New build checking all parts

[brien18]

about to buy a new pc and making sure everything is in order

rosewill black challenger case
western digital 500gb 7200rpm hdd
geforce gtx 550 ti gpu
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650M psu
gskill ripjaws 8gb (2x4) ram
ASUS P8H77-V LE LGA 1155 Intel H77 mobo
intel i5 3570k ivybridge cpu
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 cpu fan
total- $805 before rebates

 

[moornix]

If you're going to get a 3570k to OC then get a z77 mobo. If you don't want to OC, then save the money and get a 3550. I think they've also begun offering the 3570 (no k) now. If not OCing then use the money you save to get a better GPU like 6870 or if possible a 560 ti.

Consider the G-skill Ripjaws X. Same price and RAM specs, newer look.

 

[brien18]

found a mobo that with a promo code was cheaper and is a z77
ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Intel Z77
and your link says the ram is 240 bucks, even if thats wrong i dont care about looks, its not like im using my computer to look at the ram
also is a 6870 really that much better then a 550ti? i know a 560ti has a bit more umph but im not looking to play hardcore games in ultra/high settings


edit:
found a 6870 for only 180 comes with a free 50$ game
HIS IceQ X Radeon HD 6870 1GB

 

[moornix]

We must be looking at different RAM.
Gskill Ripjaws X 8 GB 1600 mHz $46
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

If you're ordering today, Newegg's 1 pm shell shocker of Gskill Ares RAM may be worth it. It will have a lower latency timing, so if it's $46 or lower, you should consider it.

The mobo is a good choice.

The 6870 is equivalent to a GTX560. Either is fine for gaming. If your restricted by budget, then I suggest going with a 7770.

These deals may help with shopping:
Gigabyte GTX560 OC'ed $140 after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?nm_mc=AFC-TechBargains&cm_mmc=AFC-TechBargains-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA&Item=N82E16814125390

Gigabyte 7770 $90 after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?nm_mc=AFC-TechBargains&cm_mmc=AFC-TechBargains-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA&Item=N82E16814125415

Sapphire 6850 $120 after MIR (not as good as 6870 but better than 550Ti)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?nm_mc=AFC-TechBargains&cm_mmc=AFC-TechBargains-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA&Item=N82E16814102908

Tiger Direct is also have a sale on the i5-3570k
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2373004&SRCCODE=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc_o=-ddCjC1bELltzywCjC-d2CjCdwwp&AffiliateID=Es5Ekr9eEBk-um0Mf1x3ymV2I3.VU4k2jQ

Edit: Don't be fooled by the game. It really isn't worth basing your purchase on it. The game is actually a gift because the original creator somehow leaked millions of game key's on the net, so they really lose nothing by giving it away. Also, I'm not sure how much you enjoy car racing games.

 

[brien18]

im getting the 6870 as its the best bang for your buck, and thanks on the ram info, ima stick withe the ripjaw ram due to several reports of voltage issues with it on SB/IB cpus. Also i just like getting something extra, im just gonna resell it for like 10 bucks :/
thanks