PC Build, compared to Sept 2011 build <1000 [links updates]

[drew4452862]

Here is the base plan. A very good build but prices change, new parts come out, and deals can be found. What would you change on it? Seen any other builds that are similar that I should look at, this is a work in process so link away and I will update this page as needed. I will be watching and updating this post, linking alot and hopefully helping someone out!

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/overclock-cpu-ssd,3027.html

I am looking at something like this

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=21808047

The CPU:

Core i5-2500, -2500K, -2400, -2320, -2310, -2300
2500k is currently on the list. 2400 might be a solid idea, both earning spots as the best gpu for the money 190 and 219

The Motherboard:

This is giving me the most trouble, the listed mobo
EVGA P67 SLI Micro 120-SB-E672-KR LGA 1155 Intel P67 is 150, glancing biostar has one for 109, and it is longer (liquid cooling in the future?) Any ideas on mobo reviews? I do need to look up what will happen is my board goes from 16x / 16x to 8x / 8x seen here to not be a problem (followed link to article)
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/291475-30-2500k-motherboard-6950

just like the cpu, how much speed is needed?

The GPU:

Always looking into benchmarks and their setups. The CrossfireX 6950 HD gpu's seem like the best option (overclocking considered)

http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2011-gaming-graphics-charts/Metro-2033-Enthusiast,2664.html

Any ideas what would be better? These seem like a solid option

The Ram:

Another needs to be researched, The listed ram is
Mushkin Enhanced Redline 4GB (2 x 2GB)
DDR3 1600 (2x4GB) can be found for 65$ instead of 100+

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-vengeance-crucial-ballistix-kingston-hyperX,2907-11.html

Kingston HyperX got a glowing review but seems to be sold out everywhere. Any ideas?

Thanks for reading

Boring Stuff

Spoiler

The HD will most likely be an OCZ SSD when the price is lower. For any storage I have a 1.5 TB desktop running that. Monitor is not in the budget yet mostly i would game on my TV. I have a keyboard and mouse somewhere around here... Also looking at pre built for comparison http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229262 doesn't come close

 

[Why_Me]

This build allows you to run two of those cards later on in SLI

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

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/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072 $219.99 FREE SHIPPING
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065 $25.99 FREE SHIPPING
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220570 $46.99 FREE SHIPPING
Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory with heatshield Model PSD38G1600KH

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289 $18.99 FREE SHIPPING
LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125401 $219.99 - $199.99 after mail-in rebate card
GIGABYTE GV-N560UD-1G GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=Z68%20Extreme3%20Gen3 <----- a better look at that board

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

 

[drew4452862]

The power supply would need to be bumped up, I mobo too.

I have seen that gpu but the ati 6950 is 209 after rebate and the GTX 560 Ti is 199
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2011-gaming-graphics-charts/Metro-2033-Enthusiast,2664.html

shows a drop in performance for the 10$ Though I do like the Geforce cards better as a brand. Anything I don't know about it? would be besides the benchmarks and a few posts

I was also under the impression pci 3 wasn't used by gpu yet.

Thanks for the feedback

 

[drew4452862]

Updated everything, the parts were looking good! Still trying to cut the cost but the changes seem to be good

 

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