$1200 i5 2500k build

[maxweedman]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 2 weeks from now

BUDGET RANGE: $1000 to $1200

USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Home Theater
Games include: StarCraft 2, Crysis 2, and Dragon Age 2 among others

RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS:

[cpp]Intel i5 2500k
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

G.skill Ripjaws x 8gb ram 2x4gb
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

Asrock p67 extreme4 mobo
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157229

Cooler Master Hyper 212
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC GeForce GTX 560 Ti
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127565

Seagate Barracuda 1tb
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148736

Dvd drive
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136238

Xclio Godspeed 747
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811103035

Corsair 750w
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021
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Total: $$1,217.68

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.ca, DirectCanada.com, NCIX, MemoryExpress, TigerDirect

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada

PARTS PREFERENCES: None
OVERCLOCKING: Yes
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Future upgrade
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Looking to play video games at highest settings for one year.

 

[IntelEnthusiast]

Looks like you have everything covered and I can't see any issues. Between the Intel® Core™ i5-2500K, the Asus P67 Extreme4 mobo, and the MSI N560GTX-T1 should give you a very good system. At the time you are going to get ready to order this check with Newegg for what combo deal are up at that time to help you get the best deals.

Christian Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team

 

[Proximon]

Gah I hate newegg.ca links! The forum software does a number on them and pulls us away from your thread.

I am going to edit your post, to avoid any accidents... people will start typing, then click on a link, then loose what they typed..... feel free to re-edit you post as you like, just an emergency measure.

 

[Proximon]

Your parts are fine, but you can usually get better deals at NCIX or Direct. Look for a better case though, one without 80mm fans.

 

[maxweedman]

Thanks for all the help and I will make sure to be more careful with newegg links in the future.

 

[maxweedman]

Best answer selected by maxweedman.

 

[calguyhunk]

I'd hate to post in a solved thread, that too after proximon's gone through it, but-

1. Why would you want a mobo that expensive? If you're not looking to use multiple GPU's then even cheaper boards will support moderate OC'ing for half the price.

EDIT: I just noticed you've mentioned SLI/XFire as future upgrade. In any case, at that price point, I'll go with a Z68. Take a look at the P8Z68-M Pro before taking the plunge. At your price point though, the P8Z68-V Pro makes more sense.

2. The case will prolly be fine too if you buy 120mm fans for it. Never used XClio anything though.

Look at the Sonata Elite if you want better cable management at that price range. Or you can try the HAF 912 if you want something for cheaper (You also get 2X120mm fans). That's what I'd use for a $1000 gaming system unless someone's looking for a specific model or for a full tower or indeed for a really inexpensive one, in which case I go with an Elite 310.

Gah I hate newegg.ca links! The forum software does a number on them and pulls us away from your thread.

I am going to edit your post, to avoid any accidents... people will start typing, then click on a link, then loose what they typed..... feel free to re-edit you post as you like, just an emergency measure.

Dunno why people don't middle click though. I for one never ever left click when I'm in the middle of reading an article, and feel like checking out a link or something.