[Build Ready] Need a quick look-over. Have a few questions on my choices.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor | $189.99 @ Microcenter |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $29.98 @ Outlet PC |
| Thermal Compound | Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste | $4.98 @ Outlet PC |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard | $135.99 @ NCIX US |
| Memory | Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $64.23 @ Amazon |
| Storage | Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk | $112.99 @ Adorama |
| Storage | Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $89.98 @ Outlet PC |
| Video Card | Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card | $289.99 @ Newegg |
| Case | Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case | $99.99 @ NCIX US |
| Power Supply | Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply | $59.99 @ Microcenter |
| Optical Drive | Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer | $14.99 @ Newegg |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1093.10 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-13 20:53 EDT-0400 |
Wanting a long-lasting gaming rig for 1080p gaming (at least for awhile) on my 24" monitor. Have the mouse and keyboard already.
I don't have a Microcenter around me (about a 4 hour drive away) so the price is closer to $1175.
Does this build have what it takes to stay on top of things for awhile? Is there any way to lower the costs but keep the performance at this level or higher? Is the 7970 worth it or is the 7950 more than enough for $100 dollars less?
Thank you!
Posted Apr 14, 2013, 12:19 AM UTC · edited
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