Okay i modified my previous build and here is the new one:
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black 3.7GHz Quad-Core
$159.99
CPU Cooler
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing
$29.44
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth 990FX ATX AM3+
$182.98
Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866
$59.99
Video Card
Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 1GB
$159.99
Case
Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower
$27.99
Power Supply
OCZ 600W ATX12V / EPS12V
$41.99
Optical Drive
Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer
$20.99
my questions are wht kind of performance will i get out of this build and what games will i be able to play on it? and lastly should i spring for the i5 2500k? if needed i can change the mother board for socket compatibility but if the performance difference isnt going to be noticably large for the extra $40 i wont change.
Thanks in advance!
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black 3.7GHz Quad-Core
$159.99
CPU Cooler
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing
$29.44
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth 990FX ATX AM3+
$182.98
Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866
$59.99
Video Card
Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 1GB
$159.99
Case
Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower
$27.99
Power Supply
OCZ 600W ATX12V / EPS12V
$41.99
Optical Drive
Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer
$20.99
my questions are wht kind of performance will i get out of this build and what games will i be able to play on it? and lastly should i spring for the i5 2500k? if needed i can change the mother board for socket compatibility but if the performance difference isnt going to be noticably large for the extra $40 i wont change.
Thanks in advance!