Need help on first build

rudo2mas

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These are the current parts I've thought of going with excluding the graphics card because I am saving up for a GTX 780.
So excluding the graphics card my budget is around $500.

Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4 GHz Quad-Core

CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600

ASRock Z77 Pro4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

These are parts I have in mind. I need help on a power supply and your thoughts on what I've picked out.
Thanks!

 
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pcpartpicker only has reputable vendors on their site, i also did manage this as well

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3239r
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3239r/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3239r/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G55 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($127.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($499.99 @...

rudo2mas

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I do have an OS and I have a cheap optical drive. Sorry for not mentioning that :)

 

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I will not be overclocking and idk. Is there a big difference between the 3570k and 4670k? Does the 4670k cost a little more?
 

rudo2mas

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I'll go with the ram and HDD and PSU you picked out. I should have also mentioned I have discount on the Intel CPU I am planning on getting which is why I picked that out. So I would need a motherboard that supports it.
 

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3224b
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3224b/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3224b/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.94 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.19 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $550.34
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-01 01:43 EST-0500)

went over but its everything you need for 550
 

Bad_Kitty13

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you should also be looking for ddr3 memory with a cas latency (cl) of 8 and a speed of 1600 and the set must be dual channel ie (2x2gbs, 2x4gbs) and the voltage cannot exceed 1.5 voltage as the memory controller is only rated for 1.575v
 

Bad_Kitty13

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the 212 htper evo is compatible with almost anything and yes it works with the 1155 socket i chose this motherboard because it is really well recieved and supports sli just in case you want to add another 780 later down the road and i changed the power supply because the xfx core edition is actually one of the better ones you can get and it is cheaper

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/32309
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/32309/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/32309/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Apevia X-Plorer2 Black/Blue ATX Mid Tower Case ($62.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1130.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-01 02:27 EST-0500)
 

rudo2mas

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Looks good :D. One thing though, is Ncix a reliable site to buy from. I've actually never heard of them and is there a reason why they're components cost less then, lets say, newegg? I mean the same PSU is almost $100 more on newegg, lol.
 

Bad_Kitty13

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pcpartpicker only has reputable vendors on their site, i also did manage this as well

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3239r
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3239r/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3239r/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G55 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($127.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Apevia X-Plorer2 Black/Blue ATX Mid Tower Case ($62.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1138.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-01 02:37 EST-0500)

it has the new i5 and 1150 socket motherboard for 8 dollars more the only thing is you cant over clock and the 4670 is slightly better than the 3570
 
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