Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: 1-2 weeks
Budget Range: 700 - 750 after rebate/ shipping etc
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming - diablo 3, wow, Rpgs (doesn't need to run at max settings), surfing
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: No existing parts
Do you need to buy OS: No .
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: No preference. Not near a microcenter/ frys
Location: C'ville, Virginia, US
Parts Preferences: by brand or type (e.g.: I would like to upgrade to Intel CPU)
Overclocking: Maybe, leaning on no since I'm not comfortable with it
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: hmm...anything decent, prefer to spend about 100 on the monitor
Additional Comments: First time building my own rig, so preferably parts don't require a lot of expertise to put together?
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I moved and don't have a PC.
I've read through quite a few threads and thought I'd go with something like this build below. A few questions,
1. Are these parts ok together? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
2. Do I need a board like z77 if I won't be Overclocking and isn't likely to upgrade in the next 2 years? Is there a cheaper alternative?
3. Any recommendations for a decent gaming monitor? Would like one that's at least 21"
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i3-2120 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($116.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($102.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 6870 1GB Video Card ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Illusion ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: OCZ 600W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $609.46
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-08 15:29 EDT-0400)
Budget Range: 700 - 750 after rebate/ shipping etc
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming - diablo 3, wow, Rpgs (doesn't need to run at max settings), surfing
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: No existing parts
Do you need to buy OS: No .
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: No preference. Not near a microcenter/ frys
Location: C'ville, Virginia, US
Parts Preferences: by brand or type (e.g.: I would like to upgrade to Intel CPU)
Overclocking: Maybe, leaning on no since I'm not comfortable with it
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: hmm...anything decent, prefer to spend about 100 on the monitor
Additional Comments: First time building my own rig, so preferably parts don't require a lot of expertise to put together?
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I moved and don't have a PC.
I've read through quite a few threads and thought I'd go with something like this build below. A few questions,
1. Are these parts ok together? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
2. Do I need a board like z77 if I won't be Overclocking and isn't likely to upgrade in the next 2 years? Is there a cheaper alternative?
3. Any recommendations for a decent gaming monitor? Would like one that's at least 21"
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i3-2120 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($116.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($102.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 6870 1GB Video Card ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Illusion ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: OCZ 600W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $609.46
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-08 15:29 EDT-0400)