$1000 Budget PC Build March 2013
Original Budget PC Build Article: http://newbcomputerbuild.com/newb-computer-build-home/march-2013-gaming-pc-builds/#build2
This $1000 gaming pc build will be able to play games most games at highest settings with resolutions of 1920x1080 and 2560x1600 at high - medium settings.
This $1000 gaming pc build will be able to play games most games at highest settings with resolutions of 1920x1080 and 2560x1600 at high - medium settings.
Gaming PC Build Recipe:
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| Estimated Price: $993 |
The Hardware
Intel Core i5 3570K Processor 3.4 4 BX80637I53570K Price: $214.99
Like most processors this month, the Intel 3570K processor still holds strong as the processor of choice for Medium to High end gaming PC builds.
This is the current mainstream high end gamer processor. The Intel 35070K is included in both the higher end and mid range gaming pc builds of the month. This processor is easily overclocked and perfect for all hardware enthusiasts and gamers alike.
The Intel Core i5-3570K has four cores and an unlocked multiplier that allows you to freely adjust the frequency – overclocking made easy! Note: if you plan on overclocking please consider buying an after market CPU cooler such as the Cooler Master Evo 212 included in the Hardware Suggestions section for this $1000 build.
| Intel Core i5-3570K | 4 cores | 3.4 GHz clock speed (3.8GHz Turbo) | LGA 1155 Socket |
Product Details: *From Intel
| Essentials | |
| Status | Launched |
| Launch Date | Q2'12 |
| Processor Number | i5-3570K |
| # of Cores | 4 |
| # of Threads | 4 |
| Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| Intel® Smart Cache | 6 MB |
| Bus/Core Ratio | 34 |
| DMI | 5 GT/s |
| Instruction Set | 64-bit |
| Instruction Set Extensions | SSE4.1/4.2, AVX |
Embedded Options Available | No |
| Lithography | 22 nm |
| Max TDP | 77 W |
AS Rock LGA1155 DDR3 SATA3 USB3.0 Quad CrossFireX and Quad SLI A GbE ATX Motherboard Z77 EXTREME4 Price: $134.99
Back to the AsRock EXTREME4 this month as its price has subsided back down to around $134, good news! I have used this motherboard several times in the months builds and with good reason. This will support every piece of hardware comfortably in this build, leaves plenty of room for upgrades and can nicely overclock the Intel 3570K processor.Product Details:
- CPU: LGA1155; Supports 2nd/3rd Generation Intel Core i7/ i5/ i3 Processor; Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology; Supports Hyper-Threading Technology
- Chipset: Intel Z77
- Memory: 4X DDR3-2800+(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 DIMM Slots, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Dual Channel, Maxi Capacity up to 32GB
- Slots: 2X PCI-Express 3.0 X16 Slots (runs at X8), 2 X PCI Express 2.0 X1 Slots, 2 X PCI Slots
- SATA: 4X SATA3 Ports (one connector is shared with eSATA3 port), Two Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10; 4X SATA2 Ports, Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
- Ports: 8X USB 2.0 Ports (2 rear, 6 via header); 6X USB 3.0 Ports (4 rear,?2 via header); 1X PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port; 1X?VGA Port; 1X DVI Port; 1X Optical SPDIF Out Port; 1X HDMI Port; 1X eSATA3 Port; 1X RJ45 LAN Port; Audio I/O Jacks
- Power Connector: 1X 24-Pin ATX Main Power Connector, 1X 8-Pin 12V Power Connector
Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB DDR5 HDMI / DVI-I / Dual Mini DP with Boost PCI-Express Graphics Card 11196-16-20G Price: $302.00
The "Boost" version of the Radeon HD 7950 3GB graphics card. Essentially it is a manufactured overclocked card so you do not have to do it yourself to risk messing anything up or voiding any warranty. I had initially stuck a PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 here, but prices have finally dropped again for the Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 Boost card, so here you go!You will be able to play most if not all games at max settings at 1920×1080 resolutions and will even play well if you have a super high resolution monitor at 2560×1600.
Technical Details:
Corsair Vengeance 8 GB ( 2 x 4 GB ) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) 240-Pin DDR3 Memory Kit for Core i3, i5, i7 and Platforms SDRAM CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 Price: $47.98
A nice change in RAM to the Corsair Vengeance series packages of 8GB (2x4GB) package of RAM. RAM prices have increased overall this month and this is the best punch of memory for the price.
