first timer. Need help putting together a 800$ build.

[Peter Eter]

Good day,

I need to build a pc that can run some 3d modeling programs/renderers but on a budget.
That is why I have chosen the i7-3770K CPU as the starting ground for my build with 16gb of RAM and a 250gb SSD.
The integrated GPU will be fine for now and if I need one later for games I will supplement with a ~200-300$ GPU later on.

As for the motherboard, PSU and case I have no idea. I would like to overclock the CPU slightly and have no need for SLI.
If you could give me some suggestions it would be a great help to get some direction for finalizing my build.


Don't need extra storage, windows, dvd writer and Peripherals.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($118.48 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($141.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $823.42
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 09:37 EDT-0400)

 

[juve9le]

Hez Peter Eter,

Your build is very decent for 3d modeling. However, I did some changes for you.

I added a CPU cooler so you can overclock without problem.
I downgraded a lil bit the CPU for the 3770 and the Motherboard is plenty enough for what you need.
I changed the SSD for a sandisk and added a 1TB HDD (you can change that but I figured you might need room for your projects)

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Gczt
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Gczt/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Gczt/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($291.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($98.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.84 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $820.71
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 11:58 EDT-0400)

 

[HiTechObsessed]

You downgraded to a locked CPU and got a Z77 board? And the CX is a poor choice for power supply.

Changed things up to get you a better power supply, better CPU, much faster RAM. You'll want the faster RAM with this kind of work, you'll definitely notice the speed increase.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($139.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.95 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $817.40
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 12:20 EDT-0400)

 

[juve9le]

Yep the CPU was a mistake. My bad

And you think the stock cpu cooler will be enough if he overclocks it ?

You downgraded to a locked CPU and got a Z77 board? And the CX is a poor choice for power supply.

Changed things up to get you a better power supply, better CPU, much faster RAM. You'll want the faster RAM with this kind of work, you'll definitely notice the speed increase.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($139.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.95 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $817.40
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 12:20 EDT-0400)

 

[HiTechObsessed]

It's not enough right now, but if later he decides he needs the extra oomph, a $30 cooler like the EVO will work.

 

[Peter Eter]

It's not enough right now, but if later he decides he needs the extra oomph, a $30 cooler like the EVO will work.

good stuff. I will add the cooler, will it fit in the miniATX if I buy a GPU later on like the GTX 760?

GeForce GTX 760:
GTX 760 Graphics Card Dimensions:
4.376 inchesHeight
9.5 inchesLength
Dual-slotWidth
Thermal and Power Specs:
97 CMaximum GPU Temperature (in C)
170 WGraphics Card Power (W)
500 W recommended

and will the 550w power requirement be sufficient. the pcpartpicker estimated 170watt for the build and the GTX is another 170watt =340watt.
how did you decide the XFX psu is better?

Changed the ram to 2400 frequency.

Final question; Are there any parts that you would prefer in exchange for a small price increase? I think I can stretch the budget to 850-900$ if I sell my grandma's walker.

 

[HiTechObsessed]

Assuming you're talking about the Core 1000 I linked above? If so, then yes that GPU will certainly fit

550w is more than plenty. That system at full gaming load will draw you around 325-350w, and if overclocked no more than 375w.

XFX is built by SeaSonic, which is top notch quality when it comes to power supplies. The CX series is built using inferior and small capacitors, which aren't built for stress. Overclocking and running higher end GPUs can draw some power, and I wouldn't want you risking an entire $800 build on a power supply when you could have avoided the issue by paying an extra $10.

Best analogy for how to expand the budget, I'm going to keep that for my own use later lol I think really the only thing I would change is maybe upgrade to the WD Caviar Black HDD if you need the storage, as that'll help saving/loading times for projects, and spend whatever else you feel comfortable spending on the CPU cooler. A good budget cooler for $30 is the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, but you could spend about $70 and get the Noctua NH-D14 and get an extremely efficient and quiet cooler that will allow you to overclock pretty dang well.

 

[Llamaluvr97]

This is what I recommend for an $800 Build.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $760.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-12 20:08 EDT-0400)