Input On Build. Also Need A Mouse+Keyboard

dat not curry

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Hey Guys!

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Approximate Purchase Date: In about 1 to 2 weeks


Budget Range: $650 excluding the mouse/keyboard. $100 for the mouse/keyboard


System Usage from Most to Least Important: Surfing the net then Gaming


Parts Not Required: CPU Cooler as I already have the thermaltake frio. No monitor and headset needed either.


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg


Country of Origin: USA


Overclocking: Yes


SLI or Crossfire: Maybe


Monitor Resolution: 1440x900


Additional Comments: Mechanical keyboards are nice.
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My Build :

CPU : AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ955FBGMBOX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6819103808

Mobo : ASRock 890GX PRO3 AM3 AMD 890GX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157244

GPU :EVGA 01G-P3-1380-KR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) SSC+ 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6814130596

RAM : G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10600CL8D-4GBHK
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6820231180

HDD : Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6822136073

PSU : SeaSonic M12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095

CPU Cooler : Thermaltake Frio
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product

TIM : Shin - Etsu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6835150080

Case : HAF 912
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...=haf%20912

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I want to get the 5850 for it's good price/performance but it's out of stock on NewEgg and don't know if it will come back.

So far, I've picked out the Razer Black Widow and the R.A.T. 5. I originally was leaning towards the deathadder but I heard that it has many problems. I really want a mechanical keyboard so the Black Widow seems as a good choice.

Any suggestions/input is appreciated.

Thanks.
 
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First things first. Any wired keyboard and mouse will allow you to game. How about putting that $100 into your computer budget where it can go towards performance? This will allow for a Core i5-2500k and a P67 motherboard. Here's a comparison from AnandTech that will hopefully change your mind.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/288?vs=88

Now, lets assume your mind is changed....

CPU & Mobo: Intel Core i5-2500k combo w/ MSI P67A-G43
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.638772
$334.98, $7.87 shipping

RAM: 4GB (2x2GB) G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3 1600 CL9 1.5v
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277
$39.99, free shipping

GPU: Sapphire HD 5850 Extreme...

nd_hunter

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First things first. Any wired keyboard and mouse will allow you to game. How about putting that $100 into your computer budget where it can go towards performance? This will allow for a Core i5-2500k and a P67 motherboard. Here's a comparison from AnandTech that will hopefully change your mind.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/288?vs=88

Now, lets assume your mind is changed....

CPU & Mobo: Intel Core i5-2500k combo w/ MSI P67A-G43
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.638772
$334.98, $7.87 shipping

RAM: 4GB (2x2GB) G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3 1600 CL9 1.5v
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277
$39.99, free shipping

GPU: Sapphire HD 5850 Extreme
http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-PCI-Express-Graphics-100282XTREME/dp/B004W75ATI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1305207455&sr=1-1
$159.99, free shipping

HDD: 1TB Samsung Spinpoint F3
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Spinpoint-3-5-Inch-Internal-HD103SJ/dp/B002MQC0P8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1305209306&sr=1-2
$59.99, free shipping

Optical: Lite-On DVD Writer
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289
$21.99, free shipping

PSU: Corsair 500CX V2.3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027
$64.99, $1.99 shipping, $10 mail-in-rebate available

Case: Rosewill Challenger
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153
$54.99, free shipping

TIM: Shin Etsu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150080
$4.99, $1.99 shipping

Total: $753.76 shipped, before rebate

I get that you want a nice keyboard and mouse for gaming...I really do. But it shouldn't be 15% of your budget. Get the above parts and go to Wal-Mart for a cheap keyboard and mouse until you can save up to get the nice ones you want.
 
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