Thoughts on new system

[magichippy]

hello all,

This is my first build and i have done my research, but i want a second opinion

main use is for gaming, and a bit of music creation and video editing.

My budget is $1750

CPU: i5 2500
Mobo: MSI P67A-GD53 (B3) P67
Gpu: msi gtx 570
Case: Corsair 650d
Psu: Corsair Gaming Series 800w
Ram: 4gb g.skill
Hdd: 1Tb (cheap) 7200rpm sata
OS: window 7 64bit

Speakers: Corsair Gaming Audio Series SP2500
Monitor: Ben Q EW2420 24IN 1080p

Other Thoughts:

I don't really care for overclocking (the CPU at least), so i dont need the i5 2500k
I'm looking to get a second gtx 570 later for sli
Ill get better Hard Drives later, just need storage for now


A few specific Questions i have:
Is a sound card worth it, IF it means sacrificing gaming performance? (as in spending less on other stuff to squeeze in a sound card?)

Is the PSU enough for sli 570s, plus room for other upgrades i might want add on later?

What are your thought on those speakers?



Any feedback or advice for the build is welcome, because this is after all my first build

Thanks in advance for any help

 

[jerreddredd]

I have 2 OC'd GTX 570 running on a Corsair 750HX so the Corsair gaming series 800w should be even better.

most gamers I know use the onboard sound. I would not sacrifice for a discrete sound card. I have heard any one complain of losing any frame rates.

I use a gaming headset, so I'll let someone else comment on the speakers.

Monitor wise I would go with ASUS, they have a better warranty (dead/bright/stuck pixel.) here are a few good ones:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236049
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236117
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236059

 

[Au_equus]

cpu: the oc'd 2500k will help if you want to upgrade later and prevent the cpu from bottlenecking your gpus
case: I don't see the point in spending more for a case than a cpu. it's like putting a v4 engine in a ferrari. $80 tops
psu: should handle the two 570's easily
hd: you could take the money saved from the case and buy an ssd

 

[unknown_13]

cpu: the oc'd 2500k will help if you want to upgrade later and prevent the cpu from bottlenecking your gpus
case: I don't see the point in spending more for a case than a cpu. it's like putting a v4 engine in a ferrari. $80 tops
psu: should handle the two 570's easily
hd: you could take the money saved from the case and buy an ssd

Agreed +1.

The CM 690 II Advanced is an excellent case for the money @ ~80-90$.