First time builder

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I though it's time for an upgrade and i might pick up BF 4 when it launches and the old one
just isn't good enough [Ancient ] ...

CPU AMD Athlon II X2 250 @ 3000 MHz
Motheboard Gigabyte M68MT-D3
Memory 4096 MB (2 x 2048 DDR3-SDRAM )
Storage SAMSUNG HD321KJ SCSI Disk Device (320GB)
Video Card NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT( already burned one last year )
Power Supply Some 500W .....

here's the new build

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/17KB8

it' might miss some parts, but those are minor.

This better work or else >:\!!!1111

[Toffie]

I cannot see the build. You have to copy the "permalink" under "system build"

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There fixed.

[Toffie]

How high are you planning overclocking the CPU? 4.2-4.4 GHz?

[Deleted]

How high are you planning overclocking the CPU? 4.2-4.4 GHz?

Not sure about that ,,, my mate is an PC expert aswell,,, he can do it for me if it's needed...

WHy do you ask?

Do i need to change something?

[Toffie]

If you were planning on going on the regular mild overclock then a 4670k is better since both achieve 4.2-4.4 easily, but afterwards the 3570k becomes much easier to hit higher speed.

Lower price & 10-15 % better performance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($112.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($101.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($395.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1002.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-18 16:37 EDT-0400)

I would recommend adding 20 $ extra for a better CPU cooler like this : http://pcpartpicker.com/part/silvers...pu-cooler-ar03

[mercutiouk]

I'm NOT a fanboy (currently a 7950, last card was a GTX470).

Is there any reason you prefer the 670 over a 7970 at around the same price? The GHz edition of the 7970 happily runs rings around the 670.

example benchies:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/830?vs=768

Otherwise the builds fairly sound. I'd think a matched pair of ram sticks would be the same price or cheaper? There's an option to set the number of modules so you can find paired kits.

---------- Post added 2013-06-18 at 09:47 PM ----------

That silverstone cooler was slated in reviews I saw recently (forget which site). The Hyper 212 EVO is about the best cooler going till you spent another $15 or so.

Edit. found it:

http://www.anandtech.com/show/6830/c...-cooler-master

I'm not actually a massive anandtech fan either. I usually read around a few places, just happens to have both my links lead there >.<

[Ogawdspider]

If you were planning on going on the regular mild overclock then a 4670k is better since both achieve 4.2-4.4 easily, but afterwards the 3570k becomes much easier to hit higher speed.

I agree with this route because if only gaming on the rig you will not be able to tell the difference above 4.4-4.5 GHZ

[yurano]

Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer $30 per 1x4GB pretty light up RAM. I'd consider it if you have or are going for a windowed case.

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Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer $30 per 1x4GB pretty light up RAM. I'd consider it if you have or are going for a windowed case.

That one i guess..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119196