[Build Complete] First build done, many a lesson learned
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor | $189.99 @ Microcenter |
| Motherboard | MSI Z77A-G45 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard | $134.99 @ Newegg |
| Memory | Samsung 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $46.99 @ Microcenter |
| Hard Drive | Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.D 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $99.99 @ Newegg |
| Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 2GB Video Card | $233.04 @ NCIX US |
| Case | Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case | $119.18 @ Mac Connection |
| Power Supply | Thermaltake 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply | $54.99 @ Newegg |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) | $98.99 @ B&H |
| Keyboard | Logitech MK520 Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard w/Laser Mouse | $47.99 @ B&H |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping and discounts when available. | $1026.15 |
Well I finally got it up and running. The only major problem I ran into was that I had no idea that if I was using an old HD with my OS on it, I would ultimately have to buy windows 7 and start fresh again. I derped and I derped hard on that part. Hooked up all the new hardware, threw my old HD in there and couldn't get it to boot but thankfully the interwebs saved me there =D I do plan on upgrading a few things in the near future, as well as overclocking but I want to get a nice cpu cooler and some more items before I do that.
Posted Jun 24, 2012, 1:43 AM UTC
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