First Gaming PC Build

[jeffrogt88]

Could I please get some recommendations for a gaming pc build? I have already picked out a processor (I5 3570k) and graphics card (EVGA GeForce GTX 680 4GB) and would like to get some direction towards other compatibe parts. My budget is around $1500. Thank you very much!

 

[Groomer]

Most will probably agree 4GB over 2GB GTX680 makes minimal to no difference, which means you are likely wasting some money.

 

[mcnumpty23]

split the difference

get a 3gb card

amd 7970

 

[PanicMaster85]

so do you need everything? so a keyboard mouse monitor etc.

ok here look at this
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/z2Tp

it goes over but if you dont need a monitor, keyboard, or mouse it will help a lot and you can get a none OEM version of windows

also the 680 is 2gb unless you are running a 3 screen gaming then you dont need more than 2gb

 

[mcnumpty23]

so do you need everything? so a keyboard mouse monitor etc.

ok here look at this
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/z2Tp

it goes over but if you dont need a monitor, keyboard, or mouse it will help a lot and you can get a none OEM version of windows

also the 680 is 2gb unless you are running a 3 screen gaming then you dont need more than 2gb

would have to say if you go for a gtx680 2gb version rather than the 4gb version

then a gtx670 would be a better bet--near enough as fast and probably roughly $100 cheaper

and 850w corsair seems excessive--could save enough by getting a gtx670 and lower watt psu to include an ssd in there

 

[PanicMaster85]

its true i have my gtx 670 overclocked to a gtx 680 stock performance at 120 dollars cheaper which with this you can get a non oem version of windows

though one thing i do have to say is that 850 may be excessive but if he ever want to overclock/sli his graphics card he will want the extra wiggle room i know i like it