Sub $550 intel build

[micellis]

This will be my first intel build. My current pc is running a Phenom 9950 BE and 4gb of ddr2. I'm giving this to my dad and am building a new intel machine for myself, what do you guys think? Budget $550-600

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147107

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130583

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

HSF (Overclocking is a definite must http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065


Total Price : $511.95

I like the motherboard because it allows for x16/x8 Sli at a decent price. It's not a z68 but I don't think I need ssd caching or iGPU. When I get an SSD it will be large enough for most of my used apps and games. I also might get another $100 to add into this so if you guys can find improvements to throw in at that price range it would be much appreciated

 

[nutmanmatt]

This will be my first intel build. My current pc is running a Phenom 9950 BE and 4gb of ddr2. I'm giving this to my dad and am building a new intel machine for myself, what do you guys think? Budget $550-600

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147107

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130583

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

HSF (Overclocking is a definite must http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065


Total Price : $511.95

I like the motherboard because it allows for x16/x8 Sli at a decent price. It's not a z68 but I don't think I need ssd caching or iGPU. When I get an SSD it will be large enough for most of my used apps and games. I also might get another $100 to add into this so if you guys can find improvements to throw in at that price range it would be much appreciated

Where is your HD, Powersupply and video card? Do you not need them or did you forget them?

 

[micellis]

I already have those. Antec Neo 650w and radeon hd5770. Got a bunch of spare hdds around

 

[nutmanmatt]

Ahhhh ok besides a ssd and better grachics card thats a pretty solid build only thing i would do is spend just a bit more on a motherboard like this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271

It has 2 x16 pci slots insted of a x16 and a x8 so it will do better with crossfire/sli.

 

[k1114]

The extreme3 is not 16/16, every mobo will go to 8/8 in sli unless it has nf200 chip. And unless he has 3 monitors or a huge res, and top end gpus, it won't make a difference. But it will probably be better at oc as it has better vrm and is overall better quality and more features.

If you get more money in the budget you want to put that into a better gpu.

 

[nutmanmatt]

Hmmmm i swear it said 2x 3.00 x16 slots........But ya i suppose your right although he wont get much of a upgrade over the 5770 with $100 bucks to spare.

 

[k1114]

*Saving it for a better gpu upgrade later. Or even an ssd now.