Suggestions on the parts I've picked

[crazypotatos]

Hi,
I've spent probably 2 weeks researching and changing my build. I'm still not sure on a couple of things and I'd like to see if you guys have any suggestions for my build. I'll be using it for FSX mostly, and I'll be replacing my PS3 for a PC instead. So FSX, BF4, GTA 5, fallout, whatever else steam has on sale at some point lol. I decided it would make more sense to get a pc than a ps4 this time around. I also changed my mind about the "budget build", because I noticed that everyone did it and they got crappy parts in turn.
So a couple of pre-build questions.
1. Is 16gb of ram really needed? Will it increase my experience that much?
2. GTX 760 or 770, is there really a $100 difference?

Build:
CPU: i7 3770k 3.5ghz (will be OC)
CPU Cooler: noctua nh-d14 (for the OC)
Mobo: Asus P8z77-v atx lga1155
Memory: Crucial Ballistix sport 16gb ddr3 1600 (low profile)
HDD: WD caviar blue 1tb 7.2k
GPU: EVGA GTX 760 Superclocked 2gb This might change because it is out of stock everywhere
Case: Cooler master Haf 912
PS: Rosewill green 630w
Optical: Lg dvd/cd (will change based on cheapest optical available)
OS: Windows 7 home premium (OEM)


Thanks

 

[manofchalk]

For gaming, you dont need the i7 or 16GB of RAM.
However you definitely want a better PSU than that Rosewill Green.

I suggest you fill out this form and post it here, it will give us the info needed to best help you.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/353572-31-build-upgrade-advice

 

[crazypotatos]

Approximate Purchase Date: Beginning or mid august

Budget Range: not over $1300

System Usage from Most to Least Important: FSX, other games.

Are you buying a monitor: No



Do you need to buy OS: yes- windows 7 home premium oem

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: dont care, whatever is reputable and cheapest (ill just put it into pcpartpicker)

Location: Chicago IL

Parts Preferences: Intel ivy bridge no haswell, nvidia, asus mobo

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: No

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 3D (wont use 3d though)

Additional Comments: I need advice on the PS, cpu, gpu, and memory.


And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I dont have a gaming computer, just a macbook pro which is used for everything but gaming

 

[TheBigTroll]

heres how i would do it
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1fUCt

no reason to get ivy bridge when haswell is out

 

[manofchalk]

:lol:
I think both BigTroll and I have just completely went against your parts preferences. Dont worry, its for good reason.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($399.81 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1239.71
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-13 00:29 EDT-0400)

You said you didn't want Crossfire/SLI on the rig, but its actually $5 cheaper to get a PSU that can support a 2nd card and the motherboard already can. So if you ever decide to get dual cards, you have the option.

 

[TheBigTroll]

not really due to a 25 dollar MIR. if he wants it, he could go ahead. i just find it ridiculous