$750-900 Gaming Build?

[-ZincaTe-]

I would like some suggestions on a gaming build for BF3 and Skyrim and other games coming this year..
I dnt think ill plan on sli /crossfire but idk....
i need some money left over to buy other stuff so if you can try to tell me if it has a discount or somthing tthanksssssssssss

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Approximate Purchase Date: Before November or after mw3

Budget Range: $750-900

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming ^__^

Parts Not Required: Monitor, Keyboard, mouse, (speakers) if i have money left over ill buy new speakers.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com since i trust them

Country of Origin: USA

Parts Preferences: by brand or type Intel i5 2500K

Overclocking: Maybe if i cant handle games anymore

SLI or Crossfire: maybe---------------^

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: I dont mind if the pc is a little loud it just cant be like airplanes turbines loud lol
ill probably be gaming for a couple of hours since a few games are coming out this year
that i want to no life at lol :lol:
If this doesn't work out i still have a xbox 360
THANks

 

[Proximon]

■Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
■GIGABYTE GV-R695OC-1GD Radeon HD 6950 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
■GIGABYTE Gift - AMD Dirt 3 Game Coupon
■CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9R
■Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
■Rosewill Green Series RG530-S12 530W Continuous @40°C, 80 PLUS Certified, Single 12V Rail, Active PFC "Compatible with Core ...
■Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm ...
■Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K
■ASUS P8P67 LE (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
■Sony Optiarc 24X DVD Burner, Bulk Package Black SATA Model AD-7280S-0B - OEM
TOTAL: $866.21

 

[Nim Chimpsky]

Here are some Newegg combos: $913.99 before rebate, $655.98 before rebate, $499.50 before rebate.

For the last two you'll have to get a video card; I would recommend the 6950, but not the one the previous poster recommended. It had some problems in a Tom's review recently when they pushed it.

 

[Why_Me]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.730392 $148.98 - $15.00 Mail In Rebates FREE SHIPPING $10 off w/ promo code EMCKAHC36, ends 10/3
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M2A1600C9B

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271 $124.99
ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.723046 $304.98 FREE SHIPPING
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-Sleeve-RR-B10-212P-G1/dp/B002G1YPH0/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_c $27.06 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler, RR-B10-212P-G1

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.696141 $67.48
ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

http://www.amazon.com/MSI-PCI-Express-N560GTX-TWIN-FROZR/dp/B004JLNZXU/ref=pd_cp_e_1 $224.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
MSI GeForce GTX560 1 GB DDR5 2DVI/Mini HDMI PCI-Express Video Card N560GTX TI TWIN FROZR II OC

Total: $898.48 *not including shipping, rebates, and promo codes

http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=Z68%20Extreme3%20Gen3 <----- ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3

http://www.asrock.com/microsite/PCIe3/ <---- PCI-E 3.0


***Cheaper alternatives down below.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128502 $113.99 FREE SHIPPING
GIGABYTE GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341049 $99.99 - $74.99 after mail-in rebate card FREE SHIPPING 10% off with promo code OCZSEPSAVING, ends 9/30
OCZ ZS Series OCZ-ZS750W 750W ATX12V v2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Performance Power Supply

http://www.amazon.com/MSI-N560GTX-Frozr-II-OC/dp/B0050I1P38/ref=pd_cp_e_4 $179.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
MSI N560GTX Twin Frozr II/OC Video Card

http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Ballistix-Channel-240-Pin-BL2CP25664BA160A/dp/B004TPI42I/ref=sr_1_104?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1316980679&sr=1-104 $29.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Crucial Ballistix Sport 4 Dual Channel Kit DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM BL2CP25664BA160A


http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-560-amp-edition-gtx-560-directcu-ii-top,2944.html <----- gtx 560 vs gtx 560ti

 

[-ZincaTe-]

THanks but i dnt know which one to choose
i might choose Proximons reply

 

[Proximon]

Why_me gave you SLI capability but a lesser video card. It's a trade-off. If you are really likely to upgrade with a second card within 3 months or so, go with his build.

The build I supplied will be a better performer at stock speeds, but there is no crossfire or SLI capability. I also didn't include the CPU cooler.

 

[-ZincaTe-]

Why_me gave you SLI capability but a lesser video card. It's a trade-off. If you are really likely to upgrade with a second card within 3 months or so, go with his build.

The build I supplied will be a better performer at stock speeds, but there is no crossfire or SLI capability. I also didn't include the CPU cooler.

