Approximate Purchase Date: next 2 weeks - a month(depending on whether i get them all at once or seperately on sale)
Budget Range: ~850 cad so it'll come up around 1k
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, web surfing
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: canadacomputers.com, ncix.ca, directcanada.com, any other site that ships to canada(preferrably free shipping)
Country of Origin: Canada
Parts Preferences: by brand or type: intel CPU
Overclocking: Maybe(will probably do so in the future but not right away)
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe(ditto top)
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I'd like to get some recommendations on cases under $80ish, am looking at thermaltake's A90 for $65, what do you guys think?
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Here are the parts i've selected for now
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD4-B3 - $189.99(-20 rebate)
CPU: i5 2500k - $210
GPU: Gigabyte Radeon HD 6870 Windforce - $184.99(-30 rebate)
Ram: G.Skill 8gb(2x4) DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9-24 1.25V Memory Kit - $59.61
PSU: Antec High Current Gamer 750W 24PIN ATX12V V2.3 Active PFC 80 Plus Bronze SLI Power Supply 135mm Fan - $92.54
DVD drive: Not really picky as long as it works.
Hard drive: Preferrably 1tb or 1.5tb.
Case: Thermaltake a90 - $64.99
Total = 802.12(before rebates) + dvd drive + hd.
What changes would u guys recommend? Is the G.Skill 1.25v ram better than the 1.5? They are almost the same in price. I might get another 6870 in a year or two to keep up with better looking games.
I've very conflicted when it comes to choosing cases. Is the Thermaltake a90 good? Everyone keeps recommending Antec 300 which i've read have problems fitting bigger cards like the 6870, and the rosewill challenger which doesn't seem to be available through canadian sites/retailers.
Budget Range: ~850 cad so it'll come up around 1k
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, web surfing
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: canadacomputers.com, ncix.ca, directcanada.com, any other site that ships to canada(preferrably free shipping)
Country of Origin: Canada
Parts Preferences: by brand or type: intel CPU
Overclocking: Maybe(will probably do so in the future but not right away)
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe(ditto top)
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I'd like to get some recommendations on cases under $80ish, am looking at thermaltake's A90 for $65, what do you guys think?
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Here are the parts i've selected for now
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD4-B3 - $189.99(-20 rebate)
CPU: i5 2500k - $210
GPU: Gigabyte Radeon HD 6870 Windforce - $184.99(-30 rebate)
Ram: G.Skill 8gb(2x4) DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9-24 1.25V Memory Kit - $59.61
PSU: Antec High Current Gamer 750W 24PIN ATX12V V2.3 Active PFC 80 Plus Bronze SLI Power Supply 135mm Fan - $92.54
DVD drive: Not really picky as long as it works.
Hard drive: Preferrably 1tb or 1.5tb.
Case: Thermaltake a90 - $64.99
Total = 802.12(before rebates) + dvd drive + hd.
What changes would u guys recommend? Is the G.Skill 1.25v ram better than the 1.5? They are almost the same in price. I might get another 6870 in a year or two to keep up with better looking games.
I've very conflicted when it comes to choosing cases. Is the Thermaltake a90 good? Everyone keeps recommending Antec 300 which i've read have problems fitting bigger cards like the 6870, and the rosewill challenger which doesn't seem to be available through canadian sites/retailers.