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Critique my $1000 Intel based gaming build please!!

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Okay so here's my latest build for my friend which will primarily be used for gaming. I have pretty much assembled the parts and just need a critique with suggestions (if any are necessary) around the same price range; I would however appreciate some help with a excellent 24-27 inch monitor in the 100 to 200 range. My friend is not into overclocking but might consider it down the road. Crossfire is unlikely but minutely possible. If it stretches the bank too much, he'd willingly forgo it. Thanks in advance!!


Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E168... $99.99
-$30.00 Instant
$69.99

Intel Core i5-2400 3.1GHz LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor $189.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E168...

ASUS P8P67 DELUXE (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E168...
$239.99
-$10.00 Instant
$229.99

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E168... $49.99


SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E168... $69.99

LITE-ON DVD Writer - Bulk - Black SATA Model iHAS224-06 LightScribe Support $20.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E168...


Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E168... $59.99
-$5.00
$54.99

GIGABYTE Radeon HD 6870 GV-R687OC-1GD Video Card with Eyefinity
Item #: N82E16814125357
AMD Gift - SHOGUN game coupon
Item #: N82E16800995105 $249.98
-$39.99 Combo
$209.99



Grand Total: $895.92


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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E168... $54.99 FREE SHIPPING
Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... $104.99 - $89.99 after mail-in rebate card FREE SHIPPING
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... $229.98 FREE SHIPPING
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

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... $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

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Spinpoint-3-5-Inch-Intern... $59.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Samsung Desktop Class Spinpoint F3 1 TB SATA 3.0 Gb-s 32 MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare-OEM Drives, HD103SJ

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... $23.99 FREE SHIPPING
Sony Optiarc 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 CD/DVD Burner - OEM

Total: $938.92

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2011/01/27/ms... <----- Review/benchmarks of that MSI 560

http://www.guru3d.com/article/msi-n560gtx-ti-twin-froze... <----- Review/benchmarks of that MSI 560

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/MSI-N560GTX-Ti-T... <---Review/benchmarks of that MSI 560

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=... <----- More info, specs, and pics of that Gigabyte board

Thanks for the suggestions. I am however curious as to the selections you made as they seem to simply reflect a personal preference for certain brands. I was hoping you could provide more information on why you made those selections. Outside of the Gigabyte board (a brand which I am quite fond of), I really can't see how your selection provides better value than mine, especially why you picked a 750 power supply. I hope I don't come off as rude I just like to be informed about my decisions.

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As far as the Intel® Core™ I5 2500K is simply put one of the best gaming processors on the market. The Intel Core I5 2500K will add a lot of long term value to your build with the ability to overclock. Now both power supplies are good if you go with the 750 watt power supply you will be well set up if you move into an SLI or Crossfire in the future.

Christian Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team
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