$1000 - i5-2500K Gaming Build [First Build]

[k3y]

Approximate Purchase Date: This week
Budget Range: $1000-1100
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies, Wings 3D
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers, OS
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.com
Country of Origin: U.S.
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Max
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Parts I chose:

CPU:
■Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K

Graphics Card:
■MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

Hard Drive:
■SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Case:
■COOLER MASTER RC-692-KKN2 CM690 II Advanced Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Motherboard:
■???

RAM:
■8GB???

Power Supply:
■750w???

CPU Cooler:
■???

 

[genghiskron]

great build so far.
i recommend an Asrock extreme 4:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157229&cm_re=p67_asrock-_-13-157-229-_-Product

you may also want to consider: Asus p8p67 pro, gigabyte p67 ud4, msi p67a-gd65

Youll want 8gb 1600mhz ram, most people here like Gskill, so do i.

A 750w PSU will be perfect for 2 gtx 560's in SLI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021&cm_re=750tx-_-17-139-021-_-Product

For CPU coolers, the two favorites are the Hyper 212+ and the SCMG-2100. The Hyper 212+ is priced well on amazon, but for newegg prices, the SCMG-2100 (aka Scythe Mugen) is the far better value, as it keeps temps about 6 degrees C lower at load.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/lga-1156-heatsink,2535-14.html

dont forget a dvd burner.

 

[Why_Me]

+1 @ genghiskron suggestions.

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/310225-13-advice-editing-gaming#t2306236 $464.98 FREE SHIPPING
MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K

For a more hard core over clocking board ...the Asrock board, otherwise that Gigabyte board is a bargain...and then the MSI board if you wanted to save even more money...but I'm not so keen on MSI boards myself. But any of the 3 boards down below run SLI and are priced decent enough.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128488 $154.99 FREE SHIPPING
GIGABYTE GA-P67X-UD3-B3 LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157229 $159.99
ASRock P67 EXTREME4 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-P67X4B3&title=ASRock-P67-EXTREME4-B3-LGA1155-Intel-P67-B3-DDR3-Quad-SLI-Quad-CrossFireX-SATA3-USB3-0-A-GbE-ATX-Motherboard $164.99 Free Shipping

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-P67G53B&title=MSI-P67A-GD53-B3-LGA1155-Intel-P67-B3-DDR3-SATA3-USB3-0-A-GbE-ATX-Motherboard $148.99 Free Shipping
MSI P67A-GD53 (B3) LGA1155/ Intel P67 B3/ DDR3/ SATA3&USB3.0/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard

Cases......that storm enforcer case is new to the market so no customer reviews on it yet, but they do have professional reviews on the cooler master site.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00336EM0W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER $89.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Cooler Master CM 690 II Advance ATX Mid-Tower Case (RC-692-KKN2)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WK3KKQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER $89.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Cooler Master Storm Enforcer USB 3.0 Mid Tower ATX Case with Window and Black Interior (SGC-1000-KWN1)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197 $99.98 FREE SHIPPING
COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196 $89.99 - FREE SHIPPING
COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/category.php?category_id=19 <----- Check those cases for size, cooling, and reviews

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-Sleeve-RR-B10-212P-G1/dp/B002G1YPH0/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1304275064&sr=1-1 $29.51 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler, RR-B10-212P-G1

For a gaming build 4 gigs of RAM is fine. You can always add another 4 gigs later on if you decide to get into hard core video editing or something.

G.Skill 1.5v ftw

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231427 $49.99 FREE SHIPPING
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277 $49.99 FREE SHIPPING
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL

 

[Why_Me]

A poster on another thread just posted this combo...looks like a bargain.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.637592 $229.98 FREE SHIPPING 25% off RAM w/ promo code EMCKFHB23, ends 5/4
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B
GIGABYTE GA-P67X-UD3-B3 LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

 

[k3y]

Thanks for help genghiskron & Why_Me !
This is what I'm going to have:

CPU:
■Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K

Motherboard:
■GIGABYTE GA-P67X-UD3-B3 LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Graphics Card:
■MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

RAM:
■CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B

Hard Drive:
■SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

CPU Cooler:
■Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler, RR-B10-212P-G1

Power Supply:
■CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply

DVD Burner:
■ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM

Case:
■COOLER MASTER RC-692-KKN2 CM690 II Advanced Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

 

[Why_Me]

Looks good Just remember to get that CM case from amazon for same price + free shipping, combo that ram with the mobo, get the CM 212+ from amazon, and combo that MSI card w/2500K. Do that and you won't be hosing yourself by flushing your money down the toilette...so to say.

And if that Samsung h/d goes back to $64 on newegg, grab it off of amazon for 59.99 + free shipping and if that Corsair psu jumps up in price, grab that off of amazon for free shipping or check out the going price on the antec 750w high current gamer to see if that's priced lower. Every cent counts.

 

[genghiskron]

but youre using the combo and promo code right? awesome build. good luck

 

[spas707]

Heads up if you haven't done your build yet.

If you live near a MicroCenter swing by and pickup your 2500k ($179.99) and Hyper 212+($24.99) from there for $185.98 both pre-tax. Closest one to me is 40 miles away and even with Premium CA gas prices it's still $20 cheaper than online for the CPU.

The PSU is also one I am looking at, but it you have some wiggle room either the Corsair CMPSU-750HX($139.99) or the Seasonic X750 Gold($159.99) on Amazon are really nice ones. If you don't have to pay CA tax both can be found on Newegg as well.