Picking up these parts today.

[digitaldigital]

So payday was today and I'm picking up everything I want I just want everyone to check out what I'm giving and give there criticism.


http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0371775
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0356934
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0364400
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0315397


Next paycheck I will buy an SSD and a new PSU maybe a 950w for future SLI or crossfire.

 

[psyxix]

Do you have extra parts bought prior to these purchases? Like a CPU, GPU and PSU?

 

[digitaldigital]

I have an i5-2500k, HD 5770, 500w PSU

PSU and vid card are temp also I have a revised list now from gamespot.

 

[psyxix]

950W?? What are you gonna put in that beast? If it's a single card 950W is an overkill...

 

[k1114]

Microcenter has a poor mobo selection. That mobo can only do 16x/4x cf so is not recommended. That case is a pretty tight squeeze if you were going to have two cards. The bottom card would be right against the psu fighting for air, which means expect heat issues.

I would suggest getting some stuff off online. The antec 300 illusion is currently on sale for $45. And the asrock z68 extreme3 gen 3 is the same price as the asus z68 lx. And ram can be found cheaper as well.

 

[digitaldigital]

If I were to crossfire or sli I would probably get another mobo later on.
Heh I can actually get that case at work for $46 only thing I'm worried about is would the hyper 212+ fit in there?

 

[k1114]

It would be smarter to not have to buy a new mobo, especially since the asrock is the same price and 8x/8x. With all these low budget items, I assume money is tight, then don't waste it. Don't get crap parts now.

Yes the 212+ fits in the 300. The cm case is smaller.

 

[digitaldigital]

http://www.frys.com/product/6726425?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

I found this mobo how does this one look?

 

[k1114]

That's still 16x/4x. You really only want to buy in store?

 

[digitaldigital]

In store is what I'd prefer yeah.