Whats everyone think of this new high performance gaming computer build I have in mind? Not 100% sure on any of these parts ( especially the mobo, processor, and SSD ) I just got various recommendations. I plan to of course install games and OS on the SSD ( first time I ever got one ). I also don't plan to overclock so I think a stock cooler is good? I know some will recommend 3rd party heat sink fans but I've had tough experiences installing my tuniq tower 120 with the whole slabbing on thermal paste ( do the stock coolers use thermal stickers? ). Also is the 850W PSU overkill? I wanted to make it a bit higher to handle any future graphic card but don't plan to ever go SLI or anything.
heres my optimized list, keep in mind I already have a GTX 570 I plan to use for at least 2-3 years
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($117.85 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($217.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case ($187.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1100.76
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-31 19:03 EDT-0400)
heres my optimized list, keep in mind I already have a GTX 570 I plan to use for at least 2-3 years
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($117.85 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($217.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case ($187.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1100.76
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-31 19:03 EDT-0400)
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