1500$ gaming rig

[Diaxis]

I have around 1400-1500$ to spend, and I would like to know the basic parts to what I should get. I prefer Intel, and Nvidia. I dont need a monitor, mouse or keyboard, I only need the computer it self. This rig will be used for video editing and extreme gaming. I also plan on Overclocking the CPU. I was thinking i7-2600k and Gtx 580 as a base of the build? Not sure, looking forward to your input on the subject.

Thanks.

EDIT:

Approximate Purchase Date: The week before Christmas

Budget Range: $1400-1500

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Video editing, school work.

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: www.newegg.com

Country: USA (Kansas)

Parts Preferences: Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU

Overclocking: Yes / Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe, not sure if I need this @ my screens resolution.

Monitor Resolution:1920x1080

Additional Comments: -

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Look at the systems section for some ideas, there's about 8 or 9 $1500 build posts each weekend.

$1519

Case - $ 115 - Antec 902 V3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129097
PSU - $ 90 - XFX Core Edition 850 PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139022
MoBo - $ 190 - ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131792
CPU - $ 225 - Intel Core i5-2500K http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
Cooler - $ 50 - Scythe Mugen 3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
RAM - $ 50 - (2 x 4GB) Corsair CAS 9 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233196
GFX - $ 225 - Asus GTX 560 Ti 900 Mhz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121425
GFX - $ 225 - Same
HD - $ 160 - Spinpoint F3 1TB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
SSD - $ 170 - OCZ Vertex 3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227706
DVD Writer - $ 19 - Asus 24X http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204


-The twin 560's top the 580 by 40%.
-It won't help gaming but HT will help the video editing so add $100 for the 2600k if ya gonna do enough to make the investment worth it.

 

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