Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this 1-2 weeks (the closer the better)
Budget Range: $900-1000 ... it isn't so tight that rebates matter but would be great. Free shipping preferred.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: watching movies/TV, surfing the net, gaming
Are you buying a monitor: No, using a 40" Sony HDTV
Parts to Upgrade: All parts, except maybe case.
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon preferred for Prime shipping or newegg.com or MicroCenter if really good deal
Location: Detroit, MI
Parts Preferences: None really. Seems like Intel is the best right now
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Probably not
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080p Sony Bravia HDTV 40"
Additional Comments:
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Ready for a newer machine. Want to start gaming at high resolution.
Include a list of any parts you have already selected with descriptively labeled links for parts. Please do not post only links.
Thanks everyone for taking a look. I really appreciate the help and knowledge sharing!
Here is the big list:
XION Predator Mid Tower
MSI Z77A-GD65 Z77
Intel Core i5-3570K
Corsair Vengeance 8 GB ( 2 x 4 GB )
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CRSM4I/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER] DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) 240-Pin DDR3
Corsair Enthusiast Series 650-Watt 80 Plus
I might get the SSD for primary and use my current HDD or just get a new HDD as well.
Crucial 128 GB m4
Western Digital 2 TB WD Green
OR
Old HDD-- Seagate 320GB SATA - ST3320820AS
Budget Range: $900-1000 ... it isn't so tight that rebates matter but would be great. Free shipping preferred.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: watching movies/TV, surfing the net, gaming
Are you buying a monitor: No, using a 40" Sony HDTV
Parts to Upgrade: All parts, except maybe case.
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon preferred for Prime shipping or newegg.com or MicroCenter if really good deal
Location: Detroit, MI
Parts Preferences: None really. Seems like Intel is the best right now
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Probably not
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080p Sony Bravia HDTV 40"
Additional Comments:
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Ready for a newer machine. Want to start gaming at high resolution.
Include a list of any parts you have already selected with descriptively labeled links for parts. Please do not post only links.
Thanks everyone for taking a look. I really appreciate the help and knowledge sharing!
Here is the big list:
XION Predator Mid Tower
MSI Z77A-GD65 Z77
Intel Core i5-3570K
Corsair Vengeance 8 GB ( 2 x 4 GB )
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CRSM4I/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER] DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) 240-Pin DDR3
Corsair Enthusiast Series 650-Watt 80 Plus
I might get the SSD for primary and use my current HDD or just get a new HDD as well.
Crucial 128 GB m4
Western Digital 2 TB WD Green
OR
Old HDD-- Seagate 320GB SATA - ST3320820AS