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2nd draft Computer build $1200

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Hi guys,

This is my second draft of my computer build.


Approximate Purchase Date: When i get money, probably sometime in June or July

Budget Range: ~$1200-1250 after rebates


System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Homework, web surfing


Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg


Country of Origin: U.S.


Parts Preferences: None really


Overclocking: Maybe


SLI or Crossfire: eventually


Monitor Resolution: 1440 x 900, might upgrade to 1920 x 1080


Parts:
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Case: Haf 922

Mobo: ASRock P67 Extreme 4

Graphics Card: EVGA Nvidia GTX 570 SuperClocked

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K

CPU Cooler: CM Hyper 212 Plus

RAM: G.Skill Ripjaw (2*4GB) 1333 MHz

HDD: WD Caviar Black 1 TB

DVD Burner: ASUS DRW

Media Reader: Rosewill 40-in-1

PSU: XFX Black Edition 750W

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I have an addition question. Will my RAM (G.Skill Ripjaw) interfere with my CPU cooler?

Thanks for your responses!


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IT is not much but since you have the I5 2500K I am presuming at some point in time you will overclock then the ram will be able to better keep up with it.
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Actually, you don't need to get faster RAM in order to overclock. In the past faster RAM helped with overclocking because you had to raise the BCLK as part of the overclocking process, which would overclock your RAM as a side effect. As a result faster RAM would allow you to get your BCLK higher before you had to start messing with RAM multipliers.

Because the i5-2500K can be overclocked via a unlocked multiplier and the BCLK on SB platforms should be left alone during overclocking you no longer need higher rated RAM.

Overall it looks like a very nice build, the Intel® Core™ I5 2500K and that ASRock P67 should give you a very nice set up now and into the future if you choice to overclock. I would advise you to look for a SSD in the future; they can make a big difference on boot and access times. Take a look at the Intel SSD 320 80GB should fit your needs well in the future.

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themarin8r said:
With this setup you NEED to go to 1920x1080! It would be a waste at 1440x900! Save those pennies son!


I do plan to upgrade in the future but at the moment, I need to use the monitor that I currently have.

IntelEnthusiast said:
Overall it looks like a very nice build, the Intel® Core™ I5 2500K and that ASRock P67 should give you a very nice set up now and into the future if you choice to overclock. I would advise you to look for a SSD in the future; they can make a big difference on boot and access times. Take a look at the Intel SSD 320 80GB should fit your needs well in the future.

Christian Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team


I have looked into SSD's but I would like to stick to budget. $200 for a SSD is to rich for my blood at the moment.

jprahman said:
Actually, you don't need to get faster RAM in order to overclock. In the past faster RAM helped with overclocking because you had to raise the BCLK as part of the overclocking process, which would overclock your RAM as a side effect. As a result faster RAM would allow you to get your BCLK higher before you had to start messing with RAM multipliers.

Because the i5-2500K can be overclocked via a unlocked multiplier and the BCLK on SB platforms should be left alone during overclocking you no longer need higher rated RAM.


Thanks for the information. I do not know much about overclocking, but when I put this machine together, I will look in-depth on how to safely do it.
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