Gaming PC

[bambooz1e]

Hi,
at the end of January I should have enough money to build a basic gaming rig. I know how to put the components together ect.
I have a budget of around $800 for the computer without the screen mouse ect.
I already know which motherboard I will probably get, the ASRock Z77 Extream 4. http://www.techbuy.com.au/p/189558/MOTHERBOARD_INTEL_SOCKET_1155/Asrock/Z77_EXTREME4.asp

I was wondering if someone could put together a build list for me for $800
I'll be ordering from http://www.techbuy.com.au so use that for component pricing.

thanks

 

[wolfeking]

you can get much better pricing from PC case gear. And I highly recommend against that motherboard.

 

[galerecon]

I feel like Newegg is cheaper now because they have all of these black friday deals.

 

[wolfeking]

.au That means no newegg, and shipping would negate the savings. Newegg only serves China, Canada, and The U.S.

 

[bambooz1e]

PC case gear seems pretty good. I will buy from both websites then. Why don't you like that motherboard?

 

[bambooz1e]

Here's a start to my build list
LiteOn IHAS124 DVD-RW Drive - SATA, OEM
24x DVD±RW, 12x DVD±RW DL, Black
$32.45

Intel DP67BAB3 Motherboard - Retail
LGA1155, P67 (B3 Stepping), 4xDDR3-1333, 1xPCI-Ex16 v2.0, 2xSATA-III, 3xSATA-II, 1xeSATA-II, RAID, 1xGigLAN, 8Chl-HD, USB3.0, ATX
$123.20

Intel Core i3 2100 Dual Core CPU (3.1GHz, 850-1100MHz GPU) - LGA1155, 1333MHz, 5.0 GT/s DMI, HTT, 3MB Cache, 32nm, 65W $138.60
Western Digital 500GB IntelliPower SATA-III 6Gbps HDD w. 64MB Cache (WD5000AZRX) Caviar Green $96.35

Gigabyte Radeon HD 6850 - 1GB GDDR5 - (820MHz, 4200MHz)
256-bit, 2xDVI, DisplayPort, HDMI, PCI-Ex16 v2.1, Fansink - Overclocked Edition
$182.15

Corsair 500W Builder Series CX500 v2.0 PSU - ATX 12V v2.3, EPS 12V, 120mm Fan, 80 PLUS Certified
5xSATA, 2xPCI-E
$77.15

G.Skill 8GB (2 x 4GB) PC3-10666 1333MHz DDR3 RAM - 9-9-9-24 $55.05
CoolerMaster Hyper TX3 CPU Cooler - Intel LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA775, AMD AM3, AM2, 940, 939, 754, 92mm Fan, 800-2800rpm, 15.7-54.8CFM, 17-35dBA $30.40

 

[wolfeking]

That motherboard is not much better. Intel boards are not as well built as Asus, Gigabyte, or MSI.
I don't recommend the Z77E4 because it is marketed above what it can do. The Power phase is sold as digital 8+4, and it is only partially digital, with 4+1+1 using doublers. This leads to a inconsistent power delivery system. Also, the SATA controllers have had some issues with them. Quality is a whole different issue to. With ASrock boards, you either get a very good board, or a paper weight. Not many fall anywhere inbetween.
For that price range (140ish), look at the P8P67-V LX, P8Z77-V LX, Z77X-UD3H or above.


Eberything else on that list looks good to me. But you may want to look at a HD7770 or HD7850, as they are newer, less power hungry and more powerful cards.

 

[bambooz1e]

Ok. what mother board would you do you think i should get then?

 

[wolfeking]

Asus P8P67 line, specifically the v-LX or above. Any Gigabyte P/Z series board, or MSI P/Z series above GD65.

 

[FuryRosewood]

...thats a laugh, intel not built as well as asus... but to each their own.

 

[wolfeking]

Intel boards, unless you get the very top end ones are stuck with analog VRMs at 4 and 6 phase. The top of the line Z77 and X79 are digital VRM at 12 and 16 phase. Asus is much better in that regard.