Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: This coming weekend
Budget Range: $1,100-$1500 total cost
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming
Are you buying a monitor: No I'll be using a 23'' 1080p monitor
Parts to Upgrade: I need a complete system
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
http://www.Newegg.com
Location: San Antonio Texas
Parts Preferences: I'm liking the I5-3570k, I have my eye on the Asus Gene 1155 motherboard, and the Gigabyte 670 GPU.
Overclocking: Very slight if any but I want the option.
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I wont be playing lots of different games, mainly just 1 or 2, such as BF3 and Guild Wars 2. I have a separate computer for storage. I don't ever plan on doing SLI or Crossfire so I was looking at Micro ATX with great quality for overclocking in the future. I am interested in the Asus GENE motherboard because it seems to have great quality and great on board sound compared to cheaper motherboards.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I'm currently using a 8 year old computer and need an upgrade. I haven't built a machine in over 8 years.
I don't plan on over clocking initially but will in the future. I'd prefer to stay near the $1200 price range but am flexible up to $1500.
Here is what I have listed so far (Please give advice):
MotherBoard:
ASUS Maximus V Gene LGA 1155 Intel Z77
CPU:
Intel Core i5-3570K
Combo :
= $411.98
PC Case:
COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN3-GP CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650M 650W Semi Modular
RAM:
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
GPU:
GIGABYTE GV-N670OC-2GD GeForce GTX 670
SSD:
ADATA S510 Series AS510S3-120GM-O 2.5" 120GB SATA
Total price: $1147.93
I will be adding:
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO
I appreciate the advice thank you. If you could do me a huge favor and when giving advice on different items can you give comparisons and why your suggestion is better?" target="_blank">
PSU:
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650M 650W Semi Modular
RAM:
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
GPU:
GIGABYTE GV-N670OC-2GD GeForce GTX 670
SSD:
ADATA S510 Series AS510S3-120GM-O 2.5" 120GB SATA
Total price: $1147.93
I will be adding:
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO
I appreciate the advice thank you. If you could do me a huge favor and when giving advice on different items can you give comparisons and why your suggestion is better?