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Build-Off Week 35: EVGA + Razer [Brand-Themed Build]

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Do we need a monitor? Speakers/Headphones? Please clarify. 

 

Got the answer. Apparently, I can't read. 

 

 
CPU:  Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ Microcenter) 
CPU Cooler:  EVGA ACX mITX 46.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($39.99 @ Microcenter) 
Motherboard:  EVGA 111-IB-E692-KR Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard  ($149.98 @ OutletPC) 
Memory:  Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card  ($189.99 @ Microcenter) 
Headphones:  Razer Carcharias Headset  ($46.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $992.40
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-07 17:09 EST-0500)
 
Justification: 
IDK how anyone can get a motherboard for 0 dollars, so I decided to sidegrade to a 3570K and the EVGA Stinger Z77 vs a 4670K and a Stinger Z87. The lower temperatures should facilitate a greater overclock with the EVGA ACX mITX cooler. 
 
8GB of Kingston Black RAM will match the motherboard perfectly and provide plenty of performance. 
 
Storage was, unfortunately, a compromise, as the graphics card takes up too much of the budget, removing the possibility of an SSD Though, the Hitachi 1TB hard drive will perform nicely and have space for games. 
 
Speaking of graphics cards, the EVGA GTX 660 is a wonderful card, and will overclock well with its aftermarket cooler. Also, it is faster than the 750 Ti. 
 
In terms of a case, the EVGA Hadron is small, but can still hold high performance components, providing plenty of power to the overclocked 3570K  and GTX 660.
 
For peripherals, the BlackWidow Tournament Edition is still mechanical, and a Razer Abyssus and Carcharias round out the trio. 
 
In all, it is a very balanced build that will look just as good as it performs. 
 
Tally of Brands:
 
EVGA -------- 4
Razer -------- 3
Total   -------- 7
 
Obligatory Pictures
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it's useless... everyone has almost the same build

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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.29 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2PH Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($48.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory:  Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 


Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($346.99 @ Amazon) 

Case:  Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard:  Razer BlackWidow Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($90.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards) 

Mouse:  Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse  ($54.99 @ NCIX US) 

Headphones:  Razer Kraken Headphones  ($54.24 @ Amazon) 

Total: $998.46

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-09 13:42 EDT-0400)

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