~1500 Build

[tom288]

With all of the good games coming out my current computer is at the end of its life. So, I'm thinking of doing a build, though I may just have Cyberpower build one. I haven't decided which way I'm gonna go yet, but seeing as how the actual build will most likely be the same either way I thought I'd post it here.

Case: CoolerMaster HAF-X
CPU: Intel 2500k
Cooler: CoolerMaster Hyper 212
MOBO: ASRock Z68 Extreme4
Memory: 8gb (2x4) Corsair
Hard-Drive: 60gb OCZ Agility for data/boot, 500gb HD from old computer for storage
GPU: EVGA Superclocked 570
PSU: Corsair TX850

Total: 1446 for Cyberpower, roughly same from Newegg.

Is on-board audio fine for music/games or do I need a separate audio card?

I plan on sticking with the single 570 for as long as I can, but might eventually move to an SLI setup.

Thoughts?

 

[r0aringdrag0n]

CyberPower = ripoff
Build your own computer, I guarantee you will be able to put better components inside. As for the GPU, I would recommend going straight to two GTX 560s in SLI since the two together is better than a GTX 580: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/441?vs=305

Also, for the audio, you can use the on-board audio, you should purchase a separate audio card only if you want better sound.

 

[hiimnickwhoareu]

What Roaring said, but I disagree with the SLI 560s. You're usually better off with a single card as you tend to run into problems with crossfire/sli. Just my opinion, feel free to ignore it.

 

[Emelth]

Couples places to save money if you, but if you add another GPU you will still be under the $1500 limit by a little.
Places to save are on the Case, CPU cooler change it to a Hyper 212+ ($20 saved), down grade the case if you want

Rosewill BLACKHAWK Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $100.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147107

Intel Core i5-2500K - $220.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681911507

ASRock Z68 Extreme4 - $175.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157250

Enermax ETS-T40 T.B.APOLLISH CPU Cooler - $44.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835214024

MSI N560GTX-Ti Twin Frozr II 2GD5/OC GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 2GB - $270.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127608

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB - $140.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

Crucial M4 64 GB SSD - $115.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148441

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 - $45.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified - $105.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021

Total: $1214.00 (not including MIRs/Shipping)