Help with upgrading computer

[otimus]

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=18388586


I'm thinking about upgrading most of the components in my PC

(My Current PC = E8400, a decent enough motherboard, 2GB DDR2, a 9800GTX+, a fairly crummy PSU)

Anyways, from that wish list, is there anything I should add/remove/change?
Anything I could do to cut costs (Considering, for example, I have no plans on ever overclocking)?

Thanks for your help!


1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Gaming

2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
In the general range of $700. As close to or below $700 if at all possible. $800 at most, but I'd really like to stick close to $700.

3) Where do you live?
America

4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
CPU, RAM, Motherboard, Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Power Supply, Video card

5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
The case, PCI Sound card, and two other SATA Hard drives

6) Will you be overclocking?
No, I will not be overclocking

7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
24", 1920x1080 Resolution

8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Within the month

9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video? etc.
I don't really need anything particular except at least the ability to use my PCI Soundcard (I've noticed some boards don't have PCI)

10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Yes, I do. Windows 7 64-bit.

 

[IntelEnthusiast]

There are 2 concerns that I have with your build. The first and most important is that the power supply that you are selected is not rated very well. I would advise that you get a better power supply maybe a XFX, Corsair or Antec has some better rated power supplies. The second thing is something that there is a little flexibility with. The Intel® Core™ i5-2500K does come with a HSF (heatsink/fan) that will work fine at stock speeds but if you are going to overclock you are going to want to replace it. There are a number of good air coolers out there that you can pick up that can do a good job of dealing with the increased heat from overclocking.

Christian Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team

 

[otimus]

I changed the selected power supply to this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371031&Tpk=Antec%20Neo%20620
Would that be okay?

also, I have absolutely no plans to overclock, like, ever.

 

[cuecuemore]

On the subject of overclocking, I give it as my opinion that you really ought to, see Overclocking section of:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/257075-31-guide-choosing-parts

However, if you are absolutely sure that you're not going to overclock, then I'd go with a CPU with a locked multiplier, like the i5 2400.

That PSU is great, but this one is better, and cheaper:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371049

EDIT: This will save you $5 and net you a performance boost:
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB)F3-12800CL8D-4GBXM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231443

 

[otimus]

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