Looking for opinions and advice
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:12 pm
Hi all,
It has been about a decade since I last built a desktop, and with the holidays approaching I am planning on moving on a new system. I am aiming for a balanced build that is kinda fast and kinda quiet for not a lot of money. I have not been doing much desktop gaming lately but want to allow for the possibility with the addition of a discrete card to the build below in the future should the need arise. I am not planning on overclocking.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2joYp
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570S 2.9GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus H87M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($107.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 530 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $590.47
My thoughts:
I liked the performance and inclusion of reasonable low-level graphics in the 4570S.
Is the Hyper 212 EVO a good match here?
I don't think the micro ATX board will limit me; I won't be doing SLI or plan on having many if any expansion cards.
Want 2 DIMMs so I can add 2 more later.
Good SSD choice?
Case ok?
Love SeaSonic; will this one be suitable if I need to add a GPU or should I go higher wattage?
I am also going to put together an AMD build for comparison. Any thoughts on CPUs/MBs/coolers?
Thanks, gang!
It has been about a decade since I last built a desktop, and with the holidays approaching I am planning on moving on a new system. I am aiming for a balanced build that is kinda fast and kinda quiet for not a lot of money. I have not been doing much desktop gaming lately but want to allow for the possibility with the addition of a discrete card to the build below in the future should the need arise. I am not planning on overclocking.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2joYp
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570S 2.9GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus H87M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($107.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 530 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $590.47
My thoughts:
I liked the performance and inclusion of reasonable low-level graphics in the 4570S.
Is the Hyper 212 EVO a good match here?
I don't think the micro ATX board will limit me; I won't be doing SLI or plan on having many if any expansion cards.
Want 2 DIMMs so I can add 2 more later.
Good SSD choice?
Case ok?
Love SeaSonic; will this one be suitable if I need to add a GPU or should I go higher wattage?
I am also going to put together an AMD build for comparison. Any thoughts on CPUs/MBs/coolers?
Thanks, gang!