I probably wont be doing sli or crossfire then
will i need a cpu cooler for your build?

also should i change the 6950 for the 570?

 

[Proximon]

GTX 570 would put you over budget. There are some factory overclocked GTX 560ti cards that could be good...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130651


If you are going to overclock you will need a cooler. Why_me suggested a good one.

 

[-ZincaTe-]

GTX 570 would put you over budget. There are some factory overclocked GTX 560ti cards that could be good...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130651


If you are going to overclock you will need a cooler. Why_me suggested a good one.

Is the 6950 enough for my needs,
what is your build?

 

[Proximon]

Click more information under my avatar then click on my configuration.

I have a 5870 slightly overclocked, on water. It's similar in performance to the 6950.

I have no issues playing any game at 19x10. You may not always get max settings on every game... Metro2033 for instance, but most games will run maxxed out.

 

[-ZincaTe-]

A single 6950 2GB won't max BF3 on Ultra settings @ playable fps but you will be able to play it at a decent quality picture.

I am running dual 6950 twin frozr IIIs on the BF3 beta atm and barely hitting above 60fps outside.. and its only the beta lol.. then again I am also running on a Phenom II x4 965 BE 3.7ghz so that might be part to blame >_>

what do you mean when you say "decent"

 

[-ZincaTe-]

Click more information under my avatar then click on my configuration.

I have a 5870 slightly overclocked, on water. It's similar in performance to the 6950.

I have no issues playing any game at 19x10. You may not always get max settings on every game... Metro2033 for instance, but most games will run maxxed out.

I like your build
i probably wont be playing those kind of games mostly Skyrim Mw3 and BF3(at decent quality)
i dont play MMO games though
but if a friend recommends them i might get into them
so its always nice to have the equipment when your ready

 

[-ZincaTe-]

Also when building your pc what
what video/article (i prefer visuals)
did you guys watch/read when building your pc
Also can you link them

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edit: should i get the
ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
OR
ASUS P8P67 LE (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

 

[Proximon]

... I've been building PCs since 1994 :lol:

Do you mean a tutorial for building it?
Here
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/274745-31-step-step-guide-building

On the boards, you are saving $20 on the board I linked. The ASRock has nicer features, so if you want to spend the extra go for it.

 

[-ZincaTe-]

Listed recommended gpu for HIGH quality BF3 is 560ti/6950

Even with that listing, when playing the BETA which isn't the games full potential, I am only hitting right above 60fps with two 6950s in crossfire on max settings @ 1920x1080p

Once the game releases that number will drop more because of DX11 + full ultra features becoming active.

So decent for a single 6950 should be a few mid a few high a few ultra settings but in all honestly we won't truly known till the game is out.

OK thanks

 

[-ZincaTe-]

... I've been building PCs since 1994 :lol:

Do you mean a tutorial for building it?
Here
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/274745-31-step-step-guide-building

On the boards, you are saving $20 on the board I linked. The ASRock has nicer features, so if you want to spend the extra go for it.

1994!
thats a long time lol
i guess i ll go with the ASRock

 

[-ZincaTe-]

Okay heres what i got so far.......

case: Antec 300
Samsung Spinpoint f3 1TB\
gigabyte 6950 1TB
Seasonic x series 650 gold modular
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB)
ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Intel i5 2500k
Sony Optiarc 24X DVD Burner, Bulk Package Black SATA Model AD-7280S-0B - OEM
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM

Total: $964.47
are they all compatible with each other and is this a good build for my needs
edit: i added the cooler master hyper 212 so now its 991.46
do i even need windows 7 cant i get it some other way

 

[Why_Me]

Okay heres what i got so far.......

case: Antec 300
Samsung Spinpoint f3 1TB\
gigabyte 6950 1TB
Seasonic x series 650 gold modular
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB)
ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Intel i5 2500k
Sony Optiarc 24X DVD Burner, Bulk Package Black SATA Model AD-7280S-0B - OEM
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM

Total: $964.47
are they all compatible with each other and is this a good build for my needs
edit: i added the cooler master hyper 212 so now its 991.46
do i even need windows 7 cant i get it some other way

That's a great deal on that psu, but on your budget I think I would want to save the $25 and put it towards something else like a larger case.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020 $84.99 - $69.99 after mail-in rebate card FREE SHIPPING
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply

or use it in a combo and save more $

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.730385 $128.98 $15.00 Mail In Rebates FREE SHIPPING
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M2A1600C9B

 

[Proximon]

Yes, wonderful PSU but not in your budget. The TX650 V2 is built by the same company and quite good.