Final Review For Gaming Rig

[zdoggy10]

I'm going Intel and i have a budget of $900 before shipping and tax. I need to bring the cost down about $20 if possible.

Here is Newegg link.
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=20782726

If there is another site that is better than Newegg and is in the US I'm willing to check it out.

I don't need a keyboard/mouse, sound card, OS, and speakers.

All opinions are welcome

 

[nekulturny]

If this is a gaming machine, you probably should go with a stronger video card.

I would suggest this if you can afford it.
7850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161405

You won't need the SATA cable, the motherboard comes with them.

Cheaper power supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093

Give up on overclocking if this is a gaming system, you really want a stronger video card.
CPU and Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115074
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157303

I don't know if that helps you or not. But, for what its worth.

 

[zdoggy10]

I plan on upgrading my Graphics card in a few months. I'm buying in 2 weeks. I am not overclocking

 

[nekulturny]

Okay, if you're not overclocking, you don't need a CPU with a "K" on the end. You can use the 2400 or the i5-3450 would both be decent choices.

The 7770 isn't a terrible card, if you want to upgrade it later on, go ahead, it will hold you over pretty well in the meantime.

 

[jerreddredd]

I like the build (except the weak GPU which you have already explained)

two suggestions:

monitor - ASUS has the best warranty going (dead or stuck pixels suck).
this is an outstanding monitor with 5 eggs and 1500+ reviews 23" and free shipping too: (Saves $15)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236049
or this 21.5" LED that saves even more$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236100

both are outstanding gaming monitors.

the CPU and MB are currently in a combo deal (saves you $13)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.985562