Budget Gaming Build?

[rocknrollz]

Building a budget gaming rig, picked out the parts I want but would like to get some opinions on them.

Thermaltake V4 Gaming Case (Already Purchased)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133179&Tpk=V4%20Case

ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271

Intel Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115078

CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144

Antec NEO ECO 620C 620W Continuous Power
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371031

Windows 7 OS (OEM)

Already own the Hard Drive, Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse.

Any ideas to improve? Do I need 620W of power, or can I get lower wattage? AND At the moment, I have not listed a Graphics card. I will be using the i3's for a month until I get the cash needed to afford one.

 

[rocknrollz]

Other Thoughts: ATM my budget isn't enough for the i5 2500k. So maybe in the future I will get the 2500k or an ivy bridge (As long as Ivy-bridge uses 1155)

 

[striker410]

Sounds good!
First, I need more information. Can you fill out the forum here?
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

Looks alright, although I don't see a GPU. I'd also wait to get the CPU you want, instead of throwing $125 down the drain.

 

[rocknrollz]

Approximate Purchase Date: 1 to 2 weeks

Budget Range: $500ish

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, 3D Application, Programming, School, Web browsing

Parts Not Required: Hard Drive, Mouse, Keyboard, GPU

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.com

Country: U.S.

Parts Preferences: Intel

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution:1366.768 (Upgrading in near future to 1080p)

Additional Comments: I intend to upgrade to a 2500k, maybe Ivy-bridge.

 

[rocknrollz]

Sounds good!
First, I need more information. Can you fill out the forum here?
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

Looks alright, although I don't see a GPU. I'd also wait to get the CPU you want, instead of throwing $125 down the drain.

Hmm, interesting. At my resolution though, how much of a difference would I see? Will the i3 not preform very well?

 

[striker410]

It's not that, the i3-2100 is an excellent gaming CPU at any res. I just meant if you are going to upgrade in a month, why not hold off until then?

 

[ltdan]

If you do go ahead and build it now, go for the 2120. $3 for a 200MHz boost.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115077

 

[rocknrollz]

I see your point. It was just that I wasn't 100 percent sure on the 2500k. Cus I don't know what ivy-bridge has to offer. I my wait for Haswell, but unless Ivy gives some good performance I may go for that.

 

[rocknrollz]

If you do go ahead and build it now, go for the 2120. $3 for a 200MHz boost.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115077

How did I miss this? Thanks!