Assistance with Maximizing bang for Buck, Please

[CreePinG_DeatH]

Hello,

I am upgrading from the an e6550, 4gb pc2-6400, 8800GTS 640mb system, and would like to lower my costs where possible. The computer will be mainly as a home office PC, but I will occasionally throw a FPS game (e.g. TF2) on the pc, and do not wish to have a sub-par gaming experience. Please give me your feedback on what I have selected so far; I have been out of the loop as far as components go. Also, I will not be overclocking for the time being (I will in the future should my demands increase.)

Please let me know where I have incompatible/inadequate/overkill parts. I am contemplating keeping my 8800GTS as it plays TF2 fine. I have the LianLi PC-7b mid tower case. I have a 1080P monitor, an SSD, 2 WD 640mb Blacks, Keyboard, mouse, SB-XiFi Platinum and headphones. Budget is ballparking $500, but can flex that to $700. I have a feeling that I am buying more than I need.

EVGA 02G-P4-3651-KR GeForce GTX 650 Ti 2GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
Item #: N82E16814130840 $159.99

CORSAIR HX Series HX750 750W ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC ...
Item #: N82E16817139010 $144.99

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 12GB (3 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9T-12GBRL
Item #: N82E16820231358 $64.99

ASRock Z77 Extreme3 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813157330 $119.99

Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K
Item #: N82E16819116504 $219.99

Subtotal: $709.95

 

[Conumdrum]

Not bad, you could drop the PSU to a 550 save $20-30.

Maybe we can find some combo deals, wait till the experts show up.

 

[Knufire]

Do you live nearby a Microcenter?

 

[CreePinG_DeatH]

Yes I do live near* a microcenter

 

[Knufire]

 

[CreePinG_DeatH]

Thank you for the feedback.

Regarding the PSU, I understand that my setup will work with a 500-600w PSU; however, I am debating the HX750 due to it being fully modular and the 7 year warranty vs the CX's 3 year warranty. Aside from the modular preference and the increase in cost, can you foresee any problems with using the HX750? Would the CX series be able to handle overclocking and adding a second GPU? I understand that wasn't what I asked for, but I would like to know how much room the hx750 would allow me to expand in the future (within the warranty period, of course).

Regarding the Samsung Ram, is there anything noteworthy about that choice? Granted it's lower in price, but Newegg marketed it as "TechPowerup's editor choice." I didn't know if the price was the justification for the recommendation.

Thanks again!

 

[Woomack]

There are also available TX650M that are cheaper than HX and also modular. 5 years warranty.

These samsungs are cheap but good for overclocking so they get awards here and there.
1600 11-11-11 at stock but can run @2133 10-11-11 1.5V or something near.

 

[CreePinG_DeatH]

Does microcenter change their prices on a regular basis? I checked the price of the 3570k and asrock board a few hours ago, and since then the price on the motherboard jumped $40. Is that normal?

 

[Mandrake4565]

Microcenter, usually has a combo deal on that processor and mobo. It's been that way for some time, I'd be surprised if they ended it. If they did they will probably start it up again soon.

 

[Knufire]

They run a combo deal that's $40 off any Z77 board and the 3570K, but you only see the price reduction when you put both in the cart. I'd go for a better PSU than the CX for dual cards in the future, the 650M that Woomack suggested is an excellent choice.

 

[wingman99]

the price on the motherboard jumped $40. Is that normal?

Looks like it did when I looked it up.

 

[Horrerblade]

Just as a thought you could sue that 8800 as a physixs card.

 

[Knufire]

That's strange. They did release the new version of their catalog yesterday, but it clearly lists the Extreme4 as costing $95 when purchased with a 3570K.

It also lists on the 1st page of the catalog that prices are good from 11/12 to 12/2.

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/c1e38eef#/c1e38eef/28

 

[jaymz9350]

Probably just some night time maintenance or something mucking with the price, it showed full price for me earlier (like around 3am) but back to $94 now.

 

[CreePinG_DeatH]

Yea, just snagged the mobo/cpu combo and will pick it up later today. Thanks for that recommendation!

As for the Physx card, I am unfamiliar with what that entails. Would that improve what my 8800 can do?

 

[CreePinG_DeatH]

I am getting anxious waiting for my other components to arrive. Would my current PSU (Corsair HX 520w) be able to safely power up the motherboard, cpu, and old video card? Or do I risk damaging the new parts?

 

[Mandrake4565]

Yes, that HX received very good reviews from JohnnyGuru you could probably just use that one and return the new one.

 

[Bobnova]

You could run that setup on a good 300w unit. Your current PSU will handle it easily.
Not a problem.

 

[CreePinG_DeatH]

Ok thanks. If I add the 7850 GPU, would i still have enough or be calling it close? I'll probably opt for the new PSU anyway due to the warranty and my desire to buy things I don't need, but at least I can set things up early.

 

[EarthDog]

Plenty with a single 7850.