New Gaming Build 1500-1700$

[kingxpaul]

Approximate Purchase Date: Sunday


Budget Range: 1500-1700$


System Usage: Gaming, Gaming, Surfing Internet, Other usual Stuff.

Parts Not Required: Monitor

Preferred Website(s): www.newegg.com (unless something cheaper)


Country of Origin: United States


Parts Preferences: Intel, Nvidia, Mushkin, Asus, LG, LOGITECH


Overclocking: Yes 4.5Ghz - 4.8Ghz


SLI or Crossfire: Yes / Future


Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 or 1920x1200)

Want best cooling possible under budget, need windows 7 ( don't have xp or vista ) and a good airflow case.

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Processor - Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge
$224.99
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Motherboard - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO LGA 1155
$209.99
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Graphics Card - EVGA SuperClocked GeForce GTX 580
$499.99
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Power Supply
- CORSAIR 850HX
- COUGAR 850SX
"Which one is best, price doesn't matter, and is 850w enough for sli/overlocking"
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Case - Coolermaster HAF 932
"Suggest something else if you'd like i prefer something really good for air cooling"
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Processor Cooler - Scythe SCMG-2100
Now: $39.99
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Ram - Mushkin Enhanced Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1600
$124.99
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Hard Drive - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB 7200 RPM
$64.99
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DVD Drive - "Suggest One"
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Keyboard - Logitech G510 Black Wired Gaming Keyboard
$89.99
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Mouse - Logitech G9x Black Wired Laser 5700 dpi Gaming Mouse
$59.99
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Mouse Pad
- steelseries 4HD
- steeleries QcK
"Not sure which one is best for the Logitech G9x"
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PLEASE ADD ANYTHING ELSE I MISSED
PLEASE SUGGEST THINGS
PLEASE SUGGEST BETTER HARDWARE
AND SO ON..

 

[cmadrid]

Take a look at the silverstone raven rv02-e case

 

[mjmjpfaff]

switch that gtx 580 with 2 560 ti's. heres one- http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Superclocked-PCI-Express-Graphics-01G-P3-1567-KR/dp/B004XUCCRM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1307249819&sr=8-5 there is no point in spending 100$ on a sli gtx 580 setup when 2 gtx 560 ti's will max out any game also you could downgrade to a hx 750

the nzxt phantom is a very good case

the hx 850 because it is a corsair

get this motherboard it looks like you wont use the extras z68's come with also this one has 2 ethernet ports for a better internet connection- http://www.amazon.com/P8P67-EVO-REV-3-0-Motherboard/dp/B004QF0VGS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307250635&sr=8-1

ram- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314&cm_re=gskill_ddr3_1600_8gb-_-20-231-314-_-Product -save some money just get some quality gskill

dvd drive- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

mouse pad 15$- http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000UYCRQ6/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&qid=1307250936&sr=1-4&condition=new

keyboard- i think the g110 is a great keyboard if you want that little screen go ahead but i think the g110 is the best keyboard for the money

os- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986&cm_re=windows_7_home_premium_64_oem-_-32-116-986-_-Product

ssd- do you want one?

 

[jbakerlent]

Looks very nice, wouldn't get that 580 for 1080p though. For the PSU, unfortunately I'm not too familiar with that Cougar, so I'd say stick with the Corsair. Yes 850W is way more than enough.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151233

Edit: mj posted under me

 

[kingxpaul]

Looks very nice, wouldn't get that 580 for 1080p though. For the PSU, unfortunately I'm not too familiar with that Cougar, so I'd say stick with the Corsair. Yes 850W is way more than enough.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151233

Edit: mj posted under me

why not 580 for 1080p?

 

[jbakerlent]

Like mj was saying its not the best value, dual 560 TIs are better. It's fine though, just a bit overkill. Its meant for Eyefinity/Surround/3D really.

 

[kingxpaul]

Like mj was saying its not the best value, dual 560 TIs are better. It's fine though, just a bit overkill. Its meant for Eyefinity/Surround/3D really.

yeah but sli 560ti's are like 10% better then the gtx 580, let alone they can only 2 way sli. Now think future of gtx price dropping add another gtx 580 nothing can beat the system really.

 

[mjmjpfaff]

try 40% better and for 1080p 2 gtx 580's are overkill no reason to spend 500$ more. how long do you think you want to wait to sli the 580 assuming you get it because in a year new cards w/28nm technology will be out and kicking 2 gtx 580's $*%.