How does it look?

[Guest]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2LlzG

 

This is my first build ever. I currently *survive* on a 2007 HP Pavillion with a GTX 760 installed, which I will put in this new one. I went for the 3.2GHz i5, because I really want to use Steam Home Streaming to my MacBook without it sucking (like it does on the current C2D).

 

The Builder Series PSU is what I currently have, and it works perfectly, but I'm giving the current tower to my dad with the original 9600GT, so it still needs a PSU.

 

So, how does it look? The price is pretty much as much as I want to spend, as the GPU was already $250 of my budget. Does anyone who uses the Steam Streaming have experience, and think this would work well? It'd be 720p, as that's my MacBook's max.

 

Thanks!

Noah

 

EDIT- oops, I have a mid-ATX tower with a micro-ATX mobo. Will fix!

EDIT 2- just realized that doesn't even matter.

[crixxuscenturion]

Why not get the asrock b85/h87 pro 4? It has non-z oc. You can oc your cpu with it. The h81 if I'm not wrong is not overclockable cause it doesn't have the non-z oc.

Ps: get the 4570k. Its just how many bucks above it.

[antoainb]

I'd suggest a better CPU cooler. This maybe?

[DJ46]

If I was about to buy a system like this, I would change:

- board -> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-b85mg43

- cooler -> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xigmatek-cpu-cooler-lokisd963

- drive -> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003

- RAM -> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-khx1333c9d3b1k28g

[Guest]

I'd suggest a better CPU cooler. This maybe?

Thanks!

[Guest]

If I was about to buy a system like this, I would change:

- board -> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-b85mg43

- cooler -> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xigmatek-cpu-cooler-lokisd963

- drive -> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003

- RAM -> http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-khx1333c9d3b1k28g

Ok, added some of that. The cooler in particular made sense. thanks!

[DJ46]

Ok, added some of that. The cooler in particular made sense. thanks!

I picked that cooler because it isn't too much more expensive than the one you picked. Otherwise I would go for Gelid Tranquillo.

[Eddprzz]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2LlzG

 

This is my first build ever. I currently *survive* on a 2007 HP Pavillion with a GTX 760 installed, which I will put in this new one. I went for the 3.2GHz i5, because I really want to use Steam Home Streaming to my MacBook without it sucking (like it does on the current C2D).

 

The Builder Series PSU is what I currently have, and it works perfectly, but I'm giving the current tower to my dad with the original 9600GT, so it still needs a PSU.

 

So, how does it look? The price is pretty much as much as I want to spend, as the GPU was already $250 of my budget. Does anyone who uses the Steam Streaming have experience, and think this would work well? It'd be 720p, as that's my MacBook's max.

 

Thanks!

Noah

 

EDIT- oops, I have a mid-ATX tower with a micro-ATX mobo. Will fix!

EDIT 2- just realized that doesn't even matter.

if ur not guna overclock i wudd suggest dont even buy a cooler and stick wit the stock one save money for a better cooler in the future 

[Guest]

if ur not guna overclock i wudd suggest dont even buy a cooler and stick wit the stock one save money for a better cooler in the future

Does it come with one? I thought it was just the CPU in the box.

[antoainb]

Does it come with one? I thought it was just the CPU in the box.

 

Yes, normally i5s come with coolers.

[Guest]

Yes, normally i5s come with coolers.

Ok, sweet.

[ilikemacandpc]

The price is pretty much as much as I want to spend, as the GPU was already $250 of my budget. Does anyone who uses the Steam Streaming have experience, and think this would work well? It'd be 720p, as that's my 

 

How much money do you want to spend?

 

Don't you need a copy of Windows as well?

 

Which GTX 760 do you have?

 

Edit: 

This one is about $150 more than your current build, but I think it will look better. Also, it has an SSD for added responsiveness. 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler:  NZXT Respire T20 68.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.96 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte G1.Sniper B5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($97.55 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($72.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Case:  NZXT NZXT H230 White ATX Mid Tower ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $645.45

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-02 17:42 EST-0500)

[Guest]

How much money do you want to spend? Don't you need a copy of Windows as well? Which GTX 760 do you have? Edit: This one is about $150 more than your current build, but I think it will look better. Also, it has an SSD for added responsiveness.  PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU:  Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Newegg) CPU Cooler:  NZXT Respire T20 68.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.96 @ Amazon) Motherboard:  Gigabyte G1.Sniper B5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($97.55 @ Newegg) Memory:  A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($72.99 @ Newegg) Storage:  Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($79.99 @ Amazon) Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon) Case:  NZXT NZXT H230 White ATX Mid Tower ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) Power Supply:  Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) Total: $645.45(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-02 17:42 EST-0500)

Yeah, where it was is what I want to spend , but this build looks very promising; I'll probably add an SSD later. The 760 is a PNY Enthusiast Edition (2GB). And no, I have a copy of 8.1 already. Saves a bunch!