New 2500k Build

[Guest]

CPU: 2500k - $180 - Microcenter
HD: Samsung 1TB - $54.99
PSU: Corsair 750HX - $126.99
RAM:G. Skill 4GB (2x2) 1600 7cas - $64.99
COOLER: Hyper 212 Plus - $29.99
CASE: Atec 300 Illusion - $69.99
DVD: Samsung DVD - $19.99
GPU: GTX 460? - $169 Suggestions needed
MOBO: Asus P8P67 - Pro - $200
OS: Win 7 64 bit - $99.99

total: $1015.94

Any Suggestions on any improvements/ways I could cut some costs?

Maybe different GTX card or different PSU?

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Great looking build. If you do not plan on running SLI then you need much less power. This saves you $20 and is still modular and will run 2x GTX460s in SLI if you ever choose to upgrade.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139012

If you never plan to SLI this is a great non modular choice.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004

 

[Guest]

Whats better 1 TB drive

Samsung
or
Seagate

 

[Deleted member 217926]

I would go with the Samsung Spinpoint F3.

 

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