I5 2500k build?
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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=N82E168...
Overclocking: Probably not
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: 1680x1050 or 1920x1080
Additional Comments: i want the most bang for $$$$.
thanks for any help
Budget Range: $800-$900 after rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming! (WoW, Rift, SW:TOR)
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, speakers, (i have monitor but wouldnt mind a new one), OS
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: any
Country of Origin: United States of Amurica
Parts Preferences: INTEL i5 2500K. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Overclocking: Probably not
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: 1680x1050 or 1920x1080
Additional Comments: i want the most bang for $$$$.
thanks for any help
More about : 2500k build
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=N82E168...
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
CPU Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... (Not gonna be an ssd with this budget)
Graphics Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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.
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
CPU Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... (Not gonna be an ssd with this budget)
Graphics Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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.
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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/ite... -$500
Add a graphics card - nvidia 550Ti
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/ite... - $160
you can even add a ssd 60gb ocz
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/ite... - $145
total
$805 (before tax and shipping)
this the setup that i'd do for a sub 1000 rig.
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/ite... -$500
Add a graphics card - nvidia 550Ti
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/ite... - $160
you can even add a ssd 60gb ocz
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/ite... - $145
total
$805 (before tax and shipping)
this the setup that i'd do for a sub 1000 rig.
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.
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.
Best solution
550ti? Gross. please stop listening to david. Overclocking: PROBABLY NOT = You dont need an i5-2500k. What you want is an i5-2400.
NEWEGG CART (MONITOR INCLUDED):
Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
Item #: N82E16827135204
$19.99
Antec Six Hundred Black / Silver ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811129073
$84.95
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F4 HD204UI 2TB 5400 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822152245
$79.99
Acer P215HBbd Black 21.5" Full HD WideScreen LCD Monitor
Item #: N82E16824009299
$129.99
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 ...
Item #: N82E16814127565
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate14-127-565
$249.99
Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817371016
$59.99
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
Item #: N82E16820231277
$39.99
COMBO:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
Intel Core i5-2400 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz (3.4GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52400
Item #: N82E16819115074
ASUS P8H67-M LE (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel H67 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813131712
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$17.00 Combo
$294.98
$277.98
Subtotal: $942.87
Shipping: $7.33
Remove EMCKEKD73 Discount From Promo Code -$15.00 (PSU)
Remove EMCKEJK22 Discount From Promo Code -$20.00 (MONITOR)
Remove EMCKEJK42 Discount From Promo Code -$25.00 (CASE)
Remove EMCKEJK37 Discount From Promo Code -$10.00 (HDD)
Grand Total: $880.20
NEWEGG CART (MONITOR INCLUDED):
Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
Item #: N82E16827135204
$19.99
Antec Six Hundred Black / Silver ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811129073
$84.95
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F4 HD204UI 2TB 5400 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822152245
$79.99
Acer P215HBbd Black 21.5" Full HD WideScreen LCD Monitor
Item #: N82E16824009299
$129.99
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 ...
Item #: N82E16814127565
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate14-127-565
$249.99
Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817371016
$59.99
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
Item #: N82E16820231277
$39.99
COMBO:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
Intel Core i5-2400 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz (3.4GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52400
Item #: N82E16819115074
ASUS P8H67-M LE (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel H67 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813131712
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$17.00 Combo
$294.98
$277.98
Subtotal: $942.87
Shipping: $7.33
Remove EMCKEKD73 Discount From Promo Code -$15.00 (PSU)
Remove EMCKEJK22 Discount From Promo Code -$20.00 (MONITOR)
Remove EMCKEJK42 Discount From Promo Code -$25.00 (CASE)
Remove EMCKEJK37 Discount From Promo Code -$10.00 (HDD)
Grand Total: $880.20
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