I'm trying to decide between the I3 2100 and the I5 2500k. I really plan on using the computer only for diablo and surfing the web. Is it worth it to get the I5 2500k when diablo isn't very demanding? Please let me know if my build is good and I welcome all critiques. Thanks
Approximate Purchase Date: this week
Budget Range: 600-800
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, surfing the internet
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers,
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, ncix.com, amazon, capable of driving to micro center
Country: United States
Parts Preferences: intel cpu
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, Acer P236H BD 23
PSU- Rosewill Green Series RG630-S12 630W Continuous @40°C,80 PLUS Certified ($51)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182200
CPU- I3 2100
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0359809 ($90)
or
I5 2500k
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589 ($170)
MB- Need help with this there are so many to choose from, maybe
GIGABYTE GA-Z68AP ($110, $90 after MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128538&Tpk=GIGABYTE%20GA-Z68AP-D3%28R2.0%29%20LGA%201155%20Intel%20Z68
or
BIOSTAR TZ77B ($100)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138352&nm_mc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&cm_mmc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r-_-Motherboards+-+Intel-_-Biostar-_-13138352
RAM- 8GB DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) CL11 UDIMM Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit 2 x 4 ($48)
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0380720
GPU- MSI N560GTX ( $140 after MIR and promo code)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127592
HD- HD502HJ/ST500DM005 500GB 7200 RPM ($70 after promo code)
Case- Rosewill FUTURE Gaming ($45 after promo)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147108&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL051112&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL051112-_-EMC-051112-Latest-_-ComputerCases-_-11147108-L06B
Drive- LITE-ON DVD Burner ($18)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL051112&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL051112-_-EMC-051112-Latest-_-CDDVDBurners-_-27106289-L0D
OS- Windows 7 ($100)
Also need a wireless adapter that is compatible with mac airport.
Is everything compatible?
Approximate Purchase Date: this week
Budget Range: 600-800
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, surfing the internet
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers,
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, ncix.com, amazon, capable of driving to micro center
Country: United States
Parts Preferences: intel cpu
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, Acer P236H BD 23
PSU- Rosewill Green Series RG630-S12 630W Continuous @40°C,80 PLUS Certified ($51)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182200
CPU- I3 2100
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0359809 ($90)
or
I5 2500k
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589 ($170)
MB- Need help with this there are so many to choose from, maybe
GIGABYTE GA-Z68AP ($110, $90 after MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128538&Tpk=GIGABYTE%20GA-Z68AP-D3%28R2.0%29%20LGA%201155%20Intel%20Z68
or
BIOSTAR TZ77B ($100)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138352&nm_mc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&cm_mmc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r-_-Motherboards+-+Intel-_-Biostar-_-13138352
RAM- 8GB DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) CL11 UDIMM Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit 2 x 4 ($48)
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0380720
GPU- MSI N560GTX ( $140 after MIR and promo code)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127592
HD- HD502HJ/ST500DM005 500GB 7200 RPM ($70 after promo code)
Case- Rosewill FUTURE Gaming ($45 after promo)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147108&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL051112&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL051112-_-EMC-051112-Latest-_-ComputerCases-_-11147108-L06B
Drive- LITE-ON DVD Burner ($18)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL051112&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL051112-_-EMC-051112-Latest-_-CDDVDBurners-_-27106289-L0D
OS- Windows 7 ($100)
Also need a wireless adapter that is compatible with mac airport.
Is everything compatible?