Need a cheaper mobo for mah build!

[docterfreeze]

It's buying time and my budget is coming into focus... I need a cheaper motherboard. That is all.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DqHh

I AM NOT OVERCLOCKING

[n0cturnal]

How much cheaper?

[jholdaway]

How does this look?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($87.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($49.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.14 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($219.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($84.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Rosewill SATA III Cable for SSD ($2.99)
Total: $1214.57
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-16 21:06 EST-0500)

[docterfreeze]

@jhold, microcenter isn't worth the drive, i'l be spending what I save just on gas.

@n0cturnal, anything that can get me to the 1200-1220 range, while also being able to use the parts I picked out.

[n0cturnal]

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?...B-B75MGDS&c=CJ That is pretty much the cheapest motherboard you can get with Ivy bridge support out of the box.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($59.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.14 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($219.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($84.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Rosewill SATA III Cable for SSD ($2.99)
Total: $1196.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-16 21:22 EST-0500)

With 1600MHz RAM and the cheaper motherboard.

[docterfreeze]

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?...B-B75MGDS&c=CJ That is pretty much the cheapest motherboard you can get with Ivy bridge support out of the box.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($59.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.14 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($219.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($84.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Rosewill SATA III Cable for SSD ($2.99)
Total: $1196.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-16 21:22 EST-0500)

With 1600MHz RAM and the cheaper motherboard.

Fantastic!

[chazus]

For what it's worth, the 3470 performs just as well as the 3570 in gaming, and is about $25 cheaper.


EDIT: Actually looking at that build... You could easily shave off $50 without losing any performance.

[docterfreeze]

For what it's worth, the 3470 performs just as well as the 3570 in gaming, and is about $25 cheaper.


EDIT: Actually looking at that build... You could easily shave off $50 without losing any performance.

This is probably the 2nd or 3rd time you've told me this xD. I will take your word and go with the 3470.

[Toffie]

This is probably the 2nd or 3rd time you've told me this xD. I will take your word and go with the 3470.

Please for the love of god spend the 25 you knocked off on a GHz Edition.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/A...ormance/5.html

[docterfreeze]

Now that the motherboard is outta the way, i'm wondering if I can "cheapify" the graphics card. One thing I noticed about the card is it has this "crossfrire" thing that allows me to have multiple GPUs in the system. I do not need this. If there is a cheaper GPU out there that doesn't have this feature, but still has the power to breeze right through games like far-cry 3 on ultra, could someone dig it up for me and link it? thanks!

---------- Post added 2013-02-16 at 07:02 PM ----------

Please for the love of god spend the 25 you knocked off on a GHz Edition.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/A...ormance/5.html

Hehe, honestly I can't tell the difference between between 30fps and 60fps, so spending more on a graphics card with such a minor difference that my eyes cannot even notice does not appeal to me in the slightest.

[Toffie]

Now that the motherboard is outta the way, i'm wondering if I can "cheapify" the graphics card. One thing I noticed about the card is it has this "crossfrire" thing that allows me to have multiple GPUs in the system. I do not need this. If there is a cheaper GPU out there that doesn't have this feature, but still has the power to breeze right through games like far-cry 3 on ultra, could someone dig it up for me and link it? thanks!

I'm pretty sure all cards have that feature meaning you buy two of the same card for higher performance, your not paying anything extra for something you don't have.
If your sure you wont be playing crysis 3 or anything coming out in the future at maxed graphics then this card should have no issue running Far Cry 3 maxed 60 fps at all times.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-vi...x660tidc2o2gd5

The difference is 5-10 fps between the card you picked in popular titles.

[Killora]

Now that the motherboard is outta the way, i'm wondering if I can "cheapify" the graphics card. One thing I noticed about the card is it has this "crossfrire" thing that allows me to have multiple GPUs in the system. I do not need this. If there is a cheaper GPU out there that doesn't have this feature, but still has the power to breeze right through games like far-cry 3 on ultra, could someone dig it up for me and link it? thanks!

All crossfire is is the ability to add a second card for them to work together. It doesn't really add any extra cost to the card.

Hehe, honestly I can't tell the difference between between 30fps and 60fps, so spending more on a graphics card with such a minor difference that my eyes cannot even notice does not appeal to me in the slightest.

I doubt that.

[Deleted]

Any card above $60 will have this feature. If there are savings to be made, then it's on the motherboard. If a motherboard supports crossfire then it's usually more expensive. The one that Nocturnal linked luckily doesn't support that feature. I'd be against using a hefty card such as the Gigabyte 7970 with a Micro ATX mobo however. It should work fine, but even so, that Graphic's card is going to sag a little under it's own weight.

[docterfreeze]

Gratz, you guys just put everything I needed within my budget! I just need an OS (LOL@ windows 8) and I'm ready to roll.

1+ happy feelings to everyone in this thread, you just made me one happy camper.

[Deleted]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($183.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-E33 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.43 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($172.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.24 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($74.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $990.36
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-16 22:35 EST-0500)

It's cheaper because of the case and weaker GPU. If you sacrifice some settings on Farcry for example then you'll get a decent FPS count. Or you can blow the rest of your budget buy getting rid of that GTX 660 and opting for a very powerful GTX 670 or 7970 (the one nocturnal linked). Be warned that these cards are huge! I'd recommend the Corsair 300r as a cheap option to house these humongous cards but installing a micro ATX mobo into that case was not a happy experience. I couldn't secure the motherboard fully because the holes wouldn't line up! This was with Gigabyte B75 motherboard however. I'd have to look into again at some point, I'm sure the case should have come supplied with extra mounting screws, but alas it doesn't matter, it wasn't my PC anyway .

[slasher0161]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-E33 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.43 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($172.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($244.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.24 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $981.57
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-16 23:23 EST-0500)

Would be my recommendation only because a 620w psu seems overkill and with the 7870xt so close in price to the gtx 660 may as well get it.
Total cost is $1015 if you only use newegg and amazon.

[docterfreeze]

Would a 430 watt PSU be enough for http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/ ?

Going with windows 7 BTW, http://www.missionsofts.com/microsof...-bit-oem-dell/

[slasher0161]

Depends what the 430 is (the only one I can think of off the top of my head is a corsair builder series which I wouldn't recommend at all), it also needs to have 2 pcie connectors (which generally is a feature on 500w + psu's). Link the psu and we can give you a yes or no.

[chazus]

Would a 430 watt PSU be enough for http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/ ?

You linked the generic link, not the actual one. So.. dunno.

[docterfreeze]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...D=3938566&SID= sorry