[Build Help] Pretty common looking build around these parts, but I have a few questions
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor | $229.99 @ Newegg |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $29.99 @ Newegg |
| Motherboard | ASRock Z77 Extreme6 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard | $184.99 @ Newegg |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $46.99 @ Newegg |
| Hard Drive | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $101.98 @ Newegg |
| Video Card | MSI GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card | $399.99 @ Newegg |
| Case | NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case | $109.98 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | NZXT 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply | $115.98 @ Newegg |
| Optical Drive | Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer | $20.98 @ Newegg |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping and discounts when available. | $1240.87 |
After creeping this sub-reddit for months, I finally put together my own build.
Although, I have a few questions!
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Does this motherboard have an onboard video card? It'd be nice to be able to use the computer while holding off on buying the dedicated video card for a few months. I just graduated, so I'm low on funds until I start work next week :P
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I don't really plan on overclocking (yet), so would an aftermarket CPU cooler be necessary?
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Because I don't plan on overclocking, is 650w overkill? I do plan to SLI two cards maybe a year or two down the road, but I've been thinking that maybe buying a whole new video card at that point may be better. *shrug.
Any help (and/or build changes) would be greatly appreciated!
Posted Jul 10, 2012, 5:00 AM UTC