Budget Haswell Build Suggestions?

[Ivan Ho]

Hello, I'm planning to build a Haswell PC over using ivy-bridge since I think I would regret not keeping up to date with the newest releases. I'd like to keep my budget around $800 I live in Canada so unfortunately, shipping will cost a lot if it's from sites in the USA, and prices here are abit more. I already have an ASUS HD 7770 Graphics card so keep GPU off the list. I won't be playing any hard core games such as BF3 or crysis 3 in ultra settings, merely just league of legends once in a while. I'd mostly be using this PC in more of the video/media department. Firstly, I have no clue as to which Haswell i5 processor to go that's worth it's price to performance. Motherboards are also confusing and hard to distinguish which to use, all i know is that I won't be using dual graphics card, and i'll need a LGA 1150 mobo. Confused with RAM compatibly as well, but preferable 8 GB @ 1600Mhz at , for better performance i'll get more if I need to. I'd like it make this PC future Proof so I can get DDR4 when it comes out and hopefully my mobo will be compatible. Lastly, i'm not sure if I should get 1 120GB SSD and 500G~1TB SATA Drive, Or have 2 60G SSD (Raid 0 Config) With the SATA Drive. If anyone can provide a list build for me, and give further info on anything that'd be great!

 

[sophiebeth100]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($237.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($155.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.95 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.84 @ Expansys Canada)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.27 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.50 @ Vuugo)
Total: $811.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-14 05:57 EDT-0400)

Here you are. Included a DVD burner in case you may need one to install OS etc. With this cooler, Z87 motherboard and unlocked processor you'll be able to overclock your system, if you so desire. With an SSD, raid 0 really isn't necessary as speeds are already huge. Any questions, just let me know

 

[Ivan Ho]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($237.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($155.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.95 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.84 @ Expansys Canada)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.27 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.50 @ Vuugo)
Total: $811.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-14 05:57 EDT-0400)

Here you are. Included a DVD burner in case you may need one to install OS etc. With this cooler, Z87 motherboard and unlocked processor you'll be able to overclock your system, if you so desire. With an SSD, raid 0 really isn't necessary as speeds are already huge. Any questions, just let me know

Thanks for the quick reply and the list ! I'd like to have some knowledge about building PCs myself so when researching in Mobos, what are typical things you look for? And how do I know that the PSU is compatiable with Haswell? Can you run me through what was going through your head when you were picking out my parts lol

 

[sophiebeth100]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($237.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($155.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.95 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.84 @ Expansys Canada)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.27 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.50 @ Vuugo)
Total: $811.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-14 05:57 EDT-0400)

Here you are. Included a DVD burner in case you may need one to install OS etc. With this cooler, Z87 motherboard and unlocked processor you'll be able to overclock your system, if you so desire. With an SSD, raid 0 really isn't necessary as speeds are already huge. Any questions, just let me know

Thanks for the quick reply and the list ! I'd like to have some knowledge about building PCs myself so when researching in Mobos, what are typical things you look for? And how do I know that the PSU is compatiable with Haswell? Can you run me through what was going through your head when you were picking out my parts lol

Well, first things first. If you want to overclock your processor you're going to want to pick a processor that ends in 'K', such as the 4670K above. You'll also need a better cooler than the stock one Intel provide, and the Hyper 212 Evo is the perfect balance between price and performance. The motherboard has the Z87 chipset which is the chipset for overclocking, and has an 1150 socket which Haswell utilises. There is a list here for Haswell certified PSUs, the one I chose just so happens to be one: http://techreport.com/review/24897/the-big-haswell-psu-compatibility-list
Haswell will work on other PSUs, it just won't be able to utilise the power saving mode. I'm off to work now so can't go as in depth as I'd like. Any questions, just drop me a PM and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

 

[Ivan Ho]

Are these Mobos good too? Trying to save abit .


http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=26_1207_1206_1201&item_id=061110
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=1201&item_id=061014

 

[sophiebeth100]

Are these Mobos good too? Trying to save abit .


http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=26_1207_1206_1201&item_id=061110
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=1201&item_id=061014

The second one good - only go for Z87 boards so you can overclock.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Another Haswell Build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($237.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($184.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Patriot Intel Extreme Master, Limited Ed 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.25 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.79 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Cougar Volant (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.50 @ Vuugo)
Total: $827.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-15 15:42 EDT-0400)