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Gaming, Multimedia desktop (upgradable to 3D)

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Approximate Purchase Date: this month
Budget Range: 1500 After Rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, editing hi-res videos, (& surfing the internet, watching movies)
Parts Not Required: mouse
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: None (whichever is cheaper :) )
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: 22 to 24" LCD (Full HD)
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Not sure
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 or 1920x1200
Additional Comments: I would like a sleeker profile (as much as possible). I do not play 3D at this time.. but would like the system to be relatively easy to upgrade to use 3D. From some research I did...found a fair number of recommendations for Core i5-2500K
Also, do you recommend DIY PC Combos from newegg?

many thanks
-rk

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Any P67 based MB with 2500k seems to be the given these days...

Even if not playing BF3 tomorrow, you likely will be...; I'd recommend at least a GTX460 (1 GB), giving fairly nice performance up thru 1080P in pretty much all of todays titles....

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I'm not sure what you mean by sleeker profile, but I'll make a guess.
I had fun working this one over. I did reduce the GPU a bit so that we could get you into an SSD. You can add a second 560ti if you choose, or dump the SSD and grab a GTX 570.

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    • that looks good mate.. thanks...

    "You can add a second 560ti if you choose.."
    "..dump the SSD and grab a GTX 570. "
    -- now in a nutshell what real benefit would those options give me?
    I can always wait for a drop in prizes for SSD.
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    Proximon said:
    Those two options are all about more graphics power. At 19x10, the 560ti is nice but about the lowest I would go. There are other options also. Getting two 6850s up front can cost less than a single 570 and give about the same performance.

    http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-graphic...

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...



    Interestingly they both seem to come up to the exact same amount... is this case, single card is less hassle?

    2 6850 -- $330
    1 570 -- $330

    was just about to pull the plug and then thanks to uncle sam.. got a couple 100 bucks to burn :)  ...is there anything that can be improved from the list above.. for within $200?

    many thanks

    Proximon said:
    It's been a bit and prices have probably changed. Sadly I don't have the time right now. Post back a reply so that the flag resets and I'll try to get to it tomorrow.

    thanks mate.. blue ray would be one and what else can make it better?

    Since the price on the RAM has gone up I would get this kit:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
    The 1600 kit will be slightly slower than this 1333 CL7 kit.

    Keep in mind that any Blu-ray burner/player will need software to play movies at 1080, and the software is expensive. I recommend Power DVD 10 Ultra
    http://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdvd/overview_en_...
    That's not bad at $75

    You might also look at a larger SSD
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