New build

[thebattalion]

So yeah I want to play games on the pc at like max graphics (ultra settings) with a steady 50-60 fps. Here is my current build so far and also feel free to change some things. My budget is $1500 since im not that rich. I also think i'll be buying everything from Micro Center since there in my neighborhood.

Intel Core i5-3570K Processor: ($170 @ MicroCenter)

Corsair Hydro Series H80 High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler Kit: ($110 @ MicroCenter)

EVGA GTX 680 Superclocked Graphics Card: ($470 @ MicroCenter)

ASRock Z77 Extreme6 LGA 1155 ATX Intel Motherboard ($160 @ MicroCenter)

Samsung 8GB DDR3-1600 : ($48 @ MicroCenter)

128GB Samsung 830 Series SSD: ($130 @ MicroCenter)

2TB Western Digital Caviar Black Hard Drive: ($180 @ MicroCenter)

750W Corsair TX750 V2 ATX Power Supply: ($120 @ MicroCenter)

CM Storm Enforcer Mid Tower ATX Gaming Computer Case: ($90 @ MicroCenter)

Lite-ON 24X SATA DVD Burner: ($17 @ MicroCenter)

TOTAL: $1495

 

[Deemo13]

I would not recommend the H80 as a cooler. I would go for the Noctua NH-D14 instead.

 

[thebattalion]

Well the thing is, MicroCenter doesn't sell the Noctua NH-D14, so any other alternatives?

 

[PoplicoMan]

I wouldnt recommend a USB DVD burner, because it depends on whether the BIOS Supports it externally, itd be alot easier and safer to go with a 20$ SATA DVD/CD drive. FTW is just a 680 pce cooler on a 670. Its not worth the extra price when aftermarket provides better cooling.

 

[Deemo13]

Well, if you want the liquid cooling, how much is the H100?

 

[PoplicoMan]

120$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181032

 

[strife_ff7]

Some of these parts you should definitely not get from microcenter. The prices are to high and you'll also have to add tax on top of it.

corsair h80 $70 after $15 rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181016

evga gt 670 ftw $380 after $20 rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130787

samsung 830 $110 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2318704&CatId=5300

wd black 2tb $160 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=58376&vpn=WD2002FAEX&manufacture=Western%20Digital%20WD

corsair tx750 v2 $90 after $20 rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021

cm storm enforcer $75 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WK3KKQ/?tag=pcpapi-20

Get this ram at microcenter corsair vengeance $40 http://www.microcenter.com/product/354611/Vengeance_Series_8GB_DDR3-1600_(PC3-12800)_CL9_Dual_Channel_Desktop_Memory_Kit_(Two_4GB_Memory_Modules)

Before the rebates this will save you almost $120 and after the rebates over a $170.

 

[thebattalion]

Can someone link me a cheap SATA DVD/CD Drive, im currently bugged out on what to buy...

 

[Deemo13]

Honestly, just get the cheapest thing out there. They all work the same.

 

[strife_ff7]

optical drive - lite-on $18 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

 

[thebattalion]

also any recommendations for a cooling system on MicroCenter? Thanks in advice if someone responds