New Gaming PC

[catobe2009]

Hi guys,

I'm looking to build a new gaming PC. Have been a big fan of console game until recently moved onto Steam (for it's ridiculously low price). I don't play FPS but will play other intensive games like Assassin Creed IV or FIFA...etc. I have an old PC to obtain part from, and don't want to spend too much, please let me know what you think:

1) CPU: i7-4770k (from Intel Retail Edge) for $99+shipping+tax
2) RAM: 4*2gb DDR3-10700 (from old PC)
3) HDD/SDD: 64gb SSD for system and existing 1TB HDD from old PC for storage
4) GPU: Not decided yet, maybe EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Superclocked 1202MHZ 2GB 5GHZ GDDR5 for $150?
5) Motherboard: Not decided yet, maybe Gigabyte Z87X-UD3H for $110
6) O/S: can re-use the Win7 but can also install Win8Pro which is laying around, both legit copy. This won't affect gaming experience I believe?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance,

 

[Tradesman1]

Looks good, will prob want to look into a CPU cooler - the Hyper 212 EVO is good for about $35 and will take an OC up to about 4.5

 

[clutchc]

The 1333MHZ memory will cramp the style of the Haswell a bit, but it will be OK. I had a budget gamer with the Evga 650 SSC card in it. Surprisingly good.
Gigabyte makes excellent Z87 MBs. I'm still happy with my old Z68.

When yo go to install Win7 on the SSD, check out this tutorial for best performance: http://www.computing.net/howtos/show/solid-state-drive-ssd-tweaks-for-windows-7/552.html

 

[Yingda Wang]

I dont recommand the UD3H if u are using 4 sticks of ram. There are alot complains about how the board BSOD or just wouldnt boot with 4 stick or RAM.
Seems that if you only use 2, the problem is solved.
I ordered the same board on boxing day, havent arrived yet so cant tell you if the bugg still exist, but from what I heard it is a common issue with GB z87 board.
I would recommand a Asus board since they have always been pretty reliable.
PS: DAT 4770K DEAL!@#$#@#$# I envy u QQ