Rate my $1000 build (gaming rig).

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COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $49.99

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply $89.99

Intel Core i5-2500 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500 + Intel BOXDH67CL LGA 1155 Intel H67 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard $294.98

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-4GBRL $42.99

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive $69.99

Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA CD/DVD Burner LightScribe Support - OEM $25.99

GIGABYTE GV-N460OC-1GI GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card $189.99

Asus ML228H 21.5" 1920X1080 2ms Full HD LED BackLight LED Monitor Slim Design 250 cd/m2 10,000,000 :1 (ASCR) $159.99

Total: $923.91

A member here actually suggested me this build, I just changed a couple parts. I'd like your opinions on this build. If there's anything you see that needs changing or know any better parts without increasing the price too much, let me know.
 
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He has a $1k budget. So far we're at $923. And he is planning to purchase tomorrow.
 
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I suggest buying the cpu at microcenter if your not already, they have the i5-2000k for just 180$ which in all honesty is a steal seeing as it outperforms the i7-950 bloomfield in most aspects. Also you might be better off get two gtx 460s and going sli. just get the 756 Mb models instead.
 
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Here is a reworked build with a powerful graphic card, mobo with Crossfire option
i5 2500K + XFX HD 6870
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.585737

RAM -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146748

HDD - Same

Monitor - Same

DVD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

CASE - Same

PSU - Antec TP 650 - The Corsair 650TX has enough power but not enough power connectors to power 2x HD 6870, so you would have to use adapters, if its fine then stick with Corsair
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371021

MSI P67A-GD53 - Has Crossfire
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130551

Total - ~$997 not including shipping or rebates,...
 
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^I have never dealt with Mushkin customer service so I can not judge on that though I do know they put out a good product. But I do know G.skill does have excellent customer service. I have personally only ever bought crucial and G.Skill RAM. I would say 10$ is worth the jump in speed from 1333 to 1600 especially if your mobo supports it, another small bonus is the shield/heat spreader. I apologize though if I cam across as harsh or hasty I just believe that in this case the extra money is worth it.
 
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gkay09

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^ I dont say that you are wrong, but just that even that Mushkin would do fine,...
Also as for the speed, if not overclocking, I doubt it would be of much advantage,... Anyways it is left to the OP, he can go with the manufacturer with which he is comfortable with.
 
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I'm reading the reviews on the 6870 and a lot of people are saying that the temp is quite high. Should I add a extra fan? If so I'd like you to choose one for me.
 
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Why_Me

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You have a nice solid build there for that price :)

The only thing I would change on that entire build is the psu. There is no need for a 650w psu with that set up. Save yourself some money and take a look at these down below.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004 $79.99 FREE SHIPPING / $59.99 after mail-in rebate card
CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094 $59.99
SeaSonic S12II 520 Bronze 520W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022 $69.99 / $54.99 after mail-in rebate card
OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V SLI Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016 $69.99
Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

 
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^ I think the power supply he has chosen is fine. It leaves slight headroom if he ever wants to expand to multiple gpu's, a 500w psu will not (though I do know that corsair and antec some times under rate their power supplies, last antec I had was capable of 750W but they rated it at 500w because in one of their tests that was its output.) still I would stick with the psu you have listed. If you are really tight for money you could drop down to one of the ones Hiya listed but if your ok with it I wouldnt.
 
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