[Build Ready] First time builder for an ~1,500 gaming PC. Need some suggestions for a power supply.
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 | Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler | $84.99 @ NCIX US |
| Motherboard | ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard | $127.86 @ Newegg |
| Memory | Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | $44.99 @ Microcenter |
| Hard Drive | Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $109.99 @ Newegg |
| Hard Drive | Crucial M4 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk | $69.00 @ B&H |
| Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 570 2.5GB Video Card | $319.99 @ Newegg |
| Case | Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case | $49.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Optical Drive | Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer | $59.99 @ Newegg |
| Monitor | Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor | $149.98 @ NCIX US |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) | $98.99 @ B&H |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping and discounts when available. | $1305.76 |
So, this is my first build, and after some research and the help of alot of people from r/buildapc, I have my parts picked out. Its going to be used for gaming, and I would like it to run all games on high settings with good frames. How did I do? One thing I'm a little unsure about is the SSD, should I upgrade it or will 64 gb be enough? Also, I need some suggestions for a power supply that would best suit the rest of the parts I have. And lastly, if this is a terrible build, don't be afraid to tell me. Like I said, I'm new. Thanks in advance!
Posted Jun 24, 2012, 4:57 AM UTC
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