Hello. I'm looking for some feedback on my build. I don't build very often so when I do I always have to learn new standards and worry about compatibility errors or just poor choices.
Approximate Purchase Date: Within a month or so. Maybe longer depending on sales.
Budget Range: $900 or less. Firm. I will not have a new job for a while and only have some saved money.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, typical internet use. Want something good enough to do decent on top graphics games like Battlefield 3 and max settings on lesser games. I am not expecting ultra+AA for BF3. I know I can't afford that.
Parts Not Required: Psu, keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, hdd, and possibly case. Psu is Corsair HX 520
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg, others if the price difference is significant
Country: U.S.A.
Parts Preferences: Intel base. Quality brands, budget models.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments:
Here is my wishlist. I won't be buying immediately and will be looking for sales for these parts and comparable ones and will purchase when the time seems right.
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=19247072
For quick reference-
i5-2500k
EVGA 560 ti
Biostar TZ77B
2x4gig Ripjaw x
Crucial M4 128gig SSD
Rosewill Challenger
I'm looking for input on a few things.
1. Is my used power supply ok for this build? My budget is very tight and I can't find much to trim because if I skimp too much on video card or processor I will feel it's not worth building a new computer altogether. I don't want to get a cheap one just to have a new one and I don't have room in my budget for another quality one. It is the following model and I've used it for a good 3 years or so. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001
2. Compatibility. Did I make any mistakes? I saw the z77 mobo and figured it was probably better to get the newer model than the z67 for the same price, but I don't know for sure.
3. Downgrade for value? Did I overkill anything or create a bottleneck? I was going to get a mechanical HDD but when I saw how high the prices were now I decided to forget spending $100 on one and spend $125 on my first SSD. I have some leftover mechanicals for storage.
4. Any near future releases that will cause some nice price drops? I would love to get an even better video card but the current prices for even old cards do not look very good. Last time I built I got a tier 2/3 card for $150 and now I have to spend $250 for a tier 6 or so
5. Any alternate suggestions. Should I go Radeon? If this Zotac still has free Battlefield 3 when I order then it seems like a worthy upgrade since I will buy BF3 anyway. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500231
Thanks a lot for any input!
Approximate Purchase Date: Within a month or so. Maybe longer depending on sales.
Budget Range: $900 or less. Firm. I will not have a new job for a while and only have some saved money.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, typical internet use. Want something good enough to do decent on top graphics games like Battlefield 3 and max settings on lesser games. I am not expecting ultra+AA for BF3. I know I can't afford that.
Parts Not Required: Psu, keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, hdd, and possibly case. Psu is Corsair HX 520
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg, others if the price difference is significant
Country: U.S.A.
Parts Preferences: Intel base. Quality brands, budget models.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments:
Here is my wishlist. I won't be buying immediately and will be looking for sales for these parts and comparable ones and will purchase when the time seems right.
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=19247072
For quick reference-
i5-2500k
EVGA 560 ti
Biostar TZ77B
2x4gig Ripjaw x
Crucial M4 128gig SSD
Rosewill Challenger
I'm looking for input on a few things.
1. Is my used power supply ok for this build? My budget is very tight and I can't find much to trim because if I skimp too much on video card or processor I will feel it's not worth building a new computer altogether. I don't want to get a cheap one just to have a new one and I don't have room in my budget for another quality one. It is the following model and I've used it for a good 3 years or so. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001
2. Compatibility. Did I make any mistakes? I saw the z77 mobo and figured it was probably better to get the newer model than the z67 for the same price, but I don't know for sure.
3. Downgrade for value? Did I overkill anything or create a bottleneck? I was going to get a mechanical HDD but when I saw how high the prices were now I decided to forget spending $100 on one and spend $125 on my first SSD. I have some leftover mechanicals for storage.
4. Any near future releases that will cause some nice price drops? I would love to get an even better video card but the current prices for even old cards do not look very good. Last time I built I got a tier 2/3 card for $150 and now I have to spend $250 for a tier 6 or so
5. Any alternate suggestions. Should I go Radeon? If this Zotac still has free Battlefield 3 when I order then it seems like a worthy upgrade since I will buy BF3 anyway. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500231
Thanks a lot for any input!
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