900-1300 Budget Gaming Pc

[cianide522]

This is going to be my second build since 09, I need a pc that will not have issues streaming media to a PS3 or Xbox 360, will be used for using office programs such as Word and Excel, also want to be able to run upcoming games at highest settings possible, and want to watch videos at least at 720p resolution.

Approximate Purchase Date: Available to purchase from no and hopefully no later than 6/04/11

Budget Range: 900-1300


System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Web Browsing, Office for Online School Work, Watching Movies, Listening To Music


Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, Monitor


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, amazon.com


Country of Origin: USA


Parts Preferences: 2nd Gen Intel I7 2600k


Overclocking: Maybe If The Cooler Fits The Budget


SLI or Crossfire: Maybe If It Fits In The Budget If Not I Can Buy The Second Card In 6 Months


Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080


Additional Comments: Noise Is Not An Issue, Case Does Not Need To Have Many Windows Or LEDs As Long As It Has Adequate Ventilation

 

[genghiskron]

An i5-2500k will give you the same gaming performance for $90 less.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-cpu,2951-4.html

newegg shopping cart:

Sony Optiarc CD/DVD Burner Black SATA Model AD-7261S-0B LightScribe Support - OEM
Item #: N82E16827118040
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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$21.99


Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811129066
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
$69.99


HIS H695FN2G2M Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
Item #: N82E16814161368
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
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-$25.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$559.98
$509.98
($254.99 each)


G.SKILL Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR
Item #: N82E16820231416
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$94.99


Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit English 1-Pack - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116986
Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy
$99.99


Scythe SCMG-2100 Sleeve CPU Cooler
Item #: N82E16835185142
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$39.99


CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power ...
Item #: N82E16817139021
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822148395
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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-$30.00 Instant
-$15.00 Combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.638780
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$184.98
$139.98


Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K
Item #: N82E16819115072
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
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GIGABYTE GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813128502
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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-$25.00 Combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.654386
$354.98
$329.98

Subtotal: $1,306.89
Shipping: $7.56
Remove EMCKEHC23 Discount From Promo Code -$19.00
Grand Total: $1,295.45

 

[mjmjpfaff]

for what you are doing an i5 2500k will be perfect for you. no performance gains from i7 2600k.
mobo- asrock p67 extreme4 at amazon for 160$ free shipping (8.50 shipping at newegg)
ram- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428&cm_re=gskill_ddr3_1600-_-20-231-428-_-Product
gpu- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161368&cm_re=6950_2_gb-_-14-161-368-_-Product -cf in the future
psu- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371050&Tpk=antec%20900w
os- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986&cm_re=windows_7_oem_64-_-32-116-986-_-Product
case- http://www.amazon.com/TEMPEST-EVO-POWER-BLACK-INTERIOR/dp/B002YT8B7E/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1306541299&sr=1-1 -6 fans!! and good cable management you could also go with the full tower nzxt phantom for 140$ that comes with a fan controller and better cable management
dvd drive- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
hdd- http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B002MQC0P8/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&qid=1306541961&sr=1-2&condition=new
ssd- corsair force 3 when they come out but i think this will put you over budget
did i miss anything?

 

[mjmjpfaff]

oh and the hyoer 212 plus at amazon for 28$

 

[cianide522]

Thank you for the quick replies! I really didn't have too much research on the i5 compared to the i7 previously and have not even seen these speeds first hand as I am using a e8400 right now. As you both have explained it looks like the i5 is perfect for what Im looking for right now.

 

[mjmjpfaff]

i meant hyper 212 plus
yes the i5 2500k is perfect for you