Gaming computer 1500$

[Striom]

Approximate Purchase Date: This weekend

Budget Range: (e.g.: 600-800) 1500-1700

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming

Parts Not Required: keyboard mouse headphones/speakers case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146058 and PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371026

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Country: Usa

Parts Preferences: Intel

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: Yes plan to dual monitor in the future

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments:

 

[angaddev]

rough build

2500k
Asus P8Z68 Deluxe
Sapphire 7950
Corsair TX750 PSU
64GB Crucial m4
1TB WD cav.
8GB 1600 RAM

 

[Striom]

I already have a psu with the same watts.

 

[Striom]

i was wonder if i could get another suggested build, i already have a monitor that's 1440 x 900 resolution but i would like to get one a new since this one is failing me. If you could include it in this build it will be fine but if you think it be better to buy a monitor another time. it would be fine with me. I dont really want a ssd at the moment.

 

[Nim Chimpsky]

i was wonder if i could get another suggested build, i already have a monitor that's 1440 x 900 resolution but i would like to get one a new since this one is failing me. If you could include it in this build it will be fine but if you think it be better to buy a monitor another time. it would be fine with me. I dont really want a ssd at the moment.

1920x1080 monitor: $129.99 or $129.99

ASRock P67 Extreme4 Gen3: $149.99

Intel Core i5-2550K: $229.99

Noctua NH-D14: $85.99

G.SKILL Ares 8GB 1600MHz: $44.99

1.5TB hard drive: $99.99

Video card: Wait and see for Kepler.

Total without video card: $741

 

[Striom]

is the kepler worth waiting for? will it also be worth 800$?

 

[boiler1990]

The GTX 680 just released today and only runs $500. Might be able to snag one today.

 

[Striom]

but thats still lower then my budget

 

[boiler1990]

...that's a good thing...?

 

[Striom]

yes its a good thing but the video card angaddev suggested seems cheaper but better stats. Also their seems to be alot of GTX 680 but with different manufacturer. Does it matter which i one i get?

 

[angaddev]

The 7950 that I suggested is more than enough, and it's slightly less than the 680, so you can invest in other areas

 

[angaddev]

All 680's currently at $499, 7950s on $450.

 

[genghiskron]

dont be a fool, grab the EVGA gtx 680. you have plenty of room in your budget and its WELL worth the extra $50. there are ones in stock on newegg right now, and theyll be out of stock soon.

 

[boiler1990]

Yes, but the 680 beats out the 7970 in almost all benchmarks. There's no reason to save $50 getting the 7950 for a much worse card.

680 review here:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-680-review-benchmark,3161.html


There are just as many AMD GPU manufacturers as there are NVidia GPU manufacturers. Aside from raw specs (like stock OCs) look at the bigger picture -

EVGA has one of the best reliability histories with Nvidia GPUs and easily the best lifetime warranty terms, but if you're a frequent upgrader the warranty is not transferable. Also you have a choice of cooler designs, where companies like MSI excel. Asus makes great products, but customer service is a pain with them.