Zeauz

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So far this is my current build without a mobo because I have not really looked into that at all :x

I will be ordering off of amazon BTW

cpu:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004EBUXIA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

gpu:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SMUT70/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

psu:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EYV690/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

hdd:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CT56R6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

ram:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CRSM4I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

case:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZM7YTA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

dvd:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER


So i think this is a pretty good cost effective machine but im not sure what motherboard I should buy to support all this...

all these items together come out to 788$ and i want a mobo that would do well and would put this at no more than 910$


Edit: No plans for OC currently
 

badjad05

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So i think this is a pretty good cost effective machine but im not sure what motherboard I should buy to support all this...

all these items together come out to 788$ and i want a mobo that would do well and would put this at no more than 910$[/quotemsg]

You didn't mention if you are going to do crossfire or OC, im guessing no on the OC cause your using a 2400, but here is a pretty good MOBO http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157279
 

g-unit1111

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That looks good, these would be my suggestions:

1. Swap your GPU with a 7870 if you possibly can: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102983

In tests the 7870 handily beats the 570 and comes close to toppling the 580.

2. Get this instead for your PSU - the OCZ ModXtstreams are OK - this would be better: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020&Tpk=corsair%20tx650

3. Get low profile RAM - the Vengeance is an OK choice but the tall heat spreaders won't work if you plan to install an aftermarket cooler - try something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178333

4. This is the most cost effective motherboard on the market right now in terms of features: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271
 

Zeauz

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Do you think the upgrade to 7870 is really worth the 60$ ?

Also i realy dont plan on an aftermarket cooler because i am not oc'ing
the ram is cheaper so i might just get that

why that psu over the current one i have selected would i really need to have 650 and the one u suggested is not modular
 

g-unit1111

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Do you think the upgrade to 7870 is really worth the 60$ ?

Absolutely - check out the benchmarks - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-7870-review-benchmark,3148.html

Also i realy dont plan on an aftermarket cooler because i am not oc'ing
the ram is cheaper so i might just get that

In the off chance you do decide to upgrade your CPU and OC it - you will need low profile RAM.

why that psu over the current one i have selected would i really need to have 650 and the one u suggested is not modular

Do you necessarily have to have modular? I've personally never had good luck with modular PSUs whereas the wired PSUs I've used have all been completely flawless. If you're worried about cable clutter, the HAF 912 has great cable management and you can route your cables behind the motherboard tray for a much cleaner look, I should post a pic of my workstation build which has the 912 and a wired PSU.
 

g-unit1111

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The minimum power requirements for the 7870 are 500 according to Sapphire's website but probably get a 650 to be on the safe side: http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/?cid=1&gid=3&sgid=1160&pid=1473&psn=000101#
 
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