http://pcpartpicker.com/p/AKLw
If you see anything I need or something you don't like, please give me a link to what part you are recommending, thanks!
Otherwise... how is it?
I don't use a lot of space if you are wondering about the HDD
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/AKLw
If you see anything I need or something you don't like, please give me a link to what part you are recommending, thanks!
Otherwise... how is it?
I don't use a lot of space if you are wondering about the HDD
Why get a Velociraptor as a storage drive?
Intel i5-3570K @ 4.7GHz | MSI Z77 Mpower | Noctua NH-D14 | Corsair Vengeance LP White 1.35V 8GB 1600MHz
Gigabyte GTX 670 OC Windforce 3X @ 1372/7604MHz | Corsair Force GT 120GB | Silverstone Fortress FT02 | Corsair VX450
Because this is my first build and I have no idea what i'm doing... so tell me... why not?
It was fast and cheap.
It is very expensive and I see no reason to have a 10k RPM drive for storage.
You can get a 7200RPM drive of the same size for about half the price.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00461K1QW/?tag=pcpapi-20
Intel i5-3570K @ 4.7GHz | MSI Z77 Mpower | Noctua NH-D14 | Corsair Vengeance LP White 1.35V 8GB 1600MHz
Gigabyte GTX 670 OC Windforce 3X @ 1372/7604MHz | Corsair Force GT 120GB | Silverstone Fortress FT02 | Corsair VX450
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814202008
This graphics card is cheaper after rebate, and better overall.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.87 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($48.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($226.99 @ Mac Mall)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($77.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Rosewill SATA III Cable for SSD ($2.99)
Total: $1272.74
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-31 21:29 EST-0500)
This would be my suggestion for the complete build, some minor changes from yours.
Took the 500GB drive since it was only $3 more expensive than 250GB.
2133MHz memory isn't really needed but it was the one you picked and it was pretty much the same price as 1600MHz so I left it there.
Better motherboard which is also cheaper.
Slightly better PSU, 520W is plenty for a single GPU build.
Last edited by n0cturnal; 2013-02-01 at 02:32 AM.
Intel i5-3570K @ 4.7GHz | MSI Z77 Mpower | Noctua NH-D14 | Corsair Vengeance LP White 1.35V 8GB 1600MHz
Gigabyte GTX 670 OC Windforce 3X @ 1372/7604MHz | Corsair Force GT 120GB | Silverstone Fortress FT02 | Corsair VX450
I would opt for the extreme4 over the extreme3, the price is usually +/- $5.
For storage I would personally opt for a 128g ssd and a larger storage drive. The 128g ssd will probably save you around $100 an you can get a good 7200 rpm drive for ~$70
Wow, thank you! I am looking at this SSD I picked and I'm thinking "This is too big..." do you know any fast, reliable SSDs that are smaller in storage size?
256gb is a good size, if you plan on putting a few games. If you not then they sell a 128gb version of that ssd.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820147192
I'd just like to add that for a regular gamer, like me, a 128gb ssd is more than enough. I'm using a crucial M4, but the intel 840s are just as good.
I have my OS, WoW and a few software suits (like CS3) on it and am about halfway filled iirc. At least I still have space left.
Not sure about minecraft requirements, but the visuals of the game make me think it's not a 40gb install.