Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($49.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp43757kr]EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card[/url] ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-400r]Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m]Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply[/url] ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe]Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
[b]Monitor:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vs247hp]Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor[/url] ($158.99 @ Best Buy)
[b]Keyboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-keyboard-sgk4000gkcl1us]Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard[/url] ($67.83 @ NCIX US)
[b]Mouse:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/razer-mouse-rz0100151400r3u1]Razer DeathAdder Wired Optical Mouse[/url] ($54.29 @ Amazon)
[b]Headphones:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/razer-headphones-rz0400870300r3u1]Razer Kraken Pro Headset[/url] ($69.98 @ Best Buy)
[b]Other:[/b] Windows 7 ($20.00)
[b]Other:[/b] Razer Goliathus CONTROL ($24.99)
[b]Total:[/b] $1254.96
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-06 20:30 EDT-0400)[/i][/quote]
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#139
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Fayng -snip-

Sorry for the late reply, been away for a while.

I've already got the graphics card so around £400 is my budget for everything else. Also I'm in Wales so there's no Microcenter here ;_;

[quote=Fayng] -snip- [/quote]
Sorry for the late reply, been away for a while.

I've already got the graphics card so around £400 is my budget for everything else. Also I'm in Wales so there's no Microcenter here ;_;
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#140
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make this mini ITX please

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4ymCrH

make this mini ITX please

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4ymCrH
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#141
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kind of an update to the partlist i posted earlier, just wanted to make sure everything looks good.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($136.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($22.27 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($188.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT H230 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($42.30 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($21.80 @ Amazon)
Total: $646.31
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-08 20:31 EDT-0400)

kind of an update to the partlist i posted earlier, just wanted to make sure everything looks good.

[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JjvfFT]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JjvfFT/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JjvfFT/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]

[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i34330]Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor[/url] ($136.99 @ Amazon)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr910htx3g1]Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler[/url] ($22.27 @ Amazon)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gab85mds3h]Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($73.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-hx316c10fwk28]Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($69.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003]Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($49.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx660dc2o2gd5]Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card[/url] ($188.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-cah230iw1]NZXT H230 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($39.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx430]Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply[/url] ($42.30 @ Amazon)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas]Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($21.80 @ Amazon)
[b]Total:[/b] $646.31
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-08 20:31 EDT-0400)[/i]
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#142
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Anyone know a quiet PSU even on high load (<30 dB)? Thinking about a SeaSonic X Series X650 because it was supposed to be really quiet, though pretty expensive for a 650W (it is 80+ gold though so go figure).

Also, waiting for the 4790k at the end of month/next month. At least 4.7 GHz air OC I'm hoping.

Anyone know a quiet PSU even on high load (<30 dB)? Thinking about a SeaSonic X Series X650 because it was supposed to be really quiet, though pretty expensive for a 650W (it is 80+ gold though so go figure).

Also, waiting for the 4790k at the end of month/next month. At least 4.7 GHz air OC I'm hoping.
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#143
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Making a computer for the first time... I have all my prices to Amazon because my dad has prime so it will be easy :)

Putting this here mainly for reference for others, will put my TF2 FPS and things of that nature!

(Also if you see roaring errors please help :) )

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H87-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.49 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.51 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($239.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.23 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2014 Stealth Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard ($96.24 @ Amazon)
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset ($71.17 @ Amazon)
Total: $1245.09
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-08 23:24 EDT-0400)

Making a computer for the first time... I have all my prices to Amazon because my dad has prime so it will be easy :)

Putting this here mainly for reference for others, will put my TF2 FPS and things of that nature!

(Also if you see roaring errors please help :) )

[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tcvfFT]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tcvfFT/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tcvfFT/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]

[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670]Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($219.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-h87plus]Asus H87-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($109.49 @ Amazon)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-bls2k4g3d169ds3]Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($87.51 @ Amazon)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd5000aakx]Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($51.49 @ Amazon)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42765kr]EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card[/url] ($239.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r]Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($59.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500m]Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply[/url] ($59.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Monitor:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vg248qe]Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor[/url] ($249.23 @ Amazon)
[b]Keyboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/razer-keyboard-rz0300393600r3m1]Razer Blackwidow 2014 Stealth Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard[/url] ($96.24 @ Amazon)
[b]Headphones:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/steelseries-headphones-51100]SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset[/url] ($71.17 @ Amazon)
[b]Total:[/b] $1245.09
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-08 23:24 EDT-0400)[/i]
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#144
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Knuckles_Making a computer for the first time... I have all my prices to Amazon because my dad has prime so it will be easy :)

Putting this here mainly for reference for others, will put my TF2 FPS and things of that nature!

(Also if you see roaring errors please help :) )

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H87-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.49 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.51 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($239.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.23 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2014 Stealth Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard ($96.24 @ Amazon)
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset ($71.17 @ Amazon)
Total: $1245.09
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-08 23:24 EDT-0400)

Isnt the K the exact same price? Also, I'd look into getting an ssd

[quote=Knuckles_]Making a computer for the first time... I have all my prices to Amazon because my dad has prime so it will be easy :)

Putting this here mainly for reference for others, will put my TF2 FPS and things of that nature!

(Also if you see roaring errors please help :) )

[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tcvfFT]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tcvfFT/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tcvfFT/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]

[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670]Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($219.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-h87plus]Asus H87-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($109.49 @ Amazon)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-bls2k4g3d169ds3]Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($87.51 @ Amazon)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd5000aakx]Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($51.49 @ Amazon)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42765kr]EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card[/url] ($239.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r]Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($59.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500m]Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply[/url] ($59.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Monitor:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vg248qe]Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor[/url] ($249.23 @ Amazon)
[b]Keyboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/razer-keyboard-rz0300393600r3m1]Razer Blackwidow 2014 Stealth Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard[/url] ($96.24 @ Amazon)
[b]Headphones:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/steelseries-headphones-51100]SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset[/url] ($71.17 @ Amazon)
[b]Total:[/b] $1245.09
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-08 23:24 EDT-0400)[/i][/quote]
Isnt the K the exact same price? Also, I'd look into getting an ssd
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#145
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Upgrade question:
I got a VG248QE a few months back, and since this is a 1920x1080 monitor and I came from a 1680x1050, I've noticed quite a hit in performance due to the resolution going up.

