[Build Ready] $1450 gaming PC by a first time Computer Builder
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| 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 | $34.89 @ Outlet PC |
| Motherboard | Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard | $128.99 @ NCIX US |
| Memory | G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | $54.99 @ Newegg |
| Hard Drive | Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $109.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Hard Drive | Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk | $117.99 @ Newegg |
| Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card | $407.55 @ Newegg |
| Case | Thermaltake VN300M1W2N ATX Full Tower Case | $124.99 @ Microcenter |
| Power Supply | Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply | $130.98 @ Newegg |
| Optical Drive | Lite-On IHBS112-04 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer | $64.99 @ Newegg |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) | $98.98 @ Outlet PC |
| Mouse | Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse | $54.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping and discounts when available. | $1519.32 |
I also plan to buy a 4 or 5 extra fans to put on the case. How does this look? I'm very new to all this, but this is what I've put together with the help of some Steam friends.
Posted Jul 10, 2012, 6:48 AM UTC · edited
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