Is my rig compatible? and what do you guys think? 1250-1300$ Budget

[Varked]

Hey everyone, i plan on gaming with this new rig, i've been planning this for a few months and i think i'm gonna order soon, all these parts are on sale on Newegg by quite a lot. Also i have another question , i dont know if anyone can help me with it but i live in Canada but i plan on buying my parts from newegg.com (american website) and i'm gonna go get it from a warehouse in the states since i live close to the boarders, if i have a problem with any of my parts will i have any trouble sending them out for repair? Random question but it's important.

 

Specs: 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1YuRF) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1YuRF/by_merchant/) / [benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1YuRF/benchmarks/)

 

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k) | $220.98 @ Newegg 

**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $35.98 @ Newegg 

**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z77extreme4) | $99.99 @ Newegg 

**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl) | $66.99 @ Newegg 

**Storage** | [samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7td120bw) |-

**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $69.99 @ Newegg 

**Video Card** | [Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-r9280xdc2t3gd5) | $316.13 @ Newegg 

**Case** | [Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-500rbk) | $69.99 @ Newegg 

**Power Supply** | [seaSonic Platinum 860W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-platinum860) | $129.99 @ Newegg 

**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $24.98 @ Newegg 

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $99.99 @ Newegg 

 | | **Total**

 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1,261.89

 | Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-06 21:41 EST-0500 |

 

 

Thanks guys.

[calebp123]

The power supply is overkill but other than that seems good.

[Varked]

The power supply is overkill but other than that seems good.

I know but its on sale by like 100$ and most 700-800w PSU's are around 100$ and it's on sale for 120$,  great deal for a platinum PSU.

[Tmh85]

why are you not getting the 4670k?

[ShadyHost]

Here is my suggestion

I've left the graphics card out because I really can't recommend anything anymore. I have a 780 which is great but the 780ti is coming out soon.

Also I can't say anything about the 290x because it is too soon to tell

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1YxCg) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1YxCg/by_merchant/) / [benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1YxCg/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $219.98 @ OutletPC
**CPU Cooler** | [Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd14) | $77.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87xud3h) | $149.99 @ NCIX US
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml16gx3m2a1600c10r) | $135.00 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7td120bw) | $99.99 @ Microcenter
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd1002faex) | $79.98 @ OutletPC
**Case** | [Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-500rbk) | $69.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 850W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs850spm2d3us) | $132.42 @ NCIX US
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.98 @ OutletPC
 | | **Total**
 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1050.31
 | Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-06 21:51 EST-0500 |

 

 

also a side note: you can usually skip buying Windows if you have an old laptop or something with a Windows 7 key on the bottom. No point giving M$oft more money when you don't have to.

[CoolBeans]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($158.97 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: MSI 990FXA-GD65V2 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($132.97 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.98 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.99 @ Mac Mall)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($82.49 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($106.50 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1143.83

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-06 21:52 EST-0500)

[WoodenMarker]

There's a Canadian version of newegg and pcpartpicker.

The system works but it could be better. What's it being used for?

[calebp123]

why are you not getting the 4670k?

Because the 3570k is on sale.

[calebp123]

There's a Canadian version of newegg and pcpartpicker.

The system works but it could be better. What's it being used for?

He said gaming.

[Varked]

why are you not getting the 4670k?

I haven't heard good thing's about Haswell so far. Most people say to stick with Ivy Bridge. 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($158.97 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: MSI 990FXA-GD65V2 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($132.97 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.98 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.99 @ Mac Mall)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($82.49 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($106.50 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1143.83

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-06 21:52 EST-0500)

Would the rest of you guys recommend this build?

 

 

 

Here is my suggestion

I've left the graphics card out because I really can't recommend anything anymore. I have a 780 which is great but the 780ti is coming out soon.

Also I can't say anything about the 290x because it is too soon to tell

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1YxCg) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1YxCg/by_merchant/) / [benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1YxCg/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $219.98 @ OutletPC

**CPU Cooler** | [Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd14) | $77.98 @ SuperBiiz

**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87xud3h) | $149.99 @ NCIX US

**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml16gx3m2a1600c10r) | $135.00 @ Newegg

**Storage** | [samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7td120bw) | $99.99 @ Microcenter

**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd1002faex) | $79.98 @ OutletPC

**Case** | [Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-500rbk) | $69.99 @ Newegg

**Power Supply** | [Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 850W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs850spm2d3us) | $132.42 @ NCIX US

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.98 @ OutletPC

 | | **Total**

 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1050.31

 | Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-06 21:51 EST-0500 |

 

 

also a side note: you can usually skip buying Windows if you have an old laptop or something with a Windows 7 key on the bottom. No point giving M$oft more money when you don't have to.

