Hi, I'm building my first Gaming PC and I'm trying to make it as powerful future-proof as possible for as cheap as possible. I know its a pretty tall order for a first timer but thanks in advance!!!
[current specs and price]
GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTX 570 *SLI ~$680 for both
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...code=33-2248947&DEPA=0&refer=channel&CMP=OTC-
CPU: Intel i5-2500k 3.3ghz ~$225
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-BOX80623I52500K-Core-i5-2500K-Processor/dp/B004EBUXHQ
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-Z68MX-UD2H-B3 ~$150
http://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-GA-Z...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1325728758&sr=1-1
Power supply: Corsair Enthusiast Series 850-Watt~$135
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Enthu...ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1325730058&sr=1-2
Fan: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus ~$25
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-Sleeve-RR-B10-212P-G1/dp/B002G1YPH0
RAM: G. SKILL Ripjaw series~$80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231309
HD: Western Digital 1.5 TB Caviar Green ~$118
http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digit..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0C4DHBGEJ7HWPFYJF21K
CD: not really important ~$20
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 midtower ATX
http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digit..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0C4DHBGEJ7HWPFYJF21K
Again Thanks!
PS: Feel free to offer alternatives
[current specs and price]
GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTX 570 *SLI ~$680 for both
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...code=33-2248947&DEPA=0&refer=channel&CMP=OTC-
CPU: Intel i5-2500k 3.3ghz ~$225
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-BOX80623I52500K-Core-i5-2500K-Processor/dp/B004EBUXHQ
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-Z68MX-UD2H-B3 ~$150
http://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-GA-Z...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1325728758&sr=1-1
Power supply: Corsair Enthusiast Series 850-Watt~$135
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Enthu...ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1325730058&sr=1-2
Fan: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus ~$25
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-Sleeve-RR-B10-212P-G1/dp/B002G1YPH0
RAM: G. SKILL Ripjaw series~$80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231309
HD: Western Digital 1.5 TB Caviar Green ~$118
http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digit..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0C4DHBGEJ7HWPFYJF21K
CD: not really important ~$20
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 midtower ATX
http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digit..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0C4DHBGEJ7HWPFYJF21K
Again Thanks!
PS: Feel free to offer alternatives