Budget Build Help

[CameronKing]

I have budget of $900 or less. Looking to build a decent comp with a good cpu and gpu. I have 750gb hard drive already. I want to build it for games like tf2 and bioshock. Dont need it for games like battlefield. I need it for video editing also. I would like it to be hackintosh compatible also because i like the video editing software like final cut and imovie, also like using iPhoto.  Thanks for the help. Also i would prefer intel processors(i5 or i7)...

 

Something like this. 

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($189.99 @ Microcenter) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX  LGA1155 Motherboard  ($134.98 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($56.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Corsair Force Series GT 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card  ($199.99 @ Microcenter) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Microcenter) 

Total: $831.91

 

[Helltech]

Honestly that looks pretty decent. I would make these changes. Since you are video editing, and its in your budget get some better ram more cap and speed.

 

Patriot - PV316G186C0KRD, though I know ram is getting expensive and it would be rediculous to pay that much IMO. But it should be noted that when I'm editing I use WAY more than 12GB of ram at any given time.

 

and/or

 

Upgrade to a 7870XT, 660TI, 670, 760, or 7950. Some decent performs that stick out for the price;

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/pny-video-card-vcggtx7602xpb

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-fx795atnfc

[ixi_your_face]

@PCBudgetSolutions

 

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[MPX309]

I've heard some people say the cx has coil whine?

[PCBudgetSolutions]

That SSD is VERY pricey.  Get a Samsung 840 or something and get a better GPU like a GTX 760.

[acidydragon]

Cheaper, and IMO, and based on watching, In Linus' opinion better SSD.

 

http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=77210&vpn=MZ-7TD120BW&manufacture=Samsung%20Memory%20%26%20Storage&promoid=1337

 

-Note, better (higher amounts and higher speeds) memory will help with your video editing. Get the money from the cheaper SSD, and your surplus (unless shipping eats that), and up it to at least 1600.

[shouldervalley]

check if the mobo is hackintosh compatible if not gi for gigabyte

[Jumper118]

 

I have budget of $900 or less. Looking to build a decent comp with a good cpu and gpu. I have 750gb hard drive already. I want to build it for games like tf2 and bioshock. Dont need it for games like battlefield. I need it for video editing also. I would like it to be hackintosh compatible also because i like the video editing software like final cut and imovie, also like using iPhoto.  Thanks for the help. Also i would prefer intel processors(i5 or i7)...

 

Something like this. 

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($189.99 @ Microcenter) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX  LGA1155 Motherboard  ($134.98 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($56.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Corsair Force Series GT 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card  ($199.99 @ Microcenter) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Microcenter) 

Total: $831.91

 

get a cx 500m then you will have an easier time with cable management 

 

I've heard some people say the cx has coil whine?

mine doesn't

[TheDigitalRealm]

That sounds like a decent build. Personally I'd change the SSD though, as I've heard a boatload of bad news on those. Get something cheaper like a Samsung 840. I have one and it performs great for me.