Gaming Rig Suggestions

[Dylan Patel-1309083]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/UxI0

Here is the rig I am planning to build, is there any way to get it under 1K w/o changing the cpu and gpu? Also is this a good build any thoughts on it?

 

[slomo4sho]

Your selected GPU and CPU eat up $600 of your budget. You want to fit peripherals, OS and other components into $400? It isn't going to happen.

 

[senkasaw]

Your budgeted GPU and CPU eat up $600 of your budget. You want to fit peripherals, OS and other components into $400? It isn't going to happen.

echo ^

Solid build though. A bit cheap on the monitor...but I'm a monitor nut 😉

 

[larrym]

You might want to get the low profile ram as that cooler is very big and my cover your ram slots. Only suggestions I have on lowering the cost is a cheaper case and go with the CM 212 evo cooler. This might save you about $60-$80 depending on the case. Since you have a monitor, keyboard, mouse and os listed, it will be hard to get it under $1000 unless you find some good deals or sales.

 

[slomo4sho]

This is my recommendation.

AMD Build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.69 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($56.95 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.61 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.95 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VH232H 23.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech Call of Duty: MW3 Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech M305 Wireless Optical Mouse ($22.45 @ Amazon)
Total: $1004.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

Intel build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.69 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.61 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.95 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VH232H 23.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech Call of Duty: MW3 Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech M305 Wireless Optical Mouse ($22.45 @ Amazon)
Total: $975.61
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

 

[Dylan Patel-1309083]

Thanks slomo I was wondering if I should get a cheap ssd by using the remaining 30 bucks to put my os on? Is that alright or should I get a better gpu?

 

[Dylan Patel-1309083]

This is my recommendation.

AMD Build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.69 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($56.95 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.61 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.95 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VH232H 23.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech Call of Duty: MW3 Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech M305 Wireless Optical Mouse ($22.45 @ Amazon)
Total: $1004.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

Intel build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.69 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.61 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.95 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VH232H 23.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech Call of Duty: MW3 Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech M305 Wireless Optical Mouse ($22.45 @ Amazon)
Total: $975.61
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

What about a PSU?

 

[slomo4sho]

What about a PSU?

Not sure how I missed the PSU! The Corsair CX600M would work.