Gaming Pc Build

[MMA]

Looking to build a gaming pc, nothing to extreme just for games like L4D and day z, general computer use and hopefully something that will last at least 2 years.

Completed it a few days ago so here's some pics, will post bench marks shortly.

Case - COOLER MASTER Storm Enforcer
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119240

HD - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533

GPU - SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102986

RAM - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

MOBO -GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128543

CPU - Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504

PSU - Already have a corsair tx650w

CD Drive - Already have one

Keyboard - RAZER Lycosa Black USB Wired Gaming Keyboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823114004

Mouse - Logitech Call of Duty: MW3 Edition G9x Black 7 Buttons Two modes scroll USB Wired Laser 5700 dpi Gaming
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104627

 

[marc`]

the 6870 is good enough. if i were you id skip the biostar motherboard and get a reputable brand. my favorite is MSI..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130653


could save money on memory here..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231308


found a 1tb on sale, not sure if your interested..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145533


other than that, looks like a solid computer.

 

[MMA]

Changed the mobo to a asus.

 

[justinkiller]

Changed the mobo to a asus.

I see the MOBO you picked is a H77 chipset, but you have a 3570k cpu.
The H77 chipset does not support overclocking, so buying a K series cpu is a waste. If you do plan on overclocking the cpu, get a Z77 chipset motherboard. They are the ones that support overclocking.

The motherboard that Marc` posted isn't bad, but I would go with this motherboard-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138353&Tpk=tz77a

I am using it right now in my build, and it works great.

Honestly either board is great, just make sure you get a Z77 board!

 

[MMA]

found a good asus board that is around the same price and comes with a free 1 year extended warranty.

 

[justinkiller]

found a good asus board that is around the same price and comes with a free 1 year extended warranty.

Looks like a good enough board, the other 2 are just about the same, and for 40 dollars less if you are looking to save money.
Unless you are trying to keep is asus. Either way, it is a good build.

 

[MMA]

Found a gigabyte mobo for $20 less with a 1 year extended warranty for free, used a gigabyte for my last build and didn't have any problems with it, was easy to install/setup.

 

[justinkiller]

Found a gigabyte mobo for $20 less with a 1 year extended warranty for free, used a gigabyte for my last build and didn't have any problems with it, was easy to install/setup.

Gigabytes a good brand. Really all motherboard makers are good.

 

[MMA]

Gigabytes a good brand. Really all motherboard makers are good.

Do you know the difference between ddr3 1600 and 1333? I have 12gb of ripjjaws ddr3 1333 from a previous build which would save me $50 on the ram and I'd upgrade the gpu to a hd 7850.

 

[justinkiller]

Do you know the difference between ddr3 1600 and 1333? I have 12gb of ripjjaws ddr3 1333 from a previous build which would save me $50 on the ram and I'd upgrade the gpu to a hd 7850.

You will hardly tell the difference between the two, just go with what you have and get the better gpu.

 

[MMA]

Just ordered everything, will post pics next week when I receive everything

 

[justinkiller]

Just ordered everything, will post pics next week when I receive everything

Nice! Let me know how you like the 7850. I am looking for a gpu in the next 2 weeks or so, and am completely undecided lol.

 

[MMA]

Turns out i can't use my ram with this cpu cause it's triple channel, had to order the original 8gb of duel channel, o well.

 

[justinkiller]

Turns out i can't use my ram with this cpu cause it's triple channel, had to order the original 8gb of duel channel, o well.

No, it will work.
Triple channel will work on double channel. All double channel is is the manufacturer guarantees all 3 sticks are the same.

 

[MMA]

No, it will work.
Triple channel will work on double channel. All double channel is is the manufacturer guarantees all 3 sticks are the same.

then I got some misleading info on gamespot. Already ordered the 8gb of ram, status says packaging on the site so I'll just get it. My last build had some unknown problems towards the end of it's "life" , could have been the ram so i'll just spare the extra $50 to be safe.

 

[justinkiller]

then I got some misleading info on gamespot. Already ordered the 8gb of ram, status says packaging on the site so I'll just get it. My last build had some unknown problems towards the end of it's "life" , could have been the ram so i'll just spare the extra $50 to be safe.

Yea, I mean its only $50 which isn't too bad. Plus, it is nice to have all new things!

 

[MMA]

Yea, I mean its only $50 which isn't too bad. Plus, it is nice to have all new things!

Saw pictures of your build, it looked like there wasn't many wires all over the place which was a problem with my last build (I'm not using a modular psu) any tips or guides you used to keep your wires tighty so to say.

 

[justinkiller]

Saw pictures of your build, it looked like there wasn't many wires all over the place which was a problem with my last build (I'm not using a modular psu) any tips or guides you used to keep your wires tighty so to say.

Its not as tidy as you think lol, but just zip tie the cords you don't use together and push them out of your way. I didn't use a modular either, I just pushed them all down to the bottom of my case, now, when I get my GPU its going to be a little harder lol, because thats pretty much were all my cords are hiding.

 

[MMA]

Its not as tidy as you think lol, but just zip tie the cords you don't use together and push them out of your way. I didn't use a modular either, I just pushed them all down to the bottom of my case, now, when I get my GPU its going to be a little harder lol, because thats pretty much were all my cords are hiding.

haha okay well thanks for all ur help it's appreciated very much.

 

[justinkiller]

haha okay well thanks for all ur help it's appreciated very much.

No problem! If you ever need anymore help, feel free to PM me.