Approximate Purchase Date: 2 - 4 weeks
Budget Range: $1500 before rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, streaming HD video
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, speakers
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, amazon.com
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: no specific preferences
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I want to maximize value/dollars spent (best bang for the buck).
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I've been lurking and reading a bunch of threads similar to this one, and and zeroing in on a parts list:
CPU - Intel Core i5-2500 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (since I won't be overclocking the K is not necessary, correct?)
RAM - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
HD - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive (I don't think I need a 1TB drive or a SSD)
PSU - XFX Black Edition P1-750B-CAG9 750W ATX12V v2.2 / ESP12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified (seems a good solid choice)
DVD - ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW (I won't be burning any disks)
OS - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
My questions/concerns are as follows:
1. I'm unsure of the motherboard choice since I won't be overclocking the CPU but may do SLI/Crossfire either down the road or right now.
2. Case choice is low on my priority list - as long as it's big enough and has good air flow - less than $100 would be nice.
3. I'm having a hard time settling on a GPU - I'm looking for the best 'bang for the buck' and am willing to do SLI/Crossfire right away, but I guess I'd rather keep it a single GPU system (570 or 6970?)
4. I want a nice 1920 x 1080 backlit LED monitor - the ASUS ones look nice and Dell seems to be having a sale right now.
It seems everything but the GPU(s) can be had for less than $1100 - leaving $400 - $500 for the GPU(s).
I appreciate your help!
Budget Range: $1500 before rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, streaming HD video
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, speakers
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, amazon.com
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: no specific preferences
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I want to maximize value/dollars spent (best bang for the buck).
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I've been lurking and reading a bunch of threads similar to this one, and and zeroing in on a parts list:
CPU - Intel Core i5-2500 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (since I won't be overclocking the K is not necessary, correct?)
RAM - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
HD - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive (I don't think I need a 1TB drive or a SSD)
PSU - XFX Black Edition P1-750B-CAG9 750W ATX12V v2.2 / ESP12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified (seems a good solid choice)
DVD - ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW (I won't be burning any disks)
OS - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
My questions/concerns are as follows:
1. I'm unsure of the motherboard choice since I won't be overclocking the CPU but may do SLI/Crossfire either down the road or right now.
2. Case choice is low on my priority list - as long as it's big enough and has good air flow - less than $100 would be nice.
3. I'm having a hard time settling on a GPU - I'm looking for the best 'bang for the buck' and am willing to do SLI/Crossfire right away, but I guess I'd rather keep it a single GPU system (570 or 6970?)
4. I want a nice 1920 x 1080 backlit LED monitor - the ASUS ones look nice and Dell seems to be having a sale right now.
It seems everything but the GPU(s) can be had for less than $1100 - leaving $400 - $500 for the GPU(s).
I appreciate your help!