$850 Gaming PC Help

[cramved]

Hi I am wondering if this build would work and if it would be good. I am going to be using the PC for games (minecraft, Tf2,BF3) and i will also be using the PC for a little bit of blender.


CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.97 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G45 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($40.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 3 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.90 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($98.98 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply: Raidmax 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $858.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-09 22:09 EST-0500)
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rKEr
thanks!!

 

[BreadWhistle]

Everything seems fine.... EXCEPT FOR THE PSU! I wouldn't trust Raidmax to not blow up your system. Raidmax barely does cases right, why would their PSU's be any better? Get an XFX 550w. Never slouch cash on your PSU. If anything, it should be #1 priority.

 

[JMer806]

That looks good except the PSU. I don't like the brand, and 500W seems a little low. It'll probably run the system, but it leaves no room for expansion. I'd get at least a 650W - Corsair, XFX, and Seasonic are all good brands.

Also, do you already have your OS? Remember to factor in the cost of Windows if you need to buy it. 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium OEM goes for around $80-90 IIRC.

Edit - Forgot to specify Windows 7 Home Premium

 

[djangoringo]

True, i was going to recommend that, also made some changes for the better (if you don't have a hdd, i put it instead of the ssd), and a 660 ti which is better than the 660 non ti, and better than the 7950.


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rLJo
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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.97 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G45 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($40.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($53.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $838.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

 

[cramved]

I know someone who works at microsoft so i can get windows for super cheap and i am going to get a bigger hard drive later because the pc will only be for gaming so the psu and the 660 ti are good

 

[cramved]

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