Building new system, thoughts/feedback appreciated

[cemmanisali]

Okay, so this will be my second self-built system. I want this new system to last a long time so I will not be doing any OCing. Also, I will wait until the Sandy Bridge motherboards come out in April.

Purchase Date:
Whenever new wave of Sandy Bridge MOBOs are released


Budget:
below $1500

Purpose:
Gaming (I don't plan on running anything at high, I just want very smooth performance)

Overlocking:
****NO****

Crossfire:
****NO****


Parts not required:
keyboard, mouse, monitor, audio, OS, **Power supply** (Corsair TX850W)


Preferred website:
Newegg


****BUILD IN MIND:****


Motherboard
ASUS P8P67 PRO
http://usa.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=HMMvTCuBcZLfu2YL&templete=2


CPU
intel core i7-2600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115071&cm_re=intel_core_i7-2600-_-19-115-071-_-Product

RAM
[Please Recommend a Corsair brand RAM, I can't decide]


CASE
Nzxt Phantom
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product


GRAPHICS
Diamond HD 6870
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 0hd%206870

 

[aznshinobi]

Check out my build guide in my siggy.

Suggestions:
Motherboard: Your not OCing so there is no point getting the Asus P8P67, the Asrock Extreme4 P67 would save you bout 30$. Plus it's basically the same board. The Asrock can OC just as well, your not using that though so it doesn't matter.

CPU: Drop down to the i5 2500. The 2500 still beats out the i7 950 and is cheaper by quite a bit. Plus you really don't need multi-thread since your only playing games. The 2500 is enough and will save you about 100$.

RAM: Corsair... is kind of not a good bang for the buck. Gskill is a good deal, This kit is 70$ after Promo plus it is good enough since it's 8gb. It'll last you awhile.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231426&cm_re=G_skill_8gb-_-20-231-426-_-Product

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121418&cm_re=6870-_-14-121-418-_-Product
Get the Asus DirectCu 6870, great cooling 220$ cheaper too! Plus its 200$ AR. Might as well get the better cooling route. quieter than stock cooling to.

 

[cemmanisali]

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[aznshinobi]

TY! I swear you were my PMer XD

 

[cemmanisali]

oh btw, I can't find an online purchase link for the motherboard will this come out later or am I just not looking hard enough?

 

[aznshinobi]

Not out yet? I believe we went over that they were recalled till April.

 

[cemmanisali]

oh nvmnd, I got mixed up with the CPU my bad

 

[cemmanisali]

Final Build:

PSU
Corsair Tx850W
**pre-owned**

HARD DRIVE
**pre-owned**

Motherboard
Asrock Extreme4 P67
http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=P67%20Extreme4


CPU
intel core i5-2500
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115073&cm_re=i5_2500-_-19-115-073-_-Product
$209.99

RAM
GSKILL Ripjaws X serires 8gb(2x4GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231426&cm_re=G_skill_8gb-_-20-231-426-_-Product&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=3463938&SID=
$99.99


CASE
Nzxt Phantom
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146067&Tpk=nzxt%20phantom%20white
$139.99


GRAPHICS
Asus HD6870 w/ cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121418&cm_re=6870-_-14-121-418-_-Product&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=3463938&SID=
$299.99

 

[aznshinobi]

299$? Are you sure?

memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220466
65$ AR

 

[cemmanisali]

PSU
Corsair Tx850W
**pre-owned**

HARD DRIVE
**pre-owned**

Motherboard
Asrock Extreme4 P67
http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview. [...] 20Extreme4


CPU
intel core i5-2500
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product
$209.99

RAM
GSKILL Ripjaws X serires 8gb(2x4GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 63938&SID=
$99.99


CASE
Nzxt Phantom
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] om%20white
$139.99


GRAPHICS
Asus HD6870 w/ cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 63938&SID=
$229.99 --CORRECTION--

 

[aznshinobi]

looks good GL

 

[cemmanisali]

w8 question 4 u aznshinobi,

will all of this work with an 850W power supply?

 

[aznshinobi]

Yes that's a defiantly.