Gaming / Multimedia - $1k - $1.7k

[vice4tech]

Approximate Purchase Date: 2/25/11 - 3/4/11

Budget Range: $1,000 - $1,700

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming - Multimedia - Video/Audio Editing

Parts Not Required: Monitor

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Country of Origin: U.S.

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe (probably not)

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments:

I have been out of the PC world since 2004, maybe even earlier, so I'm pretty lost with the whole SATA III / USB 3.0. USB I could probably figure out easily, just looks like a faster USB really. SATA on the other hand I never really understood. Just letting you guys know, so if you see something off with SATA compability just let me know please.

Also is there such thing as PCI-e vs SATA? PCI-e was JUST getting to my knowledge but I left the PC behind and the concept never staid.

I took this build mostly from here. "Enthusiast"

I am pretty happy with this build but I have a few questions:


1. I have a Vizio 37-inch 1080p HDTV. Would this TV be good as my display for this setup?

2. I'll definitely get a SSD this year, but should I start off with one now or wait 'till later for the new SSD's that everyones talking about. If you do recommend starting off with a SSD, which one would it be? (80g or 120g)

3. Currently I'm thinking of getting the Asus Maximus IV, but is it really any different compared to the Asus P67 Pro or Deluxe?

4. I am thinking of getting a Blu-Ray drive, but should I get a combo drive or two separate drives (Blu-Ray + DVD/CD)?

5. I'm trying my best just to get find a P67 board ASAP and then just send it in when they release the corrected boards. Any help with this?

6. Lastly, I'm looking for at least 8GB RAM. What is the best in this category?



CPU: Intel i7-2600k

MOBO: ASUS P67 Pro

RAM: Undecided - (At least 8GB)

HSF: Cooler Master i7 Compatible Hyper N 520 92mm Sleeve CPU Cooler

SSD / HDD: Undecided

PSU: XFX Black Edition XPS 850W

GPU: EVGA SuperClocked GTX 570 (Fermi)

Optical Drive: Undecided

Case: Cooler Master HAF 922

Keyboard/Mouse: LogiTech Cordless Wave

 

[Ajrslg]

I actually have a question for YOU. Will the EVGA superclocked GTX 570 (fermi) work with that MOBO? i thought that asus mobo's required the asus gtx

EG - - - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121412&cm_re=gtx_570-_-14-121-412-_-Product

 

[Why_Me]

If you don't plan on using dual vid cards...save yourself some $$ and go with a board that has a single PCI-E slot.

http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=P67%20Pro3 $125 @ newegg
ASRock P67 Pro3

Then combo your cpu with a decent h/s...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.593420 Combo Price: $349.98
Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I72600K
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel ...

Then size down your psu to match your build...

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/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007611%2050008476%20600006050%20600006127%20600006069%20600006157&IsNodeId=1&name=G.SKILL <--- Any of these sets of RAM will suffice just fine.