Experienced noob seeks advice

[cuetipper]

I have built many systems but it has been a while and I am out of touch.

I am in need of guidance.

I have about $600 to use on a MB and Processor and want the best I can get.

What is the best MOBO / Processor combination to build for a gamer?

 

[o1die]

I'd go for the 2500K 1155 Sandy Bridge at $225 and the asus P8H67-M at $125 from newegg. I prefer onboard video, even if it's only used for backup. You can spend about $100 more for a P67 chipset board if you prefer.

 

[asantesoul]

currently I would recommend the i5 2500k processor with an Asus p8p67 deluxe motherboard, or WS revolution motherboard.. That will definitely give you an edge... a 2500k in an "j" board is nonsensical considering you can't overclock the "k" chips..so, either an i52400 would do, or you would need to get a p67 board which is what i suggest...

check it out..these are great boards for the price and performance..not to mention, longevity..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131714&cm_re=p8p67-_-13-131-714-_-Product

Check out the reviews for this board..it's fantastic
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131701&cm_re=p8p67-_-13-131-701-_-Product

I've played around with various p67 boards..this is my favourite

 

[geekapproved]

People, he said he want's the BEST cpu and mobo for $600.

That would not be a i5-2500K, it would be a i7-2600K and P67. You could do both of those for less than $500. The mobo you get depends on whether you want xfire or sli.

The i7 is not going to be faster at gaming than the i5, but it'll be a lot faster at a lot of other things and MUCH more future proof with it's 4 extra virtual cores (HT)

 

[asantesoul]

Yeah...best doesn't necessarily mean the most expensive..OP if you actually want the best for that price.. get 1 of the 3 below

1.) Gigabyte P67 UD7 B3 + i72600k
2.) Maximus IV Extreme + i5 2500k
3) P8P67 WS Revolution + i72600k

But, remember..this is a gaming build where the most moniesss should be spent on the graphic card (s)...(duurrhhhh)

 

[geekapproved]

I have about $600 to use on a MB and Processor and want the best I can get.

My reading comprehension is pretty good. It's VERY clear to me.

Not only that the i7 with mobo is going to cost less than $500. That leaves $100 for 8gb of ram. Not that you need 8gb for gaming but if it's in the budget, go for it.