$2500 gaming PC

[bizarr0]

Hey gang,

Looking for some help with a new system. I've never built a PC from scratch, but I'm comfortable with working with the components - my main problem is that I've mostly been out of the hardware loop since I purchased my last PC six years ago (which is what this system will be replacing), so I really have no idea where to start.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Next week

BUDGET RANGE: Approx. $2500; $2600 at the most

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, internet

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Speakers not needed / mouse and keyboard can be left out if there's no room in the budget

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: U.S.A.

PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel Core i7 CPU

OVERCLOCKING: No - perhaps in the future, but really am not comfortable with it

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Would like a quiet, nice-looking windowed case with lighting. Also, please list things like additional cooling components, thermal paste, etc..


Any and all help is appreciated!

 

[mrhoshos96]

here is a build for $1,965.93 before rebates without the case

cpu+mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.437357

ssd: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227551

hsf: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118059

ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231352

psu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207001

gpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102887

hdd: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119230
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119225&cm_re=haf_x-_-11-119-225-_-Product
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119231&cm_re=haf_922-_-11-119-231-_-Product


odd: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

 

[carnedude]

This is better Ram than in the above post and is a little cheaper.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231348

Also maybe cut about 20 bucks off and get the CM Hyper 212+ off amazon for 30 bucks. Other than that the build up above looks good.

 

[mrhoshos96]

This is better Ram than in the above post and is a little cheaper.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231348

Also maybe cut about 20 bucks off and get the CM Hyper 212+ off amazon for 30 bucks. Other than that the build up above looks good.

the ram u linked is 3gb's

also i like 212+ but it's fan is noisy and also the preforma is a much better cooler

 

[lowriderflow]

^^agreed above. If you were trying to get the most *bang for your buck* - I'd go with two EVGA GTX260's superclocked ($209 each at newegg) for $420, they are better than a GTX480 and come in a little bit slower than the 5970 (buy much much cheaper!) - if you jsut want the best, then get the 5970.

If you're spending that much, defiantely get a logitech g series gamign keyboard and a quality mouse of whatever design you like.

Check out logicbuy.com for some hot monitor deals. Occasionally have a 24" 1080p for around $170 after rebates

 

[fharper]

I have a build posted in this thread: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/290888-31-best-hardware-2000-build

Runs about $2100 and would OC very nicely. You could switch out the case to something you like better if you want and put in a bigger SSD if you want.

 

[mrhoshos96]

^^agreed above. If you were trying to get the most *bang for your buck* - I'd go with two EVGA GTX260's superclocked ($209 each at newegg) for $420, they are better than a GTX480 and come in a little bit slower than the 5970 (buy much much cheaper!) - if you jsut want the best, then get the 5970.

If you're spending that much, defiantely get a logitech g series gamign keyboard and a quality mouse of whatever design you like.

Check out logicbuy.com for some hot monitor deals. Occasionally have a 24" 1080p for around $170 after rebates

yes but not all games handle sli that great + it will ruin the upgrade path

 

[carnedude]

woops my bad had too many windows open this is the right link for the ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231361

The timing is not as tight but I have heard that these are the new IT ram to get from gskill.

Also as long as a game can run in fullscreen then it supports SLI you just have to configure your own profile with the card.

 

[mrhoshos96]

good kits i heard that ther timing can be set to cl6 (but imo they aren't worth the extra$ and the extra $ for shipping