Help with new build

[squeezewell]

Hello Tom's community,

I am looking to buy a new computer and I still have some questions about what components I should choose.

Approximate Purchase Date: Spring or Summer 2011
Budget Range: 700-900$
System Usage from Most to Least Important: MMORPG Gaming, RTS Gaming, some shooters... pew pew
Country of Origin: Canada
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: tigerdirect.ca, newegg.ca, pccyber.ca, ibuypower.ca
Parts Preferences: I am looking for a middle range market computer. I dont want to buy the lastest components but I want something that will last for at least 2 years. It's my first build and I'll would like to have your opinion on my build and maybe suggest another one.
Here's what I found for now :

CPU : Intel Core i5 760 Processor - 2.8GHz, LGA 1156, 8MB L3 Cache, Quad-Core, Lynnfield
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6524800&CatId=4729

Video card : Radeon HD 6850 Video Card - 1024MB, GDDR5, PCIe, mini-Display Port, HDMI, Dual DVI
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6817311&CatId=3669

Ram : PC12800 RAM - 8GB, DDR3, Dual Channel, Cl 9, PC12800, 1600MHz(4x2GB)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5082129&CatId=4527

Motherboard : Intel H55, LGA 1156, Micro ATX, DDR3, HDMI, USB 2.0, SATA II, Gigabit Ethernet Port
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5605770&CatId=5195
I really dont know how to choose a motherboard... its a pretty random choice. Its the HDMI that provoke that choice.

Powersupply : Ultra LSP750 750-Watt Power Supply - ATX, SATA-Ready, SLI-Ready, 135mm Fan
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3276567&Sku=ULT-LSP750
Does it make a difference one or another ?

Harddrive: meuuh.. I have a 500gb 7200rpm WD.
Overclocking: Why not ?
SLI or Crossfire: I would tend to say no
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, 1920x1200 (I'm playing on a 32" TV and sometimes on my 60'')
Additional Comments: ...

Thanks for your help!
-SqueezeWell

 

[squeezewell]

Im also considering the

Phenom II 1055T Six Core Processor - 2.80GHz, 6MB Cache, 2000MHz (4000 MT/s)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6052731&CatId=4432

 

[Au_equus]

the i5-2500k is far superior to those two cpu's, only a few bucks more over the i5-750, and is made to be oc'd.

 

[imaurer269]

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015 Antec EarthWatts 650W
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145251 CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.622014 i5-2500k & MSI mobo
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.620387 HD 6870 & free game
Do you need a case? Thats $680 before shipping/rebates for the above, will put what you had selected to shame

Can get a smaller PSU just stick with Antec, Cosair or Seasonic, the one above should allow you to crossfire later if u wanted to. 4GB of ram should be plenty can go with 8 for a bit more if you wanted.

 

[squeezewell]

alright, so you're suggesting to buy another 6870 later, let's say, next year and I shall double my performance ? Is that how it works with crossfire ?

Also, the i5-2500k can be overclocked. Is it something that I should do with this computer ?

thanks again!

 

[imaurer269]

Well I don't know if it will quite double your performance but it will allow you to buy another 6870 for prolly cheaper than what u pay for today and should perform better than most single cards down the road. Some benchmarks to show what I mean:

2 x 6870 vs a single GTX 580: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/301?vs=305
2 x 6870 vs a single 5970: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/301?vs=297
2x 6870 vs a single 6870: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/301?vs=290

Edit: Yes you can overclock the i5-2500k. Up to you if u want to or not. Try it at stock then read up on overclocking and try it later down the road if you want. Can drop down to a cheaper i5-2400 and cheaper mobo if u don't want to overclock. You still can crossfire with that MSI board btw

 

[squeezewell]

Great, thanks imaurer!

I'll buy what you suggested!