Help with new build, budget 2k

[jjay9225]

Hello,
I am working on a new build. I want this computer to able to run all current gen games on max settings 1080p once I get the 7000 series amd. My budget is $2000 which includes the future upgrade for the graphics card.

Estimate purchase date: this week.
This is what I have currently:

OS: not needed. I have windows 7 ultimate edition from school

SSD: Corsair force series GT CSSD 180GB SATA 3 :
$274.99 minus $40dollar rebate from newegg.

CPU + heatsink: Intel Core I7-2600k + cooler master Hyper 212 plus 120mm sleeve CPU COOLER :
$354.37 with tax from amazon.

PSU: Corsair AX 750W gold rated:
$130.43 from frys

CASE: Haf x:
$179.99 from newegg

RAM:
MOTHERBOARD:

Monitor: Dell ultrasharp 2312HM about $230

I already ordered the ssd since it was on sale for 1 day. I also ordered the CPU and PSU since it was cheaper than normal.

total so far: about $941 w/o monitor, $1171 with dell ultrasharp 2312HM
I need help with the ram, motherboard and case. I am going to use my old graphics card 8600gts until I can purchase a 7000 series in Q2 2012. Any help appreciated. Also the monitor I am planning to get is the dell ultrasharp U2312HM. I will primarily use the computer for gaming, programing and websurfing.

 

[jmart1025]

I just built a new build with the HAF X case and I love it, It was easy to install everything and it keeps my components cool...Two things to watch out for
First is that it is a very large case so if you have any size restrictions you might want to take a close look at that.
Second is that the case doesnt have any external 3.5 bays for card readers and such so you will have to find some kind of special dock for that if you were thinking about getting a card reader

As for the ram and motherboard I cant be much help sorry

 

[jjay9225]

Thanks for your response! Yea I was debating between a corsair 800D and the Haf X and decided to go with the Haf X since I won't be using Water cooling.

 

[cutebeans]

Why are you getting an i7-2600k. Get an i5-2500k, you don't need the i7-2600k. No difference in performance with what you do.

Get this 8gb ram RIGHT NOW $25 b4 it sells out.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311

Gigabyte z68 motherboard. Better get this right now too.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128506

 

[jjay9225]

Is there a big difference between a ddr3 1600 ram compared to a ddr3 1333?

 

[cutebeans]

Nope. How can ram bottleneck anything.

 

[jjay9225]

Okay, I am now considering the ram and motherboard that cutebeans suggested. What about my monitor? Is it good to get for my purposes? Or should I go for a TN panel

 

[jjay9225]

Ok here is what I just changed my order to

CPU: I5 2500k:
$229

Hyper 212 cooler:
$25 minus $10 dollar rebate newegg

SSD: Corsair force series GT CSSD 180GB SATA 3 :
$274.99 minus $40dollar rebate from newegg.

PSU: Corsair AX 750W gold rated:
$130.43 from frys

CASE: Haf x:
$179.99 from newegg

Gigabyte motherboard GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3P LGA 1155:
$155 from newegg minus $15 dollar rebate

8 gig sniper series ram g.skill ddr3 1866:
$45 from new egg

dvd drive:
$20

Total is $1060: After rebate: is about $995 dollars
I have about $1000 for a future monitor and graphics card. Thanks for all the help, feel free to comment on this setup.

 

[cutebeans]

That's pretty good. ^_^

 

[jjay9225]

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[jjay9225]

Ok I have a new inquiry, should I get this card
Sapphire radeon hd 6950 2gb for $215 dollars ( after 50 bux off with code on newegg) and flash it to a 6970
http://www.neweggbusiness.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-102-954&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2#scrollFullInfo

Or should I just wait for 7000 series