Approximate Purchase Date: 1-2 Weeks
Budget Range: ~$1000
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Mostly Gaming, surfing the internet
Parts Not Required: Tower, Power Supply, Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, Monitor
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: 1. Amazon, 2. Newegg
Country of Origin: U.S.
Parts Preferences: Intel Chip, ATI video card
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Additional Comments: I have the following parts already purchased.:
COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160
COOLER MASTER GX Series RS650-ACAAE3-US 650W ATX12V v2.31 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171052
This is my first build and I'm stuck on what mobo/cpu combination to purchase. I was leaning towards the 1156 sockets but I wanted to ask you guys first. I would prefer an ATI card, (6950!). Although my budget is ~1000, I am pretty flexible.
Budget Range: ~$1000
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Mostly Gaming, surfing the internet
Parts Not Required: Tower, Power Supply, Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, Monitor
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: 1. Amazon, 2. Newegg
Country of Origin: U.S.
Parts Preferences: Intel Chip, ATI video card
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Additional Comments: I have the following parts already purchased.:
COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160
COOLER MASTER GX Series RS650-ACAAE3-US 650W ATX12V v2.31 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171052
This is my first build and I'm stuck on what mobo/cpu combination to purchase. I was leaning towards the 1156 sockets but I wanted to ask you guys first. I would prefer an ATI card, (6950!). Although my budget is ~1000, I am pretty flexible.