[Build Help] - Looking for recommendations/improvements with a budget of $1200-$1500.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $149.99 @ Microcenter |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $29.99 @ NCIX US |
| Motherboard | ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard | $119.98 @ Outlet PC |
| Memory | Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $66.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $67.99 @ NCIX US |
| Storage | Intel 330 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk | $94.99 @ NCIX US |
| Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card | $349.99 @ Newegg |
| Case | Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | $69.99 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | Corsair Professional Gold 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply | $195.98 @ Newegg |
| Optical Drive | Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer | $17.89 @ Outlet PC |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1133.78 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-02 10:43 EST-0500 |
I've made my low range budget, but if there are parts that will improve performance that's worth the price please add suggestions.
Posted Dec 2, 2012, 3:46 PM UTC
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