Thanks for the tip about Windows , i i see the key , thanks for the 100$ saved , aha

[Tmh85]

Because the 3570k is on sale.

well personally I would go with the 4670k but i'm just throwing in my 2 cents

[ShadyHost]

I haven't heard good thing's about Haswell so far. Most people say to stick with Ivy Bridge. 

 

Would the rest of you guys recommend this build?

 

 

 

Thanks for the tip about Windows , i i see the key , thanks for the 100$ saved , aha

 

 

With a budget of $1300 I can't imagine why on earth you would ever go with AMD

[Tmh85]

I haven't heard good thing's about Haswell so far. Most people say to stick with Ivy Bridge. 

 

What bad things? I've heard it does very well.

[WoodenMarker]

He said gaming.

Oh thank. I missed that.

 

Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Yy35

[WoodenMarker]

I haven't heard good thing's about Haswell so far. Most people say to stick with Ivy Bridge. 

It's worth going Haswell for the better motherboards alone.

With a budget of $1300 I can't imagine why on earth you would ever go with AMD

8 cores for gaming. Cheaper.

[Varked]

So at the end of the day , AMD would be smarter option? I don't really like any of the AMD boards though.

[calebp123]

So at the end of the day , AMD would be smarter option? I don't really like any of the AMD boards though.

What @WoodenMarker is saying is true about 8 cores and it being cheaper but if you have the money then go intel.

[Varked]

I decided to order my parts from Canada since its less hassle, how's this build?

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1YypZ) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1YypZ/by_merchant/) / [benchmarks](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1YypZ/benchmarks/)

 

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $239.79 @ DirectCanada 

**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $28.79 @ DirectCanada 

**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87xud3h) | $134.99 @ NCIX 

**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbrl) | $85.13 @ DirectCanada 

**Storage** | [samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7td120bw) | $101.10 @ DirectCanada 

**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $71.98 @ Newegg Canada 

**Video Card** | [Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-r9280xdc2t3gd5) | $343.63 @ Newegg Canada 

**Case** | [Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4blw) | $119.99 @ Memory Express 

**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx750m) | $94.99 @ Newegg Canada 

**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $19.99 @ Canada Computers 

 | | **Total**

 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1240.38

 | Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-06 22:19 EST-0500 |

[WoodenMarker]

So at the end of the day , AMD would be smarter option? I don't really like any of the AMD boards though.

Not even the 990FX-UD3?

[Varked]

Here is my suggestion

I've left the graphics card out because I really can't recommend anything anymore. I have a 780 which is great but the 780ti is coming out soon.

Also I can't say anything about the 290x because it is too soon to tell

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1YxCg) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1YxCg/by_merchant/) / [benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1YxCg/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $219.98 @ OutletPC

**CPU Cooler** | [Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd14) | $77.98 @ SuperBiiz

**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87xud3h) | $149.99 @ NCIX US

**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml16gx3m2a1600c10r) | $135.00 @ Newegg

**Storage** | [samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7td120bw) | $99.99 @ Microcenter

**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd1002faex) | $79.98 @ OutletPC

**Case** | [Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-500rbk) | $69.99 @ Newegg

**Power Supply** | [Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 850W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs850spm2d3us) | $132.42 @ NCIX US

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.98 @ OutletPC

 | | **Total**

 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1050.31

 | Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-06 21:51 EST-0500 |

 

 

also a side note: you can usually skip buying Windows if you have an old laptop or something with a Windows 7 key on the bottom. No point giving M$oft more money when you don't have to.

Also, what do i do to put the windows on the new computer?

[Varked]

Not even the 990FX-UD3?

That's one board though, it seems like all the other ones aren't the best.. but i wouldn't know that for sure since i've never had a AMD MOBO or CPU. It just feels with Intel you have so much more selection , lol.

[WoodenMarker]

That's one board though, it seems like all the other ones aren't the best.. but i wouldn't know that for sure since i've never had a AMD MOBO or CPU. It just feels with Intel you have so much more selection , lol.

Not really. Both have just as many options.

[Varked]

Not really. Both have just as many options.

I guess , its just what i prefer. How's the build i linked though? all good?

[WoodenMarker]

I guess , its just what i prefer. How's the build i linked though? all good?

Edits: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1Yz0R

[Varked]

Alright, thanks everyone. One last thing, how am i suppost to transfer Windows 7 to the new computer? I've been looking everywhere but can't get a clear answer.