Gaming Build (Under $1500CDN)

[kraiz]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Between now and end of November.

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Photoshop, webdesign, work, web browsing

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard+mouse

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: ncix.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: Prefer i5 or i7 and hd 5850.

OVERCLOCKING: Yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Looking for best bang for buck, but also trying to keep it under $1500CDN.
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Intel Core i5 750
Price matched: $220

Asus P7P55 Pro
Price matched: $177

Xigmatek Dark Knight
Price matched: $46

G.SKILL 4GB
Price matched: $81

XFX Radeon HD 5850
Price matched: $300

WD Caviar Black 500GB
Price matched: $60

LG GH22NP20
Price matched: $27

Corsair TX750W
Price matched: $99

LG W2243T-PF 21.5IN Monitor
Price matched: $189

Cooler Master Haf 932
Price matched: $150

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64BIT
Price matched: $114

TOTAL: $1463

 

[dndhatcher]

Dark knight does not come with 1156 socket mounting. You have to buy the extra "crossbow" mounting kit.

The HAF 922 is cheaper and wider than the 932. Wider makes it more stable and leaves more room for tall cpu coolers.