Hi! I am looking to build a new rig with the potential to run new and upcoming games on High/Ultra/Max settings with solid FPS rates (BF3, Skyrim, SWToR, Diablo 3, GW2, etc.), 3D modeling (Solidworks, Pro-E, AutoCAD, etc.) and Graphic Design (Adobe Suite)
Approximate Purchase Date: 1 week~
Budget Range: $900-$1000 before rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, 3D modeling, Graphic Design
Parts Not Required: Peripherals, OS
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.com or other reputable site
Country of Origin: United States
Parts Preferences: Whatever provides the best price to performance ratio
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Quiet is a major plus. May add an SSD and Blu-ray drive later. May upgrade to 16GB RAM.
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Case
NZXT GAMMA Classic
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146061
$36
CPU
Intel Core i5-2500K
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
$215
CPU Cooler
Corsair CAFA70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181011
$43 (-$15 MIR)
Mobo
ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271
$125
RAM
G.SKILL Sniper 8GB (DDR3 1600)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231416
$47
PSU
OCZ ZS Series 750W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341049
$100 (-$25 MIR)
HDD
Samsung Spinpoint F3R 1TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152238
$100
ODD
Samsung CD/DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151243
$20
GPU
XFX Radeon HD 6950 2GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150549
$280 (-$30 MIR)
Total: $966 (before Tax + Shipping - Rebates)
$896 (before Tax + Shipping, after Rebates)
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With this parts list I should have a decent amount of room to overclock. Is there anything that I should change?
Thank you for your input in advance.
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Edit: Updated parts list.
Approximate Purchase Date: 1 week~
Budget Range: $900-$1000 before rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, 3D modeling, Graphic Design
Parts Not Required: Peripherals, OS
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.com or other reputable site
Country of Origin: United States
Parts Preferences: Whatever provides the best price to performance ratio
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Quiet is a major plus. May add an SSD and Blu-ray drive later. May upgrade to 16GB RAM.
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Case
NZXT GAMMA Classic
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146061
$36
CPU
Intel Core i5-2500K
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
$215
CPU Cooler
Corsair CAFA70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181011
$43 (-$15 MIR)
Mobo
ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271
$125
RAM
G.SKILL Sniper 8GB (DDR3 1600)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231416
$47
PSU
OCZ ZS Series 750W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341049
$100 (-$25 MIR)
HDD
Samsung Spinpoint F3R 1TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152238
$100
ODD
Samsung CD/DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151243
$20
GPU
XFX Radeon HD 6950 2GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150549
$280 (-$30 MIR)
Total: $966 (before Tax + Shipping - Rebates)
$896 (before Tax + Shipping, after Rebates)
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With this parts list I should have a decent amount of room to overclock. Is there anything that I should change?
Thank you for your input in advance.
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Edit: Updated parts list.