$1500 build

[ghtyu]

Any input would be appreciated!
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=12378114

Note: I already have a storage drive

Specifically, sub-$300 monitor advice? I am currently considering the listed ASUS and the Samsung PX2370

 

[arges86]

looks like a solid build
great case
i can't say i know much about the new P67 mobo's
a solid PSU, assuming its enough power for you, one needs to think about future upgrades (newegg has a PSU calculator that tells you the recommended wattage)
great SandyBridge CPU, should provide some good OCing headroom (i assume thats why you got the K series and an aftermarket fan)
Great HDD, i have one myself. Just make sure TRIM is enabled and AHCI in the BIOS.
The rest look good too... although for monitors i always recommend a 1920x1200 monitor, a little bit wider than standard 1080p

 

[ghtyu]

You're right--I am planning on overclocking.

Unfortunately, the Newegg Power Supply Calculator is a bit out dated (no Sandy Bridge, no SSD. Using some approximations, though, it looks like 750 W will be enough for another 6870 later on.

Thanks for verifying my choices--it's good to get feedback from someone who has worked with these parts before!

 

[joelmartinez]

750w will definitely be enough btw here is a better psu calculator http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

 

[Why_Me]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.584425 Combo Price: $243.98
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118039 $16.99 FREE SHIPPING
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 - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157217 $152.99
ASRock P67 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.madshrimps.be/articles/article/1000116/ASRock-P67-Extreme4-Motherboard-Review/0 <--- Fairly recent review of the ASRock P67 Extreme4 with some o/c tips and great screenies.

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/1098/pg10/asrock-extreme4-p67-and-fatal1ty-professional-p67-vs-x58-with-core-i7-950-review-overclocking.html <--- Recent review.

 

[ghtyu]

Joel:

This price calculator is great!


Why_Me:

Thanks for the recommendations--those should save me some cash. As it happens, there is a better 2500k combo deal for this build at the moment:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.585737

(discount of $30 with that GPU)

 

[joelmartinez]

that's a good combo glad you liked the psu calculator, you ment psu not price right?

 

[ghtyu]

Oh yeah, my bad.