Computer ~$1000

[tjdavis]

Approximate Purchase Date: This week

Budget Range: ~$1000

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Surfing the internet/Gaming

Parts Not Required: Monitor, keyboard, and mouse

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg and Amazon

Country of Origin: U.S.A

Parts Preferences: None

Overclocking: Maybe but probably not

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: 1920X1080

I posted this in my old thread but since I basically changed everything I thought I would make a new one and hopefully everything looks good. Right now it comes out around $830 and I still need a MoBo and have no idea which kind to get. Any suggestions for ones under $200? Also is the 750W PSU overkill for this system or is that what I basically need?

Case:
Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=3463938&SID=

CPU:
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072&Tpk=Intel%20Core%20i5-2500K%20Sandy%20Bridge%203.3GHz

Motherboard:
???

RAM:
G.Skill Ripjaws X series DDR3 1333 8gb (2x4gb)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311

Graphics Card:
MSI GTX 560 Twin Frozr II
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127565&Tpk=MSI%20gtx%20560%20Twin%20Frozr%20II

Power Supply:
Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

Hard Drive:
Samsung F3 1TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185&Tpk=Samsung%20F3%201TB

Optical Drive
Lite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive IHAS424-98 - Retail (Black)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106335

Card Reader
Scythe KAMA READER 2 SCKMRD-2000BK 45-in-1 USB 2.0 Media Reader & Writer
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820408003&cm_re=media_reader-_-20-408-003-_-Product

 

[WR2]

Hello tjdavis;

Good motherboard options and estimated prices:
ASUS P8P67 PRO $190 / ASROCK Extreme4 $153 / GIGABYTE GA-P67A-UD4 $190

CORSAIR 750TX is 'old school' these days. There is a V2 750TX out now and some really excellent options as well.
XFX Core Edition PRO750W / CORSAIR TX750 V2 / XFX XXX Black Edition 750W

750W is the right amount of power if you're thinking about a 2nd GTX 560 Ti in SLI at some point down the road.

 

[WR2]

Do you plan on any overclocking? We can slip a CPU cooler into your list if your OK on the budget.

And we can start looking at Combo deals too.

 

[tjdavis]

I've never done any overclocking and this is the first PC i've built but out of curiousity, how much would a good CPU cooler cost? I was looking at the ASROCK Extreme4 but I couldn't find it online anywhere. Is it going to be listed in the near future?

 

[WR2]

Your video card and RAM in a combo deal - extra $15 off
MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC & G.Skill 8GB with promo code on the RAM $10 off ends 3/7

 

[WR2]

The boards are going to show up on short notice and in limited quantities at first.
Because of the expected lower priced (based on what we saw before) the Asrock will be REALLY popular.
Having a pre-planned alternate choice(s) you're willing to take is a good thing.

OC'ing the K models is easy. And a decent CPU cooler doesnt have to cost a lot. CM Hyper 212+ CPU cooler $30
If you don't plan on overclocking - ever - and you think you'd probably not need a 2nd video card
you can think about a less expensive i5 2400 CPU & H67 motherboard

You don't happen to live near a MicroCenter store?

 

[tjdavis]

The boards are going to show up on short notice and in limited quantities at first.
Because of the expected lower priced (based on what we saw before) the Asrock will be REALLY popular.
Having a pre-planned alternate choice(s) you're willing to take is a good thing.

OC'ing the K models is easy. And a decent CPU cooler doesnt have to cost a lot. CM Hyper 212+ CPU cooler $30
If you don't plan on overclocking - ever - and you think you'd probably not need a 2nd video card
you can think about a less expensive i5 2400 CPU & H67 motherboard

You don't happen to live near a MicroCenter store?

Nope I don't know of any in the area. If overclocking on the K model is easy, than I would like to at least have the option to OC after I learn a little more about how to do it. Anyways I really like the Asrock but since I can't find it anywhere, should I switch to something else or just check online over the next couple of days to see if its listed at all?

 

[WR2]

Then you'll want to stick with the K and the P67 boards.

You're not alone is wanting the Asrock. Besides checking NewEgg you'll want to browse Google Shopping to see if anyone else has any in stock.

Beware of 'pre-orders'. If you don't know the company, call and confirm they actually have them before you use the credit card.

 

[tjdavis]

Are there any motherboards out there comparable in performance and price to the ASRock Extreme4 P67 that are actually available now cause I was hoping to get everything ordered this week?

 

[WR2]

There were two P67 boards on NewEgg earlier but they sold out quickly. MSI P67A-GD65 (B3) P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Motherboard

There is a fair chance you could nab one in the coming week. That it would be the Asrock would be down to luck, I think.

 

[tjdavis]

So basically I just need to check newegg frequently and whenever I see a P67 available regardless of manufacturer I should just buy it immediately? Sorry for the questions but I'm clueless on motherboards and it's the one thing holding me back from buying my PC.

 

[WR2]

No problems on asking questions.

I'd say if it's one of the 3 mentioned above and the price is fair - no gouging or surcharges - I think it's safe to grab one.

 

[WR2]

You can try Camel Egg: http://camelegg.com/
See if you can set it up to give you price alerts when they come back into stock.

 

[tjdavis]

Thanks for all your help. I guess I'm going to keep looking at motherboards because I really need to find one this week. If anybody finds one for $175 or less please provide a link cause I'm stuck as it is right now.

 

[WR2]

You have a lot of company I think.
It's too bad you can't have NewEgg give you stock alerts on the new boards.

 

[tjdavis]

Which heatsink should I get and will it fit inside the case I have along with the other component I have? The Cooler Master Hyper 212 has a lot of reviews stating it is very difficult to install so I was slightly concerned about that. Any suggestions are fine but am trying to stay in the $30-$60 range.

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=3463938&SID=

COOLER MASTER Intel Core i5 compatible GeminII S
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=35-103-046&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&PageSize=10&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo


Also, I'm inbetween the MSI P67A-GD65 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard and the ASRock P67 Extreme4. Should I take whichever is available first or is it worth waiting for one over the other?

 

[WR2]

MSI P67A-GD65 (B3) is back in stock at NewEgg now.

Hyper 212+ would get my vote. It's known to fit in the 300.

 

[tjdavis]

I just saw that...so definitely go ahead and buy the MSI P67 over the ASRock P67 now?

Edit: I didn't want to risk missing out again so I went ahead and ordered the MSI P67 from newegg. Really didn't want till April to order everything so I hope I made the right decision! Thanks for your help; I'll go with that PSU and hope I can install it without too many problems

 

[WR2]

Watch a couple of the Hyper 212+ install videos.
As far as I could tell looking at the feedback on 'hard to install' it was the large size that was the issue and you basically have that same issue with every top performing CPU cooler.

I don't like telling people what to do but I would have done the same in your position.