$650 dollar gaming build, help requested.

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Last response: April 13, 2011 1:08 AM in Systems

April 12, 2011 5:48:54 PM

Approximate Purchase Date: Today
Budget Range: $650 Before Rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (Starcraft 2, Rift, Diablo 3), Ubuntu
Parts Not Required: Win 7, Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Tiger Direct
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: AMD, no processor with DRM's
Overclocking: Maybe, later during usage.
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: 1080
Additional Comments: SSD if possible, USB 3.0

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ScrewySqrl

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April 12, 2011 7:49:14 PM

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cellulararrest

April 12, 2011 9:23:32 PM

Probably going to use this build, but was wondering what you though of these:

AS Rock p76
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-157-...

i5-2500k
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

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anort3

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April 12, 2011 10:03:26 PM

You need the more expensive P67 board and 2500K to overclock. ScrewySqrl was trying to keep you in budget.

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aznshinobi

Gaming Authority

April 12, 2011 11:18:46 PM

This over the Pro3 anyday.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Mainly since you get a bit more features and another PCI Express 16x 2.0 slot if you ever want to use it.

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cellulararrest

April 13, 2011 1:05:23 AM

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aznshinobi

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April 13, 2011 1:08:45 AM

Take advantage of this combo.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
CX600 + Seagate 500gb 90$ AR. More power so you could CF in the future.

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