Looking for help on a MOBO / CPU package

[vikeen]

Good evening everyone!

I am having some problems with my computer and I think it is time to start upgrading. The first step I want to try out is a MOBO / CPU combo.

Price - 350-400

The only qualifications that I know of would be that I want to be DD3 compatible and I have a ASUS ENGTX460 video card ready to use.

I have heard that intel is currently in the lead for CPUs, but this is just word of mouth I have no tests to back anything so I appreciate some kind of reasoning behind the choice if possible.


Thank you very much for reading and hopefully answering my post.

 

[vikeen]

I typed that in a bit of a rush. Hopefully this gives more detailed information

 

[ScrewySqrl]

OK, MOBO & cpu FOR $400, and no ram or other parts?

i5-2500k ($225)
ASRock Extreme 4 P67 motherboard($150)

TOTAL $375

 

[vikeen]

Approximate Purchase Date: Within the month

Budget Range: 350 - 400, pretty flexible here

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Web Development/Design, Gaming

Parts Required: Only looking for a MOBO and CPU at the moment

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Country of Origin: United States

Parts Preferences: Intel CPU if possible. I have heard better things recently from them. Open to options here.

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: Not likely

Monitor Resolution: 1680x1050

 

[vikeen]

Best answer selected by vikeen.