Heyo, just looking for some quick input. I'm putting a new build together while I'm back in the states for a bit and was just looking for some input before I pull the trigger. I primarily use my computer for gaming. I have a 25.5" Asus at 1920x1200.
My current rig:
Abit 32x Max
q6600 OC 3.0GHz
2x 8800GT 512mb SLI
A-Data 2x4GB DDR2 800
Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W
Cooler Master CM690
Here's my new build:
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500k
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Processor-i5-2500K-LGA1155-BOX80623I52500K/dp/B004EBUXHQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I7Q65G22AWUPG&colid=IC66S3SVKWDD
Mobo
Asrock P67 Extreme4
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157229&cm_re=asrock_p67-_-13-157-229-_-Product
Heatsink
Cooler Master Hyper 212
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-Sleeve-RR-B10-212P-G1/dp/B002G1YPH0/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I23EAQACTA68C9&colid=IC66S3SVKWDD
RAM
2x4GB Corsair Vengeance 1600
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-240-Pin-Platforms-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9/dp/B004CRSM4I/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=IE4ZZ43UCME2H&colid=IC66S3SVKWDD
SSD
Crucial c300 64gb
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-RealSSD-2-5-Inch-Transfer-CTFDDAC064MAG-1G1CCA/dp/B003YNX3TU/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I39EGELHCGKT3X&colid=IC66S3SVKWDD
I'm going to re-use my case, PSU and GFX cards. I know I could ditch the SSD and upgrade my 8000gt's, but I'd rather hold off until BF3 is released before taking that plunge. I can pretty much run all my games at high at 30fps right now anyway. I primarily want to get out of the LGA775 socket and away from my mobo (no bios updates since before abit went under, problems with SLI, etc) and just get my build up to date.
I plan on using the SSD for Win7 and possibly putting The Sims on there for the wife, if I notice a great enough improvement on those awful load times. I want to do this while I'm stateside to take advantage of lower prices and a new 0% APR credit card offer.
I have a few months before I head back to Europe, which will probably be sometime in July. The one thing I'm waiting for to go on sale is the motherboard, as since I'm in California I get hit with high sales tax from Newegg. Should I maybe wait another month or two to see if prices drop? Anyway, if you don't mind giving me some feedback, I'd appreciate it!
My current rig:
Abit 32x Max
q6600 OC 3.0GHz
2x 8800GT 512mb SLI
A-Data 2x4GB DDR2 800
Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W
Cooler Master CM690
Here's my new build:
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500k
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Processor-i5-2500K-LGA1155-BOX80623I52500K/dp/B004EBUXHQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I7Q65G22AWUPG&colid=IC66S3SVKWDD
Mobo
Asrock P67 Extreme4
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157229&cm_re=asrock_p67-_-13-157-229-_-Product
Heatsink
Cooler Master Hyper 212
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-Sleeve-RR-B10-212P-G1/dp/B002G1YPH0/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I23EAQACTA68C9&colid=IC66S3SVKWDD
RAM
2x4GB Corsair Vengeance 1600
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-240-Pin-Platforms-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9/dp/B004CRSM4I/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=IE4ZZ43UCME2H&colid=IC66S3SVKWDD
SSD
Crucial c300 64gb
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-RealSSD-2-5-Inch-Transfer-CTFDDAC064MAG-1G1CCA/dp/B003YNX3TU/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I39EGELHCGKT3X&colid=IC66S3SVKWDD
I'm going to re-use my case, PSU and GFX cards. I know I could ditch the SSD and upgrade my 8000gt's, but I'd rather hold off until BF3 is released before taking that plunge. I can pretty much run all my games at high at 30fps right now anyway. I primarily want to get out of the LGA775 socket and away from my mobo (no bios updates since before abit went under, problems with SLI, etc) and just get my build up to date.
I plan on using the SSD for Win7 and possibly putting The Sims on there for the wife, if I notice a great enough improvement on those awful load times. I want to do this while I'm stateside to take advantage of lower prices and a new 0% APR credit card offer.
I have a few months before I head back to Europe, which will probably be sometime in July. The one thing I'm waiting for to go on sale is the motherboard, as since I'm in California I get hit with high sales tax from Newegg. Should I maybe wait another month or two to see if prices drop? Anyway, if you don't mind giving me some feedback, I'd appreciate it!