11-22-2014, 07:24 PM
Hello all ! The time has come for me to take the plunge and build my very own PC.
The thing is, I'm not very well versed in the world of technology and don't know what's best for me.
I've made a build that seems to fit the bill for my gaming and video processing needs, but I'd love the input of you folk who are much better at this than I am.
Here's the build. My budget is around $1,100 - $1,200 (not counting Windows or any screen/keyboard/etc.).
The formatting went crazy for this one, so bear with me.
Someone suggested this to me for around the same price
I know the basics behind a graphics card and whatnot, but I have some questions :
The thing is, I'm not very well versed in the world of technology and don't know what's best for me.
I've made a build that seems to fit the bill for my gaming and video processing needs, but I'd love the input of you folk who are much better at this than I am.
Here's the build. My budget is around $1,100 - $1,200 (not counting Windows or any screen/keyboard/etc.).
The formatting went crazy for this one, so bear with me.
CPU
Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[1] $261.98 @ Amazon Canada
CPU Cooler
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler[2] $32.21 @ DirectCanada
Motherboard
ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard[3] $144.50 @ Vuugo
Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory[4] $83.02 @ DirectCanada
Storage
Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive[5] $115.98 @ DirectCanada
Storage
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[6] $54.98 @ DirectCanada
Video Card
MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card[7] $249.99 @ NCIX
Case
Enermax ECA3290A-G ATX Mid Tower Case[8] $39.99 @ NCIX
Power Supply
SeaSonic 660W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply[9] $149.99 @ NCIX
Optical Drive
Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer[10] $19.95 @ Vuugo
Total
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
$1152.59
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-22 13:52 EST-0500
Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[1] $261.98 @ Amazon Canada
CPU Cooler
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler[2] $32.21 @ DirectCanada
Motherboard
ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard[3] $144.50 @ Vuugo
Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory[4] $83.02 @ DirectCanada
Storage
Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive[5] $115.98 @ DirectCanada
Storage
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[6] $54.98 @ DirectCanada
Video Card
MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card[7] $249.99 @ NCIX
Case
Enermax ECA3290A-G ATX Mid Tower Case[8] $39.99 @ NCIX
Power Supply
SeaSonic 660W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply[9] $149.99 @ NCIX
Optical Drive
Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer[10] $19.95 @ Vuugo
Total
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
$1152.59
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-22 13:52 EST-0500
Someone suggested this to me for around the same price
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.89 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.21 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.98 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($174.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($115.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($289.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($48.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1186.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-22 19:18 EST-0500
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.89 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.21 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.98 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($174.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($115.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($289.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($48.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1186.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-22 19:18 EST-0500
I know the basics behind a graphics card and whatnot, but I have some questions :
- Is the i5 good enough for gaming, or if there's an affordable i7 option for the CPU.
- Is that 4GB graphics card recommended to me a good one ? I never expected 4GB of graphics to be so cheap.
- What's all this business about "bronze certified semi-modular" ? I have no idea what that means.
- Is my build any good. As I said, I don't know much about this and would appreciate any help for you fine folk :)