[Build Complete] First Build
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor | $199.99 @ Newegg |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $23.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Motherboard | ASRock P67 Extreme4 Gen3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard | $139.99 @ Newegg |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory | $28.99 @ Newegg |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1066 Memory | $34.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $74.98 @ NCIX US |
| Video Card | Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 1GB Video Card | $164.98 @ Newegg |
| Case | Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case | $49.99 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | Antec EarthWatts Green 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply | $68.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Optical Drive | Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer | $15.99 @ Newegg |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $802.88 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-02 15:28 EST-0500 |
This was my first build that I made about a year ago. I purchased all of the parts except for Windows 7 Ultimate. And the HP 2338h Widescreen monitor. This build is working fantastically for me so far. I would really recommend the Intel K series if you are into overclocking, as I was. The CoolerMaster is pretty spectacular. One beef I do have is that the Rosewill Challenger case sucks when it comes to cable management, and for that I wish I had bought another case.
Eventually I would like to purchase some higher quality materials including a GD better case. But anyhow, this build was a success and I thought I might share some of it with all of you Redditers.
Cheers!
EDIT: Here's some pics of the build. http://s1320.beta.photobucket.com/user/tr1551/library/PC%20Build
Posted Dec 2, 2012, 6:08 PM UTC · edited