My current setup:
Asus P7P55-M mobo
i5 750 cpu
GTS 250 gpu
4 GB RAM (don't remember stats on that)

I'm leaning towards upgrading my GPU first, but I'm completely out of the loop when it comes to current GPUs, so any advice would be appreciated.

Upgrade question:
I got a VG248QE a few months back, and since this is a 1920x1080 monitor and I came from a 1680x1050, I've noticed quite a hit in performance due to the resolution going up.

My current setup:
Asus P7P55-M mobo
i5 750 cpu
GTS 250 gpu
4 GB RAM (don't remember stats on that)

I'm leaning towards upgrading my GPU first, but I'm completely out of the loop when it comes to current GPUs, so any advice would be appreciated.
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#146
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zigzterUpgrade question:
I got a VG248QE a few months back, and since this is a 1920x1080 monitor and I came from a 1680x1050, I've noticed quite a hit in performance due to the resolution going up.

My current setup:
Asus P7P55-M mobo
i5 750 cpu
GTS 250 gpu
4 GB RAM (don't remember stats on that)

I'm leaning towards upgrading my GPU first, but I'm completely out of the loop when it comes to current GPUs, so any advice would be appreciated.

Whats your price range?

[quote=zigzter]Upgrade question:
I got a VG248QE a few months back, and since this is a 1920x1080 monitor and I came from a 1680x1050, I've noticed quite a hit in performance due to the resolution going up.

My current setup:
Asus P7P55-M mobo
i5 750 cpu
GTS 250 gpu
4 GB RAM (don't remember stats on that)

I'm leaning towards upgrading my GPU first, but I'm completely out of the loop when it comes to current GPUs, so any advice would be appreciated.[/quote]
Whats your price range?
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#147
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Oh right. Less than 250-300 if possible.

Oh right. Less than 250-300 if possible.
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#148
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For my first PC, anyone recommending anything I can cut out for a 120 hz monitor and still stay in my 1k budget?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($151.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($69.97 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($70.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $992.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

For my first PC, anyone recommending anything I can cut out for a 120 hz monitor and still stay in my 1k budget?

[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tvZCFT]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tvZCFT/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url]

[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k]Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($228.98 @ OutletPC)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87xud3h]Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($151.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-bls2kit4g3d1339ds1s00]Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory[/url] ($69.97 @ TigerDirect)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sandisk-internal-hard-drive-sdssdhp128gg25]Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive[/url] ($70.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex]Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n750titf2gd5oc]MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card[/url] ($144.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4bl]Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii620bronze]SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply[/url] ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas]Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($16.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Operating System:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050]Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)[/url] ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
[b]Total:[/b] $992.85
[i]Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available[/i]
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#149
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Hey guys,

I'm currently looking to put together a new PC that will run TF2 and other similar games well. I'm also looking for something that has plenty of power & speed, and won't blow up on me like my previous computer. I have a friend who can put it together for me, I just need the parts. Thus, I'd greatly appreciate it if someone could make a pcpartpicker for me.

I have a budget of around $1000-$1150, and already have a case (and possibly other usable parts - I'll need to get clarification).

I'd appreciate any assistance.

Hey guys,

I'm currently looking to put together a new PC that will run TF2 and other similar games well. I'm also looking for something that has plenty of power & speed, and won't blow up on me like my previous computer. I have a friend who can put it together for me, I just need the parts. Thus, I'd greatly appreciate it if someone could make a [url=http://pcpartpicker.com]pcpartpicker[/url] for me.

I have a budget of around $1000-$1150, and already have a case (and possibly other usable parts - I'll need to get clarification).

I'd appreciate any assistance.
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#150
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slideHey guys,

I'm currently looking to put together a new PC that will run TF2 and other similar games well. I'm also looking for something that has plenty of power & speed, and won't blow up on me like my previous computer. I have a friend who can put it together for me, I just need the parts. Thus, I'd greatly appreciate it if someone could make a pcpartpicker for me.

I have a budget of around $1000-$1150, and already have a case (and possibly other usable parts - I'll need to get clarification).

I'd appreciate any assistance.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LLpKK8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LLpKK8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($389.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($100.00 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1099.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

You can most likely cut on the gfx if you want to add more storage space, but 1TB of storage will go for another 50$. What components do you have now? Also, completely beast build, will eat anything you will throw at him in 1200P even 1440P with some tweaks (and presuming you overclock that thing).

[quote=slide]Hey guys,

I'm currently looking to put together a new PC that will run TF2 and other similar games well. I'm also looking for something that has plenty of power & speed, and won't blow up on me like my previous computer. I have a friend who can put it together for me, I just need the parts. Thus, I'd greatly appreciate it if someone could make a [url=http://pcpartpicker.com]pcpartpicker[/url] for me.

I have a budget of around $1000-$1150, and already have a case (and possibly other usable parts - I'll need to get clarification).

I'd appreciate any assistance.[/quote]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LLpKK8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LLpKK8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($389.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($100.00 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1099.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

You can most likely cut on the gfx if you want to add more storage space, but 1TB of storage will go for another 50$. What components do you have now? Also, completely beast build, will eat anything you will throw at him in 1200P even 1440P with some tweaks (and presuming you overclock that thing).
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