Build-Off Week 39: Xigmatek + Gigabyte + Crucial [Brand-Themed-Build]
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CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($151.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek Dark Knight II SD1283 89.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($85.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($73.47 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Xigmatek MIDGARD II (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($72.47 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Xigmatek XLF-F1254 61.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($9.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Xigmatek XLF-F1254 61.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($9.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Xigmatek XLF-F1254 61.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($9.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $995.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-06 12:14 EDT-0400)
Justification:
The theme for this build is a blackout with some white led fans.
Storage: A Crucial M500 and a Hitachi 1TB hard drive offer actually adequate storage for a gaming PC. A 120GB SSD alone does not suffice.
Memory and PSU: The Crucial Elite RAM fits with the blackout color scheme and will just barely stay away from the Dark Knight II. The Rosewill HIVE power supply has all black cables to complement the other components as well.
Memory and PSU: The Crucial Elite RAM fits with the blackout color scheme and will just barely stay away from the Dark Knight II. The Rosewill HIVE power supply has all black cables to complement the other components as well.
Case and Cooling: The Xigmatek Midgard II fits perfectly with the color scheme, and the white LEDs on the high performance Dark Knight II and the other 120mm fans will light up this build nicely.
CPU and GPU: An FX 8320 offers all of the performance of a higher end FX sku, and with the DKII, it can overclock really well. A Gigabyte GTX 770 makes the build have a lot of graphics might, considering it is just a really high clocked GTX 680.
Total of Xigmatek, Gigabyte, and Crucial Components: 9
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