$2000 Intel Gaming Build with Monitor

[psycho_klown66]

Approximate Purchase Date: September/October
Budget Range: ~$2000 which also includes monitor
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming
Parts Not Required: Mouse (using existing Logitech MX518)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon, NewEgg (I'm in California, so anything to avoid CA sales tax would be preferred)
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: by brand or type: Intel CPU
Overclocking: No for now, maybe in a couple of years.
SLI or Crossfire: Yes
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200 on a single 24" monitor
Additional Comments: Would like a quiet-ish PC if possible. Trying to build a PC to last a 3-4 years, or as long as possible.

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.95 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-B10-212P-G1 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z68 EXTREME4 GEN3 ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($184.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: 2x XFX HD-697A-CNFC HD 6970 2 GB (2-Way Crossfire) (2x $339.99 @ Amazon = $679.98)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 850W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($25.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech G110 ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Total for above: $1979.32

Headset: Logitech G35 USB 2.0 Connector Surround Sound Headset ($77.99 @ NewEgg)
or
Headset: Corsair CA-HS1ANA Gaming Audio Series ($72.58 @ Amazon)
or
Headset: Sony MDR-V6 ($65.19 @ Amazon)
or
Headset: Sennheiser HD555 ($109.12 @ Amazon)

 

[Why_Me]

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Mini-HDMI-Lifetime-Warranty-012-P3-1570-AR/dp/B004EHZD5W/ref=sr_1_9?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1316251224&sr=1-9 $329.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
EVGA GeForce GTX 570 1280 MB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 2DVI-I/Mini-HDMI SLI Ready Limited Lifetime Warranty Graphics Card, 012-P3-1570-AR

http://www.amazon.com/ML238H-23-Inch-Ultra-Slim-Monitor-Black/dp/B003XU73KY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1316249474&sr=8-3 $176.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Asus ML238H 23" 1920 x 1080 2ms Full HD Swivel and Tilt adjustable LEDBacklight LCD Monitor Slim Design 250 cd/m2 10,000,000 :1

http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Ballistix-Channel-240-Pin-BL2CP51264BA160A/dp/B004UQ1KK4/ref=sr_1_6?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1316251479&sr=1-6 $49.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB Dual Channel Kit DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM BL2CP51264BA160A

http://www.amazon.com/ASRock-MB-P67E4G3-Intel-P67-Motherboard/dp/B005FGMQAQ/ref=sr_1_30?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1316251667&sr=1-30 $154.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
ASRock P67 EXTREME4 GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CA-HS1ANA-Gaming-Analog-Headset/dp/B004IZN3NY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316249300&sr=8-1 $72.58 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Corsair CA-HS1ANA Gaming Audio Series HS1 Analog Gaming Headset

Two cases worth checking out...

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-Tower-Gaming-CC-9011012-WW/dp/B005E983JW/ref=sr_1_14?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1316251926&sr=1-14 $125.91 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Corsair Carbide Series 500R Mid Tower Gaming Case CC-9011012-WW

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-Tower-Gaming-Computer/dp/B0055Q7BR4/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1316251926&sr=1-6 $99.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Corsair Carbide Series 400R Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case - CC-9011011-WW

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007583%2050001459%20600006302%20600006506&IsNodeId=1&name=No <----- see those cases here

 

[psycho_klown66]

Thanks for the suggestions Hiya. I'll check out the Corsair 500R.

I'm having a slight difficulty in choosing between:
Video Card: 2x EVGA GeForce GTX 570 1.25GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) (2x $329.99 @ Newegg = $659.98)
OR
Video Card: 2x XFX HD-697A-CNFC HD 6970 2 GB (2-Way Crossfire) (2x $339.99 @ Amazon = $679.98)
OR
Video Card: 1x EVGA 03G-P3-1584-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) 3072MB 384-bit GDDR5 ($589.99 @ NewEgg) [and buy a 2nd later when needed]

Reason being is that I will be running this on a single monitor, and it seems like overkill..

 

[0ozee]

single monitor go with one gtx 580

 

[Why_Me]

Thanks for the suggestions Hiya. I'll check out the Corsair 500R.

I'm having a slight difficulty in choosing between:
Video Card: 2x EVGA GeForce GTX 570 1.25GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) (2x $329.99 @ Newegg = $659.98)
OR
Video Card: 2x XFX HD-697A-CNFC HD 6970 2 GB (2-Way Crossfire) (2x $339.99 @ Amazon = $679.98)
OR
Video Card: 1x EVGA 03G-P3-1584-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) 3072MB 384-bit GDDR5 ($589.99 @ NewEgg) [and buy a 2nd later when needed]

Reason being is that I will be running this on a single monitor, and it seems like overkill..

That's a tough one. A single 580 like the other poster mentioned or dual 560ti's should also be considered. It's difficult to say which way to go.

 

[psycho_klown66]

How accurate is this? Because this chart makes it almost clear to just get the 6970 CFs.

http://techreport.com/articles.x/20537/12

 

[JustLiveYourLife]

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/298?vs=305

 

[psycho_klown66]

Thanks for that ANT link. I also did a compare between 6970 CF and 580 SLI, and the differences is about 15% between the two... for the price difference of $600.

I think I'm going with the 6970 CFs at this point.

 

[psycho_klown66]

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