PCPartPicker part list: LINK
Price breakdown by merchant: LINK /
Benchmarks: LINK /

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $878.72

A few notes:
1. It was highly recommended on OCN that you overclock your cpu.
2. If you gave a microcenter near you it will be cheaper.
3. Load FSX on that ssd and put everything else on that storage drive you already have.
4. The early benchmarks on that gpu are good. I couldn't find substantial information but some individuals on OCN did say that FSX works better with nvidia.
5. I don't know everything, debate away!

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Posted by bluebarracuda

Member since Oct 2011

18286 posts

Posted on 6/30/13 at 1:53 pm to Mr Gardoki

I would change the mobo if you're OCing, if the z87 asrock pro series is anything like the z77 then you cant change the cpu voltages

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Posted by Phil

Member since Jun 2010

368 posts

Posted on 6/30/13 at 2:44 pm to Mr Gardoki

I have a couple of questions.

- Any reason why not to go with a I7 CPU? Is it not needed?
- Is there a difference between the 8GB that I currently have with my PC now and the one you listed above?
- Are there any parts that you would recommend upgrading to that will provide better performance with minimal additional cost? I know better quality parts are coming out daily and don't want to be too far behind the times from the start.

Thanks for the help once again. Like I said, I have very minimal knowledge with PC parts.

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Posted by jcole4lsu

The Kwisatz Haderach

Member since Nov 2007

30922 posts

Posted on 6/30/13 at 4:36 pm to Mr Gardoki

quote:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $878.72

couple of things:
1) he should not try to OC with that build. Haswell runs hot and the evo will not provide adequate cooling if you give it a decent OC. in addition, the Pro 3 series boards dont OC well (ive got a z77 version). Its a great feature board for a standard build, not an OC though.

2) why not get a 7950 over the 760, they can be had for almost the same price @ newegg.

3) if he is on a strict budget the an AM3+ might be more appropriate.

This post was edited on 6/30/13 at 4:39 pm

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