Help with a $750-1000 build

[krevee]

This is the second build I've done, the first was in 2004 so it has been sometime since I last built a system and I was looking to get some help finishing this build.

Approximate Purchase Date: This week
Budget Range: 750-1000 absolute max
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Photo-editing, Surfing
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, tigerdirect, amazon, frys, microcenter
Country of Origin: United States, California
Parts Preferences: Core i5 2500K for processor, other than that pretty open to parts in my price range
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe/ Eventually
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, 1920x1200

Additional Comments: Looking to build an all-around system with an emphasis more on gaming. I am loooking to possibly put in a ssd. Would like a motherboard that has USB 3.0 and 5.1 sound as well. And possibly a PSU that is modular would be great if it was affordable. I just need some helping finishing out my build.

CPU: Core i5 2500k $180
Mobo: Still need to pick one
CPU Cooler: Coolmaster Hyper 212+ $30
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaw 8gb $45
Hard drive: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB $60
Graphics: Still need to pick one
Optical drive: Still need to pick one/doesn't really matter only want to spend about $20 here
Case:Rosewill Challenger $50
PSU: Still need to pick

Total so far: $365

Thanks for the help in advance!

 

[Why_Me]

Don't pay tax if you can avoid it...amazon ftw.


http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SATA-Internal-Drive-AD-7260S-0B/dp/B003MRHOQG/ref=dp_cp_ob_pc_title_2 $19.99 Free Standard Shipping (3-5 days)
Sony 24X SATA Internal DVD+/-RW Drive AD-7260S-0B - Bulk (Black)

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Spinpoint-3-5-Inch-Internal-HD103SJ/dp/B002MQC0P8/ref=sr_1_1?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1312081809&sr=1-1 $59.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Samsung Desktop Class Spinpoint F3 1 TB SATA 3.0 Gb-s 32 MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare-OEM Drives, HD103SJ

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GDDR5-PCI-Express-Graphics/dp/B004K1EUWO $234.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti FPB 1024 MB GDDR5 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card - Limited Lifetime Warranty 01G-P3-1561-AR

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Intel-DDR3-Motherboard-GA-Z68A-D3H-B3/dp/B00518M77U/ref=sr_1_13?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1312100363&sr=1-13 $128.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Gigabyte Intel Z68 ATX DDR3 2133 LGA 1155 Motherboard GA-Z68A-D3H-B3

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371049 $94.99 - $69.99 after mail-in rebate FREE SHIPPING
Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-750 750W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Tower-Case-RC-912-KKN1/dp/B003ZM7YTA $54.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid Tower ATX Case (RC-912-KKN1)

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-PC3-12800-1600mHz-Platforms/dp/B004RFGALC/ref=sr_1_11?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1312100768&sr=1-11 $32.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Corsair Vengeance Blu 4 GB PC3-12800 1600mHz DDR3 240-Pin SDRAM Memory Kit for Intel and AMD Platforms - Not a Kit (Single) CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9B

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-Sleeve-RR-B10-212P-G1/dp/B002G1YPH0/ref=pd_cp_e_2 $29.49 Free Standard Shipping (3-5 days)
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler, RR-B10-212P-G1

 

[jmsellars1]

^ That build looks good except for the RAM, not sure if those tall heat spreaders would fit under that cooler. 8GB would be better too. Certainly the GTX 560Ti and a x8/x8 SLI capable Z68 motherboard seem to be the way to go.

 

[krevee]

So I'm pretty set on this set up for my final build. It leaves me room to add a SSD drive and SLI later. I have room to grow some with this build I think. Just hoping to get some final input before I order anything. Make sure I didn't miss any incompatibility issues or some components with cheaper deals.

Thanks!

CPU: Core i5 2500k $180
Mobo: Combo for Mobo + RAM $190
CPU Cooler: Coolmaster Hyper 212+ $30
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaw 8gb
Hard drive: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB $60
Graphics: EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti DS $220 after rebate
Optical drive:Samsung 22X DVD+R SATA DVD Burner $25
Case:Rosewill Challenger $50
PSU: Corsair CMPSU-750HX $145

Total: $900

 

[genghiskron]

pairing an hx 750 with a rosewill challenger is a little silly, imo, seeing as you are paying $50 extra for modularity in a $50 case (but maybe you really like the case?) personally, id grab a Storm Enforcer and the Antec HCG-750, in part because youre coincidentally all black+Red build is going to look really sweet through the side window.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119240&Tpk=storm%20enforcer

aside from that minor detail, it looks like really great build.

 

[jmsellars1]

Looks like an awesome build, i too would get a regular PSU in favour of a better case. Or if you don't want to do that you could forget the CPU cooler for now because youre not going to need to overclock for a couple of years imo.

 

[Why_Me]

So I'm pretty set on this set up for my final build. It leaves me room to add a SSD drive and SLI later. I have room to grow some with this build I think. Just hoping to get some final input before I order anything. Make sure I didn't miss any incompatibility issues or some components with cheaper deals.

Thanks!

CPU: Core i5 2500k $180
Mobo: Combo for Mobo + RAM $190
CPU Cooler: Coolmaster Hyper 212+ $30
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaw 8gb
Hard drive: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB $60
Graphics: EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti DS $220 after rebate
Optical drive:Samsung 22X DVD+R SATA DVD Burner $25
Case:Rosewill Challenger $50
PSU: Corsair CMPSU-750HX $145

Total: $900

Like the two posters above have stated...you have a ton of money in that psu yet you have a ghetto case. That makes that build off balance, not to mention that Rosewill case is a tight fit for two cards. Go for the Antec and get a better case...Storm Enforcer, CM Scout, 922, or even the CM HAF 912 with a few fans added to it.

 

[krevee]

Ok I'm thinking of going with this COOLER MASTER Storm Scout case instead. I like having the modular power supply. But if people here really don't think its necessary especially with this case I can choose another power supply.

 

[jmsellars1]

Modular PSU's are nice but i wouldn't take one over a better case.

 

[krevee]

I am going to go with the Antec HGC-750[/url and Case I mentioned in my last post.

I'm about to order everything now, Thanks for all the input everyone!

 

[jmsellars1]

Good choice, good luck with the build!

 

[krevee]

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