- Technical Details:
- 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 for AMD, Intel Dual processors and upcoming 2nd Generation Intel Core platforms
- Speed: 1600MHz
- Timing: 9-9-9-24
- Voltage: 1.5V
- Vengeance heat spreader for styling and performance
Western Digital 1 TB WD Blue SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive Price: $73.52
1TB of hard drive space is a good amount of hard drive space for a $1000 build and the newer line of Western Digital hard drives is a quality drive to takes this place.Product Details
- WD Caviar Blue hard drives have a multitude of features to deliver rock solid performance and ultra-cool and quiet operation.
- 3rd generation SATA interface for 6 GB/s maximum data transfer rates.
- WhisperDrive technology minimizes noise to levels near the threshold of human hearing.
- 1 TB capacity holds up to 200,000 digital photos, 250,000 MP3 files, and 120 hours of HD video.
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
Corsair Enthusiast Series 650-Watt 80 Plus Bronze Certified Power Supply Compatible with Core i3, i5, i7 and platforms – TX650 Price: $89.99
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nice solid 750W PSU that has more then enough juice to power this build. The only instance I would recommend more wattage is if you decide to go Crossfire with this build, but even so you would still be good with 750W.
nice solid 750W PSU that has more then enough juice to power this build. The only instance I would recommend more wattage is if you decide to go Crossfire with this build, but even so you would still be good with 750W.Product Details:
- 80PLUS Bronze certified, delivering up to 85% energy efficiency at real world load conditions.
- Over-voltage and over-current protection, under-voltage protection.
- An ultra-quiet double ball-bearing fan delivers excellent airflow at an exceptionally low noise level.
- High-quality Japanese capacitors provide uncompromised performance and reliability.
- A dedicated single +12V rail offers maximum compatibility with the latest components.
- A five year warranty and lifetime access to Corsair?s legendary technical support and customer service.
- Short circuit protection provide maximum safety to your critical system components.
- The latest ATX12V v2.31 and EPS 2.92 standards and it is backward compatible with ATX12V 2.2 and ATX12V 2.01 systems
- Universal AC input from 90~264V. No more hassle of flipping that tiny red switch to select the voltage input!
Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 Advanced Gaming Mid Tower Computer Case with Carrying Handles SGC-2100-WWN1-AMZ – Ghost White Price: $109.99
A new case just put out by Cooler Master – The Storm Scout 2 Advanced Gaming Mid Tower PC Case. A very versatile case that is also quite portable. Made with a nice thick steel, plenty of room for further hardware upgrades and a nice sleek look with a white casing and white LEDS.Technical Details:
- Ergonomic steel reinforced carrying handles
- Dual USB 3.0 support for 10x faster file transfer and high current smartphone/tablet charging (~1A)
- Supports up to 3 ODDs (tool-less), 7 HDDs, and 4 SSDs for increased expandability
- Supports up to 9 fans, including two 120mm fans on the acrylic side panel window
- Two pre-installed 120mm white LED fans behind the front mesh panel for optimized airflow
- Dust filters for PSU (slide out) and front panel
- Supports all high-end graphics cards up to 399mm/15.7 inch with the first HDD cage removed
- Top panel LED switch to disable the LEDs of front LED lit case fans at night
Asus 24xDVD-RW Serial ATA Internal OEM Drive DRW-24B1ST (Black) Price: $17.99
Switched the optical drive to an Asus this month since the Lite-On Drives shot up in price. Just your standard DVD drive to get you going!Technical Details
- Drive Type: Internal DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
- Write:DVD+R/-R: 24X DVD+RW/-RW: 8X/6X DVD+R/-R DL: 12X
- Read:DVD+R/-R(Single): 16X DVD+R/-R DL: 12X DVD+RW/-RW(Single): 12X
- DVD-R & DVD-R(DL): DAO/Incremental Recording
- DVD-RW: DAO/Restricted Overwriting/Incremental Recording
- Allows you to permanently delete the data on rewritable discs
- CD-R/RW: DAO/TAO/SAO/Packet Write
- Interface: SATA
- It is a revision of 90-D4CHVV-UB1080
- Power saving drive
- Provides you with flexibility and efficiency in terms of multimedia data storage and sharing
- Random Access Time: DVD – 150ms; CD – 150ms
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