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Critique My PC Build Parts
Posted on 6/29/12 at 7:34 pm
Posted on 6/29/12 at 7:34 pm
I read through reddit and read a lot of the comments on what was better, best bang for your buck, etc. This is my list of stuff... Of course, if there's a way to make it cheaper, go ahead and tell me (or if something on this list just isn't great and there's something better).
EDITED LIST
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound ($6.80 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($107.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Kingston SSDNow V200 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($93.97 @ CompUSA)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.97 @ CompUSA)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 550 Ti 2GB Video Card ($125.95 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Illusion ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec 550W ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Microsoft ANB-00001 Wired Slim Keyboard ($11.95 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-M6800 Wired Optical Mouse ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1,002.41
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
EDITED LIST
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound ($6.80 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($107.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Kingston SSDNow V200 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($93.97 @ CompUSA)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.97 @ CompUSA)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 550 Ti 2GB Video Card ($125.95 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Illusion ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec 550W ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Microsoft ANB-00001 Wired Slim Keyboard ($11.95 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-M6800 Wired Optical Mouse ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1,002.41
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
This post was edited on 6/30/12 at 12:22 am
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Posted on 6/29/12 at 7:38 pm to bluebarracuda
you failed. 
Posted on 6/29/12 at 7:39 pm to bluebarracuda
quote:
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 12GB (3 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
Maybe go with 8GB which is plenty and up it to at least 1600 MHZ
quote:
Power Supply: Antec 550W ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
I wouldn't dip below 700W. I think most here will tell you the same. Better safe than sorry.
This post was edited on 6/29/12 at 7:39 pm
Posted on 6/29/12 at 7:41 pm to bluebarracuda
Also, you're getting a 6Gb/s motherboard and only a 3Gb/s HD?
ETA That HD also only has 16MB of cache. Sort of low. I made sure to get one with 64MB
ETA That HD also only has 16MB of cache. Sort of low. I made sure to get one with 64MB
This post was edited on 6/29/12 at 7:48 pm
Posted on 6/29/12 at 7:46 pm to stout
I would also get at least a 23" monitor, I linked a deal for a samsung refurb for 125.00 a couple of days ago and it's great. The difference from my 19" was HUGE.
Posted on 6/29/12 at 7:53 pm to bluebarracuda
Posted on 6/29/12 at 7:56 pm to stout
What motherboard would you recommend? I changed the HD to a Seagate 1.5 TB, and upped the power supply
Posted on 6/29/12 at 7:58 pm to DoUrden
Thanks for letting me know. I was seriously contemplating the monitor. I'll probably drop the one I have on the list for now, and look on craigslist/ebay (I almost live off of these sites) for a nice used one for less.
Do you think my eyes would hurt sitting right up close to my 42" vizio
Do you think my eyes would hurt sitting right up close to my 42" vizio
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:05 pm to bluebarracuda
quote:
I changed the HD to a Seagate 1.5 TB
That's a big jump from what you had
quote:
What motherboard would you recommend?
I went with an AMD CPU so don't ask me. I am an AMD fanboy. I did get an Asus MB though. I liked the features and software options it had mostly.
Ask someone like SG Geaux who just built one with an i5 or Greace who just upgraded and I think went with an i5 as well. See what they think of their boards
This post was edited on 6/29/12 at 8:07 pm
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:05 pm to bluebarracuda
Here's what I have so far now. I'm dropping the monitor, but still haven't figured out with mobo to get.
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.97 @ CompUSA)
Hard Drive: Kingston SV200S37A/128G SSDNow V200 2.5" Solid State Drive - 128GB, SATA III, 6Gbps ($93.97 @ TigerDirect)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 550 Ti 2GB Video Card ($125.95 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master 700W ATX12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $547.86
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.97 @ CompUSA)
Hard Drive: Kingston SV200S37A/128G SSDNow V200 2.5" Solid State Drive - 128GB, SATA III, 6Gbps ($93.97 @ TigerDirect)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 550 Ti 2GB Video Card ($125.95 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master 700W ATX12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $547.86
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
This post was edited on 6/29/12 at 8:08 pm
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:09 pm to stout
I like Asus motherboards the best and EVGA video cards.
If you get that case you better plan on adding front fans to it.
I would prefer THIS CASE for the money.
Has all the fans you need already.
Another excellent case for the money.
If you get that case you better plan on adding front fans to it.
I would prefer THIS CASE for the money.
Has all the fans you need already.
Another excellent case for the money.
This post was edited on 6/29/12 at 8:21 pm
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:10 pm to stout
quote:
That's a big jump from what you had
I know! PCpartpicker only had 1tb+ with the 64mb cache. I just told myself screw it and went with the 1.5tb since it was one of the cheaper ones and had good reviews
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:12 pm to bluebarracuda
I am working on my system piece by piece, I still need to do the MOBO and SSD, but I am running games at max setting right now.
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:12 pm to bluebarracuda
quote:
Memory: G.Skill Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
That's not an upgrade from what you had before.
quote:
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.97 @ CompUSA)
Is it a 6Gb/s for that cheap?
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:16 pm to bluebarracuda
Get this deal
You get a better GPU, 8GB of DDR3 1600MHZ memory, an HDMI cable, and BF3. I grabbed it this week.
Your card is $125 plus $40-$50 for that memory you posted so this is really only like $20-$30 more for a better and newer card, better memory, plus BF3.
LINK
You get a better GPU, 8GB of DDR3 1600MHZ memory, an HDMI cable, and BF3. I grabbed it this week.
Your card is $125 plus $40-$50 for that memory you posted so this is really only like $20-$30 more for a better and newer card, better memory, plus BF3.
LINK
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:19 pm to stout
This is what I got thanks to stout, and it's worth it. Doubled my ram and upped my video card. I just need to sell a code to BF3 since I already own it...
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:21 pm to stout
quote:
That's not an upgrade from what you had before.
I was dropping down from 12 to 8. I had a feeling 12 would be a little overkill, so I just went with 8 after you said it would be prefered.
Eh that's not the one I meant to pick... It was this:
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
quote:
Is it a 6Gb/s for that cheap?
Yes sir
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:23 pm to stout
quote:
Get this deal
You get a better GPU, 8GB of DDR3 1600MHZ memory, an HDMI cable, and BF3. I grabbed it this week.
Your card is $125 plus $40-$50 for that memory you posted so this is really only like $20-$30 more for a better and newer card, better memory, plus BF3.
Let me go fap to this real quick... Just what I needed!
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:24 pm to bluebarracuda
That's a good deal on that HD then.
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:31 pm to stout
I don't want to horn in on your thread but what would be a good MOBO for me?
56 ti video and 8 gigs of ram from stouts suggestion
Intel i5 processor from another post
I have a 750w ps
56 ti video and 8 gigs of ram from stouts suggestion
Intel i5 processor from another post
I have a 750w ps
This post was edited on 6/29/12 at 8:34 pm
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