[Build Ready] Gaming PC ~ $1400, first build, advice appreciated!
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 | $33.50 @ NCIX US |
| Motherboard | ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard | $121.50 @ Newegg |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $46.99 @ Newegg |
| Hard Drive | Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $109.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card | $417.55 @ Newegg |
| Case | Antec Nine Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case | $79.99 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | Corsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply | $109.99 @ Newegg |
| Optical Drive | Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer | $21.98 @ Newegg |
| Monitor | Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor | $184.98 @ NCIX US |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping and discounts when available. | $1316.46 |
Just wanted to check if everything in this build is compatible with one another. Also, a couple things:
I originally had included an SSD in this build, but took it out as I rarely turn off my computer, so the shortened boot time would be irrelevant to me, and I wouldn't mind a few extra seconds of load time when playing games. Are they really worth the investment now?
Are there any major differences I should note about the different manufacturers of the GTX 670 card?
I've read both good, and bad reviews about the Antec Nine Hundred case, but I really like the design of the case. Any recommendations of good cases you've come across?
Posted Jun 24, 2012, 12:30 AM UTC
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