[Build Ready] Although I went a bit over budget
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| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor | $169.99 @ Microcenter |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master GeminII S 69.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $48.47 @ NCIX US |
| Motherboard | ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard | $121.50 @ Newegg |
| Memory | Patriot G2 Series Division 2 Edition 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $99.99 @ Newegg |
| Hard Drive | Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk | $199.99 @ Microcenter |
| Video Card | Diamond Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card | $429.99 @ Newegg |
| Case | NZXT M59 - 001BK ATX Mid Tower Case | $57.98 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | SeaSonic 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply | $159.99 @ Newegg |
| Optical Drive | Sony DDU1681S-0B DVD/CD Drive | $17.00 @ Amazon |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (64-bit) | $136.99 @ B&H |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping and discounts when available. | $1441.89 |
I took all your advice to heart and made several improvements, including getting a K-series i5 for over-clocking. I originally had my budget set for 1,100 but as you can see, clearly ran it over by roughly 30%. Is there any possibility of parts that could drop in price and still perform at the same level I'm aiming for? (Video editing/gaming)
I was also unsure if I overclocked it, how well heat would could be addressed using the case I had chosen. Thanks a lot guys, you've been an invaluable help to me!
Posted Jun 23, 2012, 11:10 PM UTC
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