$1000 build help

[Yorugairo]

Build: http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=12278594

Purchase Date: This week.

Hey guys this is my first build and post, I'm a bit of a lurker. I've looked around a lot and put together what I could, but I'm obviously not an expert. I'd like to drop this build to around $1,000 while keeping the graphics card and processor, anything else is up for change I just gave it my best shot. If another hundred or so makes it that much better thats fine.

Ram could probably drop to 8, I'll be using the system for GW2, IDK if i'm overestimating/underestimating it, but I'm hoping to be able to run it on ultra across the board. a little bit of video editing, nothing special and some music. I intend one of the SSD's to be used for the OS-- Windows 7 pro 64 bit, chrome, java etc and the other essentials. Other SSD simply for GW2 and maybe a couple gigs of music (I know it's wasted space, but I really don't presume to be doing anything else with the computer, and I'll have more money to continue adding at a later date). documents, pics and what not will be handled on the laptop, so I assumed the 2 SSD's alone would be fine.

I really appreciate the help ahead of time.

TL;DR?

Build around $1,000 would be appreciated to play GW2 on max or as close to it as possible.

 

[jerreddredd]

I tweeked your list a little and brought it down to $1125. this still keeps the ability to xfire as an upgrade. I could trim more out, but the Xfire option would be the first to go.

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=16786211

changes:
replaced the 2 x 64 Gb SSD with a solid 128gb one. having is too expensive and doesn't make sense for your described usage.
replaced the open box MB with a new less expensive one
replaced the case with a nice less expensive case that some good features and is still consider a silent case
replaced the tall heatsinked 16gb memory with normal height 8gb memory. you don't need 16gb in actuality 4gb is plenty for your described usage.


suggestions:
the regular 2500k is $10 less and has IGP if you are OC'ing any way save yourself $10 if you not OC'ing you can loose the hyper 212 the stock intel cooler is fine -saves $30
if you are not going to xfire go with a less expensive less powerful PSU like a corsair builder series 500 or 600 w PSU (save +$50)

the 6870 is a tried and true GPU, but it is getting aged and you might want to consider a new GPU such as the HD 7850 for $50 more it would be huge performance jump.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102986

 

[adgjlsfhk]

jerreddredd, your build is very good. I like the case and mobo that you chose. One other even less expensive motherboard option is the GA-Z68AP D3.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128538
If you can wait a week, get the I5-3750k. It will run cooler, use less power, and perform better (especially with AMD graphics cards that use pcie 3.0) If you get the I5-3750k, get the 7850. Otherwise get the 6870. Also, the 8 gigs of ram is a good downgrade.

 

[andY biersack]

dont wait for ivy bridge im pretty sure its not coming next week also you should drop the 2500 k and the cpu cooler and just get the good old i5 2400
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115074
you will have more room for other imortant products like the 7850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102986



andif youre going with the i 5 2400 and 7850 you wont need a 750 watt psu
so if you dont care about modular get this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044
semi modular
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139012
fully modular
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151088
yah also get the 8 gigs of ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233192
you dont need a fancy heat spreaders this is good enough

 

[adgjlsfhk]

I have heard two different release dates of Ivy. April 23 and April 29. However, as of today I see only April 23 release dates.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-57412840-64/first-intel-ivy-bridge-launch-expected-on-april-23/

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2402974,00.asp

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/04/12/rumor_intel_moving_up_ivy_bridge_announcement_to_april_23.html

 

[adgjlsfhk]

Ivy bridge should considerably boost graphics because it has PCIe 3.0. It also will use less power.

 

[Why_Me]

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Tower-Case-RC-912-KKN1/dp/B003ZM7YTA/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1334507553&sr=1-1 $49.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid Tower ATX Case (RC-912-KKN1)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341049 $89.99 - $69.99 after mail-in rebate card FREE SHIPPING
OCZ ZS Series 750W 80PLUS Bronze High Performance Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandy Bridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271 $121.99
ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-BX80623I52500K-Core-i5-2500K-Processor/dp/B004EBUXHQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1334507873&sr=1-1 $218.98 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Intel Core i5-2500K Processor

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-Sleeve-RR-B10-212P-G1/dp/B002G1YPH0/ref=pd_sim_pc_3 $26.65 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler, RR-B10-212P-G1

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231546 $44.99 FREE SHIPPING
G.SKILL Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C9D-8GAB

http://www.amazon.com/Asus-24xDVD%C2%B1RW-Serial-Internal-DRW-24B1ST/dp/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_b $22.48 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25
Asus 24xDVD±RW Serial ATA Internal OEM Drive DRW-24B1ST (Black)

http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST1000DM003/dp/B005T3GRNW/ref=sr_1_9?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1333216718&sr=1-9 $99.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Seagate Barracuda 7200 1 TB 7200RPM SATA 6 Gb/s NCQ 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive ST1000DM003

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102986 $249.99
SAPPHIRE 11200-00-20G Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

This monitor down below is LED Back Lit...makes for a nice bright picture.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00413PHEQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A34FFV8YYDM571 $149.99 + $10.49 shipping
Asus ML228H 21.5" 1920X1080 2ms Full HD LED BackLight LED Monitor Slim Design 250 cd/m2 10,000,000 :1 (ASCR)

Total: $1,075.04 *not including shipping

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premium-64bit-System-Builder/dp/B004Q0PT3I/ref=br_lf_m_1000219721_1_1_ttl?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=software&pf_rd_p=1292309362&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000219721&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=14NBC1Z98645HA1HEPKV $99.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (Full) System Builder DVD 1 Pack


SSD's keep going down in price on a weekly basis. Wait until you have some more $$$ saved up and then pick one up later on.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226236 $124.99 FREE SHIPPING
Mushkin Enhanced Chronos MKNSSDCR120GB 2.5" 120GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD

 

[Yorugairo]

Hey guys thanks for the replies, Jerred I went with your build, I'm not too worried about waiting for Ivy atm, I think this'll do fine. I'm keeping the 750 because I do intend to xfire in the future. grabbed the 7850, and the 2500k, I'll be overclocking, but only minorly. Thanks for the help guys, I appreciate it a lot. Comes to $1164.90+ shipping.

 

[Yorugairo]

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