~$1400 Gaming System - Verify before I order TODAY!

[xwgpx55]

Approximate Purchase Date: Today/Tomorrow


Budget Range: 1400 max before rebates.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Semi-Hardcore Gaming / Normal Usage


Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg Only Please


Country of Origin: USA


Parts Preferences: by brand or type: Prefer INTEL and NVIDIA


Overclocking: Yes, Eventually


SLI or Crossfire: Possibly but unlikely

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200


Additional Comments: Looking for the best bang for my buck.

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Here is the current build I am about to buy. I just wanted to come here to verify it with the community. I need to purchase within the next day or two, so no "wait for this" or "wait for that" please.


CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345&cm_re=corsair_vengeance_8gb-_-20-145-345-_-Product

NZXT Apollo Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146025

Western Digital Caviar Black WD5002AALX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136795

CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

MSI P67A-C43 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130571

EVGA SuperClocked 015-P3-1582-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) 1536MB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.630018

Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.630018

LG DVD±RW SuperMulti Drive Black SATA Model GH22NS50 Bulk - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136216

 

[sadams04]

You are in good shape. My thoughts are below...

MEM - For $5 more you can get lower latency GSKILL memory (CL7 instead of CL9).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231440

CPU Cooler - "Overclocking: Yes, Eventually" => Hyper 212+
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-Sleeve-RR-B10-212P-G1/dp/B002G1YPH0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303135504&sr=8-1

 

[mortonww]

You will regret getting the NZXT Apollo case. It's not very roomy. Maybe a HAF 912 or 922 would better suit your build. Those cases have cutouts on behind the motherboard tray for easy installation of aftermarket coolers should you ever decide to overclock.

 

[nd_hunter]

I have the HAF 912. Not only does it look good, it is larger than the pictures suggest and has removeable hard drive cages. It is a pleasure to work with.

Also, you won't see any benefit of SATA 6.0Gb/s on a mechanical drive, so you might want to switch to this Samsung F3 1TB drive for $2 more.

This XFX XXX Edition 650w PSU is semi-modular, less expensive after rebates, and is just as good quality as that Corsair (both are made my Seasonic).

Finally, that MSI board has only 1 PCIe x16 slot, so you will be unable to add a 2nd card. Although you stated you will most likely not SLI, just keep that in mind. I do like the board as I built my dad's computer using it. Works flawlessly.

 

[jerreddredd]

I agree with sadams04 go for the G.skill ram. its a better buy.

For better case try the Zalman Z9 Plus:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811235027
4 fans, 2ch fan controller, temp display and free shipping! 5 egg rated

both XFX and the corsair are good PSU's, if you can save some $ on one go for it.


other wise it looks good to me. Game on!

 

[xwgpx55]

Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K
Item #: N82E16819115072
CPU Replacement Only Return Policy

$224.99
1

MSI P67A-C43 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813130571
Standard Return Policy

$119.99
1

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822152185
Standard Return Policy

$64.99
1

EVGA SuperClocked 015-P3-1582-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) 1536MB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support ...
Item #: N82E16814130590
VGA Replacement Only Return Policy

$519.99
1

XFX P1-650X-CAH9 650W ATX12V v2.2 / ESP12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power ...
Item #: N82E16817207007
Standard Return Policy

$88.99
1

LITE-ON DVD Writer - Bulk - Black SATA Model iHAS224-06 LightScribe Support - OEM
Item #: N82E16827106333
Standard Return Policy

$20.99
1

COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811119233
Standard Return Policy

$59.99
1

ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor
Item #: N82E16824236049
Monitor Standard Return Policy

$214.99
1

CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B
Item #: N82E16820145345
Memory Standard Return Policy

$74.99
Subtotal $1,371.91
Tax $0.00
UPS 3 DAYS $3.87
Order Total $1,375.78


Here is my final order. Thanks guys!

 

[xwgpx55]

PS, the reason I got the Vengeance ram was due to the fact that it was a shellshocker when I bought it. $30 off.

 

[mortonww]

Nice. That should serve you well for a while. Come back to the forums if you have any questions or doubts while putting it all together! Good luck.

 

[xwgpx55]

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