Intel CPU build

[ChildofOdin]

Hi all, I'm posting this in hopes of receiving some opinions or recommendations of other computer components that will work well with my motherboard and CPU. I'm somewhat of a noob when it comes to complete builds so any feedback is appreciated.

Intel Core i7-3820 Sandy Bridge-E 3.6GHz LGA 2011 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor
Intel Desktop Board DX79SR Extreme Series

If more info is needed please let me know and I would gladly provide it. Thanks!

 

[ChildofOdin]

Also I have a budget of $800-$1000

 

[PP Mguire]

Few questions, what is the intended purpose of this PC, and do you already own those two?

If you don't own them, I would say do not get X79, and for sure do not purchase an Intel board.

Few reasons here, the 3770k is faster than the 3820 in all areas meaning for the same price you can get a better chip and board. Next, Intel boards suck. Believe me when I say it, you don't want one (look at my sig). They barely get the job done.

 

[ChildofOdin]

Yes I already own both. I won the MoBo in a contest and bought the processor (unused) from a friend. My main intention for this PC is gaming along with some music recording and editing.

 

[PP Mguire]

Hm, well free motherboard is free. I'm in the same position lol.

Well:

GPU:
Newegg.com - EVGA 02G-P4-2670-KR GeForce GTX 670 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

RAM:
Newegg.com - Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model PV38G160C9K

PSU:
Newegg.com - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply

HDD+SSD:
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC128N/AM 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) Notebook Upgrade Kit
Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Optical:
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG DVD Burner 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM SATA Model SH-224BB - CD / DVD Burners

RAM:
Newegg.com - Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model PV38G160C9K

OS:
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC128N/AM 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) Notebook Upgrade Kit

$931 leaving you room to chose a case.

 

[J-Dub_]

Hm, well free motherboard is free. I'm in the same position lol.

Well:

GPU:
Newegg.com - EVGA 02G-P4-2670-KR GeForce GTX 670 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

RAM:
Newegg.com - Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model PV38G160C9K

PSU:
Newegg.com - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply

HDD+SSD:
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC128N/AM 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) Notebook Upgrade Kit
Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Optical:
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG DVD Burner 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM SATA Model SH-224BB - CD / DVD Burners

RAM:
Newegg.com - Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model PV38G160C9K

OS:
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC128N/AM 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) Notebook Upgrade Kit

$931 leaving you room to chose a case.

I would suggest you get a better SSD, in my opinion, stay right away from Samsung. They make really low quality computer parts and you could defiantly pay a tad more for a better quality one.

 

[PP Mguire]

Are you high? Samsung's SSDs have been claimed as the most reliable even over Intel, especially the 830. It's the only reason I recommend them.

 

[Sean W.]

lol " are you high "

 

[PP Mguire]

Legitimate question. Claiming Samsung doesn't make good computer parts....lol.

 

[ChildofOdin]

Thanks for the feedback! I'm picking up the RAM and the HHD because I was looking at the Barracuda anyways. Still not sure about buying an SSD right away unless there are significant reasons to do so. I will keep updating with future purchases.