A friend of mine is wanting to build an i5-760 system and wants the most out of his dollar while keeping the cost low.
So similarily to by super value computer thread, I'm going to start this one with the following goal:
To determine the highest performance/dollar i5-760 system build using US retailers.
i5 760 Processor- $169.99 - http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0341729
Hyper 212 Heatsink - $29.00 - http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-.../dp/B0037JT78C
Rosewill RFA-120-K 120mm Fan - $4.49 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835200048
ASRock P55 PRO/USB3 1156 P55 8+2 phase pwr ATX- $104.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157203
GeIL Value PLUS 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 RAM - $44.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820144461
GIGABYTE GTX 460 768mb - $159.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125334
XIGMATEK NRP-PC702 700W 80+ Bronze- $59.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817815010
Linkworld 313-06-C2228 Black/ Silver Steel ATX - $21.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811164093
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F4 HD322GJ/U 7200 320GB 16MB Cache - $42.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822152244
SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R SATA - $16.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151175
Total price tag = $655.41
There you have it folks. Top of the line machine for under $700 bucks.
Please note:
motherboard, ram, heatsink+fan, must complement overclocking.
dont bother arguing over video cards. Nothing beats the 460 768 top for value. View: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/N...TX_580/20.html
Please give me your feedback on the build. Also post any changes you would make, and any better deals at other retailers you find on these parts.