Need advice first build gaming

[Blind792]

Hey guys, this is my first build. I need advice about a few things..

Approximate Purchase Date: In a week or two.


Budget Range: 1000-1100 Canadian dollar before rebate.


System Usage from Most to Least Important: Mmorpg gaming, web surfing, movies...


Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers. I also have an antec true power trio 650W PSU.


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.ca


Country of Origin: Canada


Parts Preferences: Intel 2500k CPU. I was hoping for companies with good reputation; Asus for mobo, XFX or EVGA for GPU or others I dont know about.


Overclocking: Yes


SLI or Crossfire: No. Ive been reading that its not necessary for mmorpgs.


Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080


Additional Comments: Im hoping for a build that will run upcoming games such as Tera online, guild wars 2, SW TOR and more
at max settings and still having 30+ fps in towns and crowded areas.

Thoses are recommended by a friend:

COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K+ASUS P8P67 (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.660744

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit English 1-Pack - OEM
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065


I need advice on which motherboard I should grab (p67 or z68) basic, pro, deluxe? for what Im planning to do with it.
What kind of Ram? 4gb enough or 8gb for future proof?
What kind of GPU for mmo gaming Nvidia or Ati?
Im also looking for an air cooling device for the cpu that would fit in the HAF 912.

 

[brpeden82]

ASUS P8P67 (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131705

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231426

XFX HD-687A-ZNFC Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150506

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

 

[Blind792]

Thanks for the advice. So im assuming I dont need any of the features that comes with the pro de deluxe version!? Ive read somewhere it was better for OCing. I was looking at that HSF wondering if I would need low profile ram or if it would fit in the HAF 912. Any comment or advice is much appreciated.

 

[brpeden82]

you go with the pro it add another pcie slot if u want to crossfire or sli.

i use that cooler and this memory

Mushkin Enhanced Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model 996770
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226095