APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 1-2 weeks
BUDGET RANGE: $1300-1600 After Rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming (mostly MMOs but some RTS and FPS), Internet, Movies
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Have good history with Newegg but not bound to it
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: None
OVERCLOCKING: Probably yes
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Eventually
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Just looking to build a solid gaming rig that will last me for several years and allow for future upgrades (i.e. crossfire/sli, etc). This will be my first build so please any suggestions for bettering this build will be much appreciated. The parts I've picked here are on the cheaper end of my budget so feel free to offer upgrades that will fit in my overall budget.
Case: Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $109.95 after rebate
Motherboard: MSI P55-GD65 LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - 149.99 after rebate
CPU: Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - $194.99
HSF: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler -$26.99 after rebate
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL - $109.99
GPU: ASUS EAH4870/2DI/1GD5 Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - $159.99 (Upgrade to better GPU?)
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - $109.99 after rebate
HDD: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive - $89.99
Optical: Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD Rewritable Drive - OEM - $26.99
Monitor: ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 ASCR 20000:1 (1000:1) Built-in Speakers - $229.99 after rebate
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM - $99.99
Total: $1,308.85
Thanks for your time!
BUDGET RANGE: $1300-1600 After Rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming (mostly MMOs but some RTS and FPS), Internet, Movies
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Have good history with Newegg but not bound to it
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: None
OVERCLOCKING: Probably yes
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Eventually
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Just looking to build a solid gaming rig that will last me for several years and allow for future upgrades (i.e. crossfire/sli, etc). This will be my first build so please any suggestions for bettering this build will be much appreciated. The parts I've picked here are on the cheaper end of my budget so feel free to offer upgrades that will fit in my overall budget.
Case: Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $109.95 after rebate
Motherboard: MSI P55-GD65 LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - 149.99 after rebate
CPU: Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - $194.99
HSF: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler -$26.99 after rebate
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL - $109.99
GPU: ASUS EAH4870/2DI/1GD5 Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - $159.99 (Upgrade to better GPU?)
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - $109.99 after rebate
HDD: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive - $89.99
Optical: Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD Rewritable Drive - OEM - $26.99
Monitor: ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 ASCR 20000:1 (1000:1) Built-in Speakers - $229.99 after rebate
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM - $99.99
Total: $1,308.85
Thanks for your time!