Gaming PC ~$2000

[wuginator]

I'm looking to build a computer that will be able to play the majority of games at max settings. I understand certain options would be out of the question without an SLI setup. I don't plan on upgrading, overclocking, or tweaking anything in the next few years. I'm currently using a 6.5 year old desktop and a 4.5 year old laptop that were both mid range when purchased.

I would like to pick up two monitors and have them side by side so I can play my MMO on one and browse stuff online with the other. These are included in the $2000 budget and I figure around $400 for both. Thanks for the help.


Approximate Purchase Date: Before the end of the month. I would love to be settled as fast as possible.

Budget Range: ~$2000. Obviously it can be less and if we go over a bit that's fine too.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming and surfing the internet (using two monitors)

Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers. I do need an OS but I'm excluding that from the overall price of the PC however I would like to know the best place to buy Windows 7

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, amazon.com I live close to a Microcenter too.

Country: USA

Parts Preferences: I prefer Intel and nvidia.

Overclocking: Maybe but unlikely

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: This computer will ultimately be traveling with me overseas so I'd like to make sure the case is sturdy. I'd like to see an SSD in the computer.
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Include a list of any parts you have already selected with descriptively labeled links for parts.

EVGA GTX 570
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-130-593

CPU - i5 2500k or i5 2400
http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?add_Ntt=i5&N=4294966995

G.Skill ripjaw 8GB 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

SSD - I don't know much about SSD's. I highly favor reliability if at all possible.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167042

Heatsink - Do I even need this? I really don't plan on overclocking anytime soon if ever.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

Monitor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236049

 

[tlmck]

Without over clock, you do not need the K version CPU. Save a few dollars and get the standard 2500 or even the 2400 which is only 10% slower. No ever clock, no extra heat sink needed. Microcenter has best price.

Get a 7970 card. Best future proofing and fastest right now. Also handles two monitors. I would refer to the AMD web site on Eyefinity for more info on dual setups. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=100006662&isNodeId=1&Description=7970&x=0&y=0

PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207014

Motherboard - One of these - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&Subcategory=280&Description=z68&Type=&N=100007627&IsNodeId=1&srchInDesc=&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=&OEMMark=N&Manufactory=1315&Manufactory=1314&PropertyCodeValue=717%3A140053&PropertyCodeValue=20267%3A164178&PropertyCodeValue=20267%3A164177

SSD - 120gb or 240gb depending on your overall storage needs. The 240gb are also faster. SATA III 6gb/s from Corsair, Crucial, OCZ. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&Subcategory=280&Description=z68&Type=&N=100007627&IsNodeId=1&srchInDesc=&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=&OEMMark=N&Manufactory=1315&Manufactory=1314&PropertyCodeValue=717%3A140053&PropertyCodeValue=20267%3A164178&PropertyCodeValue=20267%3A164177

case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042

Windows 7 64 bit oem is $99 at most places and Microcenter will price match.

edit: avoid Power Color vid card. usually problematic. Sapphire is best for AMD.