how hard is it to build your own PC?
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I already found the CPU for 50 bucks cheaper at Micro Center. They have it for 169.99
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Stinky Diver
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If you've never been there and plan on getting more stuff that day, get the CPU last...They damn near usher you out the store after you ask for it. CPU's are sealed off on some fort knox shyt.
Pair it with a Z77 motherboard and they will take $40 off. If you have a Micro Center in your city never ever buy a CPU anywhere else...
I copped 4 i5-2500k's last week a 100 a pop. Resold em all on Ebay for near 200 each.
I'm about to order it online now. I'm about to check and see if they have anything else on my list that's cheaper.
Pair it with a Z77 motherboard and they will take $40 off. If you have a Micro Center in your city never ever buy a CPU anywhere else...
I copped 4 i5-2500k's last week a 100 a pop. Resold em all on Ebay for near 200 each.
So if I get that CPU I linked for 169 along with this motherboard...
ASUS P8Z77-V LX Socket 1155 Z77 ATX Intel Motherboard 369850 - Micro Center
They'll give me 40 off? So I'd be getting this motherboard for like 80 bucks.
Correct, the discount use to be applied directly online but as of recent you have to ask the person at the register for the discount if they don't know. At the store near me they know the deal.
I wish this place wasn't an hour away 
I just added to my cart, and it applied the discount. My mom works out that way, but they said since it's instore pick up only, that the only way another person can pick it up is if they pay for it. I can't pay for it online and have her pick it up for me.
I just added to my cart, and it applied the discount. My mom works out that way, but they said since it's instore pick up only, that the only way another person can pick it up is if they pay for it. I can't pay for it online and have her pick it up for me.
yep, I'd add you probably want something around 600w
Copped the motherboard and the CPU, came out to 269 after taxes. I'll pick it up tomorrow after I get off.
Bout to hit the gym now, when I get back I'll look into finding a good power supply.
Bout to hit the gym now, when I get back I'll look into finding a good power supply.
Golayitdown
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If you can, make sure you get a fully modular power supply. Don't want unnecessary extra cables cluttering up your case. Much easier to work with for upgrades and general maintenance
Advice after just building my PC. Buy all your parts from MicroCenter. TigerDirect/Newegg are expensive for everything. Love my gaming PC.
I know I listed the Western Digital 2TB drive but I just found this one on Amazon...
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-ST2000DM001-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal/dp/B005T3GRN2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353380937&sr=1-1&keywords=seagate+2tb]Amazon.com: Seagate ST2000DM001 Barracuda 7200RPM 2 TB SATA 6 GB/s NCQ 64 MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive: Electronics[/ame]
Anybody had any issues with Seagate drives?
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-ST2000DM001-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal/dp/B005T3GRN2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353380937&sr=1-1&keywords=seagate+2tb]Amazon.com: Seagate ST2000DM001 Barracuda 7200RPM 2 TB SATA 6 GB/s NCQ 64 MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive: Electronics[/ame]
Anybody had any issues with Seagate drives?
Let me update my progress on this so far...
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor = 169.99 COPPED
Micro Center - Computers, Electronics, Computer Parts, Networking, Gaming, Software, and more!
