Much needed help
Approximate Purchase Date: would like to purchase in the next few days
Budget Range: $1000-$1500 dollars, no rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming
Parts Not Required: (need everything)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: http://www.computerlx.com/config.aspx?t=&product_ID=1638
^^this is the link from the site im purchasing from, thought it might help with suggestions as well since their options are limited^^
Country of Origin: usa
Parts Preferences: looking to build around a intel i5 2500k since it seems like thats the way to go
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Yes
Monitor Resolution: also need a monitor and im wondering what would be the best monitor to get with this build. (are any of the monitors from the website i posted above good?)
Additional Comments: just mainly lookin for a nice gaming pc, looking to get stuff that is going to go good together and be compatible since im new to all this, also its not a huge concern but if possible i would prefer my computer too not be excessively loud.
Here's where im at atm:
Intel LGA 1155 processors: Intel core i5 processors i5-2500k
Intel processor cooling fan: zalman copper deluxe edition cooler lga
MOBO: Asus p8p67 Deluxe
Ram: 8GB(4x2gb)240-pin DDR3 1600mhz(pc3 12800) dual channel
Sata Hard Drive: hitachi/wd 1 tb 7200 rpm 32 mb cache sata 3.0gb/s
dvd-rw burner: 22x dual layer dvd-rw w/lightscribe(promo item)
Video Card: nvidia geforce GTX 460 1gb
sound and network cards: stock (onboard)
case cooling fans: okia 80mm case cooler
current price: 1099.99
Looking for advice to make this build better
also their are other options included as you can see from going to the site: http://www.computerlx.com/config.aspx?t=&product_ID=1638
does anyone recommend:
professional wiring? ($29.00)
Heat spreadors?
hard drive coolers?
sata hard drives 2?
usb cards?
case exhaust fan?
Let me know, keep in mind im very new to computers and parts and have never built one so advice would be greatly appreciated.
thanks!
Approximate Purchase Date: would like to purchase in the next few days
Budget Range: $1000-$1500 dollars, no rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming
Parts Not Required: (need everything)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: http://www.computerlx.com/config.aspx?t=&product_ID=1638
^^this is the link from the site im purchasing from, thought it might help with suggestions as well since their options are limited^^
Country of Origin: usa
Parts Preferences: looking to build around a intel i5 2500k since it seems like thats the way to go
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Yes
Monitor Resolution: also need a monitor and im wondering what would be the best monitor to get with this build. (are any of the monitors from the website i posted above good?)
Additional Comments: just mainly lookin for a nice gaming pc, looking to get stuff that is going to go good together and be compatible since im new to all this, also its not a huge concern but if possible i would prefer my computer too not be excessively loud.
Here's where im at atm:
Intel LGA 1155 processors: Intel core i5 processors i5-2500k
Intel processor cooling fan: zalman copper deluxe edition cooler lga
MOBO: Asus p8p67 Deluxe
Ram: 8GB(4x2gb)240-pin DDR3 1600mhz(pc3 12800) dual channel
Sata Hard Drive: hitachi/wd 1 tb 7200 rpm 32 mb cache sata 3.0gb/s
dvd-rw burner: 22x dual layer dvd-rw w/lightscribe(promo item)
Video Card: nvidia geforce GTX 460 1gb
sound and network cards: stock (onboard)
case cooling fans: okia 80mm case cooler
current price: 1099.99
Looking for advice to make this build better
also their are other options included as you can see from going to the site: http://www.computerlx.com/config.aspx?t=&product_ID=1638
does anyone recommend:
professional wiring? ($29.00)
Heat spreadors?
hard drive coolers?
sata hard drives 2?
usb cards?
case exhaust fan?
Let me know, keep in mind im very new to computers and parts and have never built one so advice would be greatly appreciated.
thanks!