Hey guys! The title says it all! Just a note, I'd like to be as future-proof as possible, but I know that comes with a price so try to keep that in mind with this limited budget build.
Approximate Purchase Date: Anywhere from within 1-3 weeks. I am willing to wait for price drops/bundles.
Budget Range: Approximately $1000 before rebates. I can go over maybe $100, but that's already pushing it.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming: Starcraft 2, Call of Duty, Crysis, Battlefield, (would love for it to be able to run Diablo 3 when it comes out fairly well) surfing the internet, watching movies, photoshop.
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS.
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: Don't have any particular favorite brands. I'd prefer a product or brand that's reliable, good warranty, and performs well.
Overclocking: Yes
Crossfire: Very possible in the near future
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, 1920x1200
Additional Comments: I've tried to do as much research on my own as possible, but there's just so much information out there! Your suggestions and input would be greatly appreciated.
Although I don't know too much about certain parts, here is what I had in mind so far:
- CPU - ~$225
i-5 2500K (I've seen it drop to around 200 at microcenter and I am willing to wait for bundles/deals)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072&cm_re=2500k-_-19-115-072-_-Product
- GPU- ~$250
HIS? Sapphire? ASUS? Radeon HD 6950
~Although I am not sure which brand to get. All I know is if I want to unlock and overclock I need the 2GB version.
**I've done my research on the 6950 and the GTX 560 Ti and decided to go with Radeon unless you can tell me why not
- Mobo - ~$175
Asus p8p67 Pro (by suggestion from a friend)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QF0VD6/sr=8-5/qid=1303412810/ref=olp_product_details?t=slickdeals&tag=slickdeals&ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1303412810&sr=8-5&seller=
1156, 1366... ?_? The part which I know the least about. So many too choose from. Help me out guys. I'm looking for a mobo that would do well with overclocking, unlocking 6950, possible XFire in the future, stays cool and is definitely the most bang for my buck and future-proof (if possible).
- RAM - ~$100
8GB
Saw this deal earlier, but I wouldn't even know which one to purchase, and whether if this is good for my mobo/build
Did not have time to research this, but would love some input considering the build I had in mind. I know certain ram goes well with certain mobos because of clock times, etc, but my knowledge of that is very limited. I just want something that performs efficiently and is the most bang for my buck.
- PSU -
650W? ~$100 or less?
Not sure about wattage. I know it depends on whether I want to overclock in which case I do, and XFire in the future. Can anyone layout my options please?
- HDD - ~$100
Either 1 2TB or or two 1TB. Not very concerned about this, as long as speed is up to par and the HDD is reliable.
- ODD - ~$70
Doesn't have to be bluray. As long as it can read and burn dvds.
- Wifi -
Hoping that it would be part of the mobo, but if not any wireless N card will do.
- Case - ~$100
Any case that runs really cool, fits all my components and has USB 3.0 slots in the front will do.
*Please keep in mind these are relative prices, and may fluctuate depending on bundles and deals so I've given a $100 extra leeway on my budget.
I definitely plan on overclocking the cpu and gpu and was wondering what type of cooling would be best. I'm not in a rush to OC if the cooling system doesn't seem fit my budget, but as I've stated before I am most definitely able to wait for price drops and OC later.
I know there is a lot of empty gaps in this build because I haven't really had the time to look up everything and read about the details, but again I would greatly appreciate your inputs and suggestions to help me build the $1000 of my dreams!
Approximate Purchase Date: Anywhere from within 1-3 weeks. I am willing to wait for price drops/bundles.
Budget Range: Approximately $1000 before rebates. I can go over maybe $100, but that's already pushing it.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming: Starcraft 2, Call of Duty, Crysis, Battlefield, (would love for it to be able to run Diablo 3 when it comes out fairly well) surfing the internet, watching movies, photoshop.
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS.
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: Don't have any particular favorite brands. I'd prefer a product or brand that's reliable, good warranty, and performs well.
Overclocking: Yes
Crossfire: Very possible in the near future
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, 1920x1200
Additional Comments: I've tried to do as much research on my own as possible, but there's just so much information out there! Your suggestions and input would be greatly appreciated.
Although I don't know too much about certain parts, here is what I had in mind so far:
- CPU - ~$225
i-5 2500K (I've seen it drop to around 200 at microcenter and I am willing to wait for bundles/deals)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072&cm_re=2500k-_-19-115-072-_-Product
- GPU- ~$250
HIS? Sapphire? ASUS? Radeon HD 6950
~Although I am not sure which brand to get. All I know is if I want to unlock and overclock I need the 2GB version.
**I've done my research on the 6950 and the GTX 560 Ti and decided to go with Radeon unless you can tell me why not
- Mobo - ~$175
Asus p8p67 Pro (by suggestion from a friend)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QF0VD6/sr=8-5/qid=1303412810/ref=olp_product_details?t=slickdeals&tag=slickdeals&ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1303412810&sr=8-5&seller=
1156, 1366... ?_? The part which I know the least about. So many too choose from. Help me out guys. I'm looking for a mobo that would do well with overclocking, unlocking 6950, possible XFire in the future, stays cool and is definitely the most bang for my buck and future-proof (if possible).
- RAM - ~$100
8GB
Saw this deal earlier, but I wouldn't even know which one to purchase, and whether if this is good for my mobo/build
Did not have time to research this, but would love some input considering the build I had in mind. I know certain ram goes well with certain mobos because of clock times, etc, but my knowledge of that is very limited. I just want something that performs efficiently and is the most bang for my buck.
- PSU -
650W? ~$100 or less?
Not sure about wattage. I know it depends on whether I want to overclock in which case I do, and XFire in the future. Can anyone layout my options please?
- HDD - ~$100
Either 1 2TB or or two 1TB. Not very concerned about this, as long as speed is up to par and the HDD is reliable.
- ODD - ~$70
Doesn't have to be bluray. As long as it can read and burn dvds.
- Wifi -
Hoping that it would be part of the mobo, but if not any wireless N card will do.
- Case - ~$100
Any case that runs really cool, fits all my components and has USB 3.0 slots in the front will do.
*Please keep in mind these are relative prices, and may fluctuate depending on bundles and deals so I've given a $100 extra leeway on my budget.
I definitely plan on overclocking the cpu and gpu and was wondering what type of cooling would be best. I'm not in a rush to OC if the cooling system doesn't seem fit my budget, but as I've stated before I am most definitely able to wait for price drops and OC later.
I know there is a lot of empty gaps in this build because I haven't really had the time to look up everything and read about the details, but again I would greatly appreciate your inputs and suggestions to help me build the $1000 of my dreams!
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