Amazon.com: Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570K: Computers & Accessories
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX ATX LGA1155 Motherboard = 79.99 COPPED
ASUS P8Z77-V LX Socket 1155 Z77 ATX Intel Motherboard 369850 - Micro Center
Memory: Ballistix_Tactical_8GB_DDR3-1600 = 36.99 COPPED
Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) CL8 Desktop Memory Module 649528757630 - Micro Center
Storage: Seagate ST2000DM001 Barracuda 7200RPM 3TB HDD = 89.99 COPPED
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005T3GRLY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00"]Amazon.com: Seagate Barracuda 7200 3 TB 7200RPM SATA 6 Gb/s NCQ 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive ST3000DM001: Electronics[/ame]
Crucial 128GB SSD = 102.99
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-2-5-Inch-Solid-State-CT128M4SSD2/dp/B004W2JKZI/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353392190&sr=1-2&keywords=crucial+m4"]Amazon.com: Crucial 128 GB m4 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive SATA 6Gb/s CT128M4SSD2: Electronics[/ame]
Video Card: SAPPHIRE AMD Radeon HD 6870 1GB GDDR5 PCIE Graphics Card = 159.99
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/SAPPHIRE-Radeon-6870-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B005C8RTTU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353383080&sr=1-1&keywords=Sapphire+6870]Amazon.com: SAPPHIRE AMD Radeon HD 6870 1GB GDDR5 PCIE Graphics Card: Electronics[/ame]
Case: NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case = 34.99
Amazon.com: GAMMA Classic Series ATX Mid Tower Interior Steel Chassis (Black): Electronics
Power Supply: Corsair Builder Series CX 600 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS (CX600) = 66.24
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Watt-EPS%C2%A0-CX600/dp/B0092ML0OC/ref=sr_1_24?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353363887&sr=1-24&keywords=seasonic+power+supply]Amazon.com: Corsair Builder Series CX 600 Watt ATX/EPS* 80 PLUS (CX600): Electronics[/ame]
Total = 740.16 (without taxes)
So after manipulating some things around and finding a better power supply and throwing in the 6870 I came out a little cheaper than I initially did. I took out the additional CPU cooler and the optical drive from Liquid's suggestions. I also found single 8GB stick of ram for a dollar cheaper than the 2x4GB sticks that I originally went with.
Is that power supply good enough for what I'm working with?
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor = 169.99 COPPED
Micro Center - Computers, Electronics, Computer Parts, Networking, Gaming, Software, and more!
Amazon.com: Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570K: Computers & Accessories
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX ATX LGA1155 Motherboard = 79.99 COPPED
ASUS P8Z77-V LX Socket 1155 Z77 ATX Intel Motherboard 369850 - Micro Center
Memory: Ballistix_Tactical_8GB_DDR3-1600 = 36.99 COPPED
Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) CL8 Desktop Memory Module 649528757630 - Micro Center
Storage: Seagate ST2000DM001 Barracuda 7200RPM 3TB HDD = 89.99 COPPED
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005T3GRLY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00"]Amazon.com: Seagate Barracuda 7200 3 TB 7200RPM SATA 6 Gb/s NCQ 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive ST3000DM001: Electronics[/ame]
Crucial 128GB SSD = 102.99
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-2-5-Inch-Solid-State-CT128M4SSD2/dp/B004W2JKZI/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353392190&sr=1-2&keywords=crucial+m4"]Amazon.com: Crucial 128 GB m4 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive SATA 6Gb/s CT128M4SSD2: Electronics[/ame]
Video Card: SAPPHIRE AMD Radeon HD 6870 1GB GDDR5 PCIE Graphics Card = 159.99
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/SAPPHIRE-Radeon-6870-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B005C8RTTU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353383080&sr=1-1&keywords=Sapphire+6870]Amazon.com: SAPPHIRE AMD Radeon HD 6870 1GB GDDR5 PCIE Graphics Card: Electronics[/ame]
Case: NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case = 34.99
Amazon.com: GAMMA Classic Series ATX Mid Tower Interior Steel Chassis (Black): Electronics
Power Supply: Corsair Builder Series CX 600 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS (CX600) = 66.24
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Watt-EPS%C2%A0-CX600/dp/B0092ML0OC/ref=sr_1_24?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353363887&sr=1-24&keywords=seasonic+power+supply]Amazon.com: Corsair Builder Series CX 600 Watt ATX/EPS* 80 PLUS (CX600): Electronics[/ame]
Total = 740.16 (without taxes)
So after manipulating some things around and finding a better power supply and throwing in the 6870 I came out a little cheaper than I initially did. I took out the additional CPU cooler and the optical drive from Liquid's suggestions. I also found single 8GB stick of ram for a dollar cheaper than the 2x4GB sticks that I originally went with.
Is that power supply good enough for what I'm working with?
