$1000-$1800 gaming build

[mark12000]

Approximate Purchase Date: approx 3 months

Budget Range: 1000-1800

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, then rendering game play.

Parts Not Required: mouse, mouse pad, screen, keyboard, headset,

Preferred Website for Parts: http://www.pccasegear.com (AUSTRALIAN SITE)

Country: Australia

Parts Preferences: graphics card whatever is best for the price, intel processor.

Overclocking: Yes

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I have ran into problems with money so now i will be doing a mid-high build instead of MAX so whatever is best for this build will be appreciated.

 

[mark12000]

is this any good?

NZXT Phantom USB 3.0 Case White $169:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=15090


ASUS Radeon HD7970 DirectCU II TOP 3GB $599:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=19553


TP-Link TL-WDN4800 450Mbps Wireless N PCIe Adaptor $55:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=19489


CoolerMaster Hyper 612 PWM CPU Cooler $59:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=18376


G.Skill Ares F3-2133C9D-8GAB 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 $85:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=19627


Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit with SP1 OEM $95:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=17003


Kaspersky Anti Virus 2012 1 User/1 Year OEM $15:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=18512


LG CH12LS28 12X BD-R Blu-ray DVD Combo Drive $55:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=18220


ASRock Z77 Extreme4 Motherboard $165:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=19867


Intel Core i5 2500K $225:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=16531


Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB WD1002FAEX $135:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=13660


Silverstone Strider 850W Gold Evolution ST85F-G-E $189:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=20120


Total Cost: $1,846.00


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ok so i have done a little looking around and this is what ive got. Is this a good build for a mid-high end build? Is there any better things for lower price or same price?

 

[hellfire24]

good to see you back
most of the things are good but just one suggestion-
-2133 is absolute waste.it voids your cpu warranty and has no real benefit.go with 1600mhz 1.5v kit.

 

[mark12000]

good to see you back
most of the things are good but just one suggestion-
-2133 is absolute waste.it voids your cpu warranty and has no real benefit.go with 1600mhz 1.5v kit.

So everything is good just get the 1600mhz?
Or should I get this one?
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=19629

 

[hellfire24]

yes 1600mhz is what you need.this is a 1600mhz kit-
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=186_538_913&products_id=19632

 

[mark12000]

yes 1600mhz is what you need.this is a 1600mhz kit-
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=186_538_913&products_id=19632

Ok thanks but I think I will get 16gb but should I get 2x8gb sticks or 4x4gb sticks?

 

[SSri]

If you are only gaming, you do not need more than 8GB. I do not know if rendering game play would need more RAM. I would choose 4 x 4 GB costing $41, while a couple of 8GB sticks would cost you additional $60.

 

[hellfire24]

I would choose 4 x 4 GB costing $41.

where can i find 16gb ddr3 for $41?

 

[SSri]

where can i find 16gb ddr3 for $41?

oops...wrong figures....

 

[mark12000]

Best answer selected by mark12000.