[Build Help] How can I make this build as cool and QUIET as possible? Also, will the PSU fit?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor | $169.99 @ Microcenter |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H-MVP Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard | $102.00 @ NCIX US |
| Memory | Samsung 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $34.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $74.98 @ NCIX US |
| Storage | Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk | $104.99 @ B&H |
| Video Card | Asus Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card | $119.99 @ Newegg |
| Case | Silverstone TJ08B-E MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $99.99 @ Amazon |
| Power Supply | SeaSonic 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply | $79.99 @ Newegg |
| Optical Drive | Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer | $17.89 @ Outlet PC |
| Other | Card reader/USB | $26.99 |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $831.80 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-02 14:20 EST-0500 |
I already have a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and OS. I'd like to keep it under $900, so I left some wiggle room to spend on cooling things. It's for college and beyond, and some gaming.
edit: added link to the card reader/USB hub
Posted Dec 2, 2012, 7:24 PM UTC
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