Building New Desktop!

[nevers09]

pcpartpicker.com/p/zw6h (I cannot post links yet)

Hey guys! I am looking to build a new gaming desktop and would like to keep the budget around $1,000.. If you could save me money on potential parts I can swap out that would be awesome. But above is the sample build I am looking at and I was just wondering what you guys have to say about it and if there are potential savings I am missing!

[wonderspace]

Everything is pretty much where it should be with parts, except you just have an SSD. You should probably go with a regular HD. In addition, you still need to purchase the operating system (windows 7 or 8) which will add an additional 100 dollars or so
Edit: also, liquid cooling isnt necessary. Just use the heatsink it comes with and switch with another later if you feel like your cpu is getting too hot.

[nevers09]

I already own a 1TB hard drive that I am going to shove in the computer haha and I am going to be able to get windows 8/7 for free through my university ^_^.

[n0cturnal]

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 ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.78 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($107.95 @ Mac Connection)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($277.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.01 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($64.58 @ NCIX US)
Total: $930.28
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-25 13:04 EST-0500)


$95 less and same performance.

[wonderspace]

I already own a 1TB hard drive that I am going to shove in the computer haha and I am going to be able to get windows 8/7 for free through my university ^_^.

Well then you're golden

[nevers09]

Ahh n0cturnal that looks like a pretty solid build ^_^, I will have to copy that list and I am most likely going to be purchasing the parts a bit later today