I5 2500k build?

[tdhhs94]

Approximate Purchase Date: May 6th-ish


Budget Range: $800-$900 after rebates


System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming! (WoW, Rift, SW:TOR)


Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, speakers, (i have monitor but wouldnt mind a new one), OS

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: any


Country of Origin: United States of Amurica


Parts Preferences: INTEL i5 2500K. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115073


Overclocking: Probably not


SLI or Crossfire: Maybe


Monitor Resolution: 1680x1050 or 1920x1080


Additional Comments: i want the most bang for $$$$.


thanks for any help

 

[David 617]

regarding gfx card, amd 6770 is most bang for buck.
you dont need more that 4gb of ram
if you can afford, get a 120Gb ssd +500Gb hdd

 

[opexx]

do you really want people to spec out an entire build for you... at least pick out the case - thats the most personalized part! not to mention... $800 - 900... for an i5-2500k build... difficult... but i'll try.


Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817339024

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130573

Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

CPU Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010&cm_re=h50-_-35-181-010-_-Product

Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345

Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152244 (Not gonna be an ssd with this budget)

Graphics Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102932

OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986


So it's about $950 with shipping - and the mobo leaves you room to eventually go crossfire and you can upgrade to an SSD when you feel necessary. You can get rid of the h50 cooler to go to a cheaper cooler or no cooler at all.

pluses - 2500k, 8GB ram, 5850, and h50 if you ever decide to try overclocking.

cons - platter drive (non-ssd)

Without the h50 it's under 900 with shipping, and if you aren't overclocking you really don't need it. but I would still recommend something.

I'm sure other people will come with other builds though this is just my suggestion.

 

[tdhhs94]

thanks for the quick responses.
and sorry for all the questions this is my first time making a computer

 

[David 617]

for a first timer i'd recommend a kit -

MSI P67A-C43 B3 Intel P67 Motherboard
Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz Quad-Core Unlocked CPU
Patriot Viper II 4096MB PC12800 DDR3 Dual Channel
Seagate Barracuda 1TB Low Power Hard Drive
+ a nice case + 550w psu + cd/dvd dive
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=93097&CatId=336 -$500

Add a graphics card - nvidia 550Ti
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=41126&Sku=E145-0552 - $160

you can even add a ssd 60gb ocz
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6371299&Sku=O261-6294 - $145

total
$805 (before tax and shipping)
this the setup that i'd do for a sub 1000 rig.

 

[tdhhs94]

david, how much of a difference would the ssd make? is it worth the 150?

 

[David 617]

it would affect your startup times by alot. 20 - 45 sec startup. but it wont affect your games (you'd install everything over 100mb to your 1tb drive). also, from that 60gb you'll have abt 45gb usable (after windows install).

its not really necessary. i only put it there if you want to reach 800. maybe it can be something you can get on your next pc, when prices come down.

 

[genghiskron]

550ti? Gross. please stop listening to david. Overclocking: PROBABLY NOT = You dont need an i5-2500k. What you want is an i5-2400.

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[tdhhs94]

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