I need suggestions, budget $1200

[javi_garcia98]

Approximate Purchase Date: Christmas

Budget Range: 1000-1200$

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, movies, browsing,

Parts Not Required: Monitor, speakers

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon

Country: Dominican Republic

Parts Preferences: Intel, Amd, Asus, Coolermaster, Thermaltake, Antec, NZXT,

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: I may use 2 gpu's in the future when in need of upgrades

Monitor Resolution: 1920i x 1080p

Additional Comments: I would like to be able to play games in their highest graphic settings, quiet, cool case





Cooler Master MegaFlow 200mm LED Case Fan (Blue)- 2 of those
$14.63
amazon.com


Cooler Master 140mm LED Case Fan (Blue) - one of these
$9.83
amazon.com


SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB
$150.00
newegg.com


Antec High Current Gamer Series 900W
$139.00
newegg.com


Intel Core i5-2500K
$219.00
newegg.com


ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68
$125.00
newegg.com


COOLER MASTER Hyper 212
$25.99
newegg.com


Samsung 12x BD-ROM/16x DVD Writer Drive
$66.99
amazon.com


Kingston Technology HyperX 8 GB (2x4 GB Modules)
$48.00
amazon.com


Sapphire DIRT 3 EDITION Radeon HD 6950 2 GB
$278.99
amazon.com


NZXT Crafted Series ATX Full Tower Steel Chassis - Phantom White
by Nzxt
$124.99
amazon.com

I would like to know if i can improve this build

 

[vx53c]

It actually looks perfect. BTW you might want to save some cash getting a 1gb 6950 (perhaps an OC version of gigabyte) that might even outperform the 2gb sapphire.

 

[javi_garcia98]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150530 what about this one

 

[vx53c]

that one is still 2gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125372
worlds fastest 1gb 6950 that even leaves a tad bit of more OC to go. Though it is LONG. 11 inches, check your case.

 

[zhongyan]

I've got 2 suggestions

900w is an overkill for 2 6950's, 750 watts should be plenty.

The ram you listed are 1.65 volts which could damage you're components. You'll need ram that are 1.5 volts.

 

[vx53c]

I've got 2 suggestions

900w is an overkill for 2 6950's, 750 watts should be plenty.

The ram you listed are 1.65 volts which could damage you're components. You'll need ram that are 1.5 volts.

The PSU thing is true, the ram thing, intel says that MAYBE it can damage but in their tests nothing happened. World wide people use it, without even knowing it, overclocking to stable 4.5gz, using it 24/7 and nothing happens. If the 1.5volts are available for the same price then go for it, if they are like 10$ more there is no need for it.

 

[Emelth]

Since you got other parts from newegg, get the RAM from there as well its a little cheaper than amazon

Go with the G.Skill or Crosair Vengence 8GB Dual channel kit ($40-$45)

Besides that everything looks good

 

[calguyhunk]

I would like to know if i can improve this build

Get a MUCH cheaper case and put the money in a better gfx card - the $350 EVGA SuperClocked GeForce GTX 570.

Also, you'll barely need a $90 750 Watt PSU - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 - will SLI your GPU as & when you decide to go that way. If SLI is not on your mind, then getting a ~550 Watt PSU should be good enough.