Hello. I got a great deal of help on this forum in 2011 when I made this rig and I'm coming back for more suggestions now. I was considering upgrading to the i5-4690k, but after further researching I found out that it actually wouldnt be much of an upgrade. Here is the original thread for reference if anyone is curious:
2011 Build Thread
dalauder was especially helpful. Here are my original parts. All of which are still working.
The build. I know my cable management stinks and its dirty as hell. Please be gentle.
Rosewill Computer Case - CHALLENGER - ATX Mid Tower
Intel i5-2500k SandyBridge
MSI P67A-C43 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX
2 x G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Antec TruePower New TP-650 650W
SAPPHIRE 100282XTREME Radeon HD 5850 Xtreme 1GB 256-bit GDDR5
Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
LITE-ON 24X DVD Writer Black SATA Model iHAS424-98
I have since upgraded (2012) to this SSD for OS and used the original HDD as storage/backup.
Intel 330 Series SSDSC2CT240A3K5 2.5" 240GB SATA III MLC SSD
This is the monitor I bought in 2011, still going good:
ASUS VH232H Glossy Black 23" 5ms Widescreen Full HD 1080p LCD
I also had to replace the stock cooler with a simple Rocketfish when mine borked while cleaning it a few years back.
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Approximate Purchase Date: ASAP
Budget Range: $500-$800 Before rebates and promos. Less is always better.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Amazon/eBay selling, Light to mid range gaming on high settings, some virtual PC work, light photo/video editing and storage, etc.
Are you buying a monitor: Probably not. This monitor has been good to me, but I wouldnt rule out a good value LED. Wish I could afford a 4k monitor, but maybe in a few years.
Parts to Upgrade: Case, PSU, Video card, cooler, RAM to 16gb, Another SSD, and removable media drive. Preferably a BD recorder or player.
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg. I have a preferred account.
Location: NM, USA
Parts Preferences: No preference overall on most parts. I trust the Intel SSD but have heard good things about samsung.
Overclocking: Most likely. Still running stock i5-2500k and a complete noob to OC, but I think I may need to do that now that its a little older.
SLI or Crossfire: I think my MB only has one PCI 2.0 X 16 slot.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 I believe.
Additional Comments: Quiet is best.
Why Are You Upgrading: I live in a dry, dusty climate and it has become quite loud. Every moving part except the original 1 TB HDD makes a sputtering noise. I would also like to play future games on max settings. I know the video card is dated. GTA V comes to mind.
Below are some parts I have been considering:
Rosewill REDBONE - Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Rosewill 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card
Intel 730 Series SSDSC2BP240G4R5 2.5" 240GB SATA 6Gb/s MLC (SSD)
I think this is just a reader though. Not a BD recorder.
LG Black 12X BD-ROM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA Internal Blu-ray Disc Drive Model UH12NS30
Completely lost on which cooler to pick. Especially for OC.
Any help/discussion is greatly appreciated. If any of the links are wrong I apologize. Thanks for reading this long speel, and thanks in advance for any constructive contributions.
2011 Build Thread
dalauder was especially helpful. Here are my original parts. All of which are still working.
The build. I know my cable management stinks and its dirty as hell. Please be gentle.
Rosewill Computer Case - CHALLENGER - ATX Mid Tower
Intel i5-2500k SandyBridge
MSI P67A-C43 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX
2 x G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Antec TruePower New TP-650 650W
SAPPHIRE 100282XTREME Radeon HD 5850 Xtreme 1GB 256-bit GDDR5
Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
LITE-ON 24X DVD Writer Black SATA Model iHAS424-98
I have since upgraded (2012) to this SSD for OS and used the original HDD as storage/backup.
Intel 330 Series SSDSC2CT240A3K5 2.5" 240GB SATA III MLC SSD
This is the monitor I bought in 2011, still going good:
ASUS VH232H Glossy Black 23" 5ms Widescreen Full HD 1080p LCD
I also had to replace the stock cooler with a simple Rocketfish when mine borked while cleaning it a few years back.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Approximate Purchase Date: ASAP
Budget Range: $500-$800 Before rebates and promos. Less is always better.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Amazon/eBay selling, Light to mid range gaming on high settings, some virtual PC work, light photo/video editing and storage, etc.
Are you buying a monitor: Probably not. This monitor has been good to me, but I wouldnt rule out a good value LED. Wish I could afford a 4k monitor, but maybe in a few years.
Parts to Upgrade: Case, PSU, Video card, cooler, RAM to 16gb, Another SSD, and removable media drive. