1000-1200 dollar gaming build

[youed]

Hey guys i need a new PC (thats obviously why im here) that is small but has awesome performance.
Approximate Purchase Date: (e.g.: this week (the closer the better))


Budget Range: 1000 1200 USD


System Usage from Most to Least Important:gaming, internet, movies

Parts Not Requireds, hdd, monitor, keyboard, mouse


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg or tiger direct

Country of Origin:usa


Parts Preferences: matx or mitx with a intel cpu


Overclocking:maybe in the future when small z68 mobos come out


SLI or Crossfire: maybe in like a coiple of years


Monitor Resolution: 1900x1080

Additional Comments: none


Thanks in advance guys

 

[Proximon]

You don't need a Z68 MB to overclock.

■Western Digital Caviar Green WDBAAY0010HNC-NRSN 1TB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
■SAPPHIRE 100312-2SR Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
■CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power ...
■G.SKILL Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR
■COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel ...
■Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K
■ASUS P8P67-M PRO (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
TOTAL: $909.93

Case
http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Mini-P180-Case/dp/B001450OMO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307088835&sr=8-1

 

[youed]

Thanks Proximon,


What would i want to do if i wanted a Nvidia Graphics card. Is the gtx 560 ti good enough or should i go to like the 570?

 

[mdd1963]

The 560Ti is a quite capable card....

 

[Proximon]

You would not have to change anything but the 570 will dump more heat into your little case than a 6950.

 

[raptorjesus]

You would not have to change anything but the 570 will dump more heat into your little case than a 6950.

Depends on the 570, reference designs vent out the back, vendor designs normally vent into the case.

 

[ammar711]

You don't need a Z68 MB to overclock.

■Western Digital Caviar Green WDBAAY0010HNC-NRSN 1TB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
■SAPPHIRE 100312-2SR Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
■CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power ...
■G.SKILL Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR
■COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel ...
■Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K
■ASUS P8P67-M PRO (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
TOTAL: $909.93

Case
http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Mini-P180-Case/dp/B001450OMO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307088835&sr=8-1

+1
Seems like a good build
but is the Ram compatible ?? The Ram is designed for LGA 1156 & AM3, I suggest this Ram :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
Motherboard:
Asus Maximus IV Gene-Z (hasn't been released yet but will be released soon)
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/Maximus_IV_GENEZ/#overview

And as Proximon said u DO NOT need Z68 Chipset to overclock the P67 Chipset can overclock too.

 

[Proximon]

The RAM is 1.5V and should run fine. I'm using an earlier version of it. Nothing wrong with the red kit either though.

That definitely would be the board to get if it actually shows up soon.

 

[flong]

Hi Proximon, I am curious. Why do you go with the 560Ti over the ATI 6950? In the reviews that I have read the 6950 is a little faster ( they are pretty much tied on most games) . But I haven't studied it to the nth degree. You are not alone, a lot of people are recommending the 560 Ti, what am I missing?

 

[sync_nine]

Hi Proximon, I am curious. Why do you go with the 560Ti over the ATI 6950? In the reviews that I have read the 6950 is a little faster ( they are pretty much tied on most games) . But I haven't studied it to the nth degree. You are not alone, a lot of people are recommending the 560 Ti, what am I missing?

Well depends what resolution you play at. If you play on 1980x1080 or 2560x1080 or you like dual or triple screens (eyefinity) then i suggest you go for 6950 mainly because of of the 2gb ram on the card. If you play mostly on 1680x1080 or sometimes on 1980x1080 then i certainly suggest the gtx 560. Keep your monitor resolution in mind.

 

[youed]

Well depends what resolution you play at. If you play on 1980x1080 or 2560x1080 or you like dual or triple screens (eyefinity) then i suggest you go for 6950 mainly because of of the 2gb ram on the card. If you play mostly on 1680x1080 or sometimes on 1980x1080 then i certainly suggest the gtx 560. Keep your monitor resolution in mind.

by that do you mean 560 or 560 ti?

 

[Proximon]

Hi Proximon, I am curious. Why do you go with the 560Ti over the ATI 6950? In the reviews that I have read the 6950 is a little faster ( they are pretty much tied on most games) . But I haven't studied it to the nth degree. You are not alone, a lot of people are recommending the 560 Ti, what am I missing?

I will always recommend the 6950 first, but the OP has a thing for NVidia There are differences in the way the two brands behave that can be subjective and I feel that personal preferences are fine.

 

[flong]

I will always recommend the 6950 first, but the OP has a thing for NVidia There are differences in the way the two brands behave that can be subjective and I feel that personal preferences are fine.

I agree. Both cards seem about equal in performance. The 560 Ti seems to have some problems that the 6950 doesn't though in other areas. However, I agree with you that if someone likes Nvidia, that the 560 Ti is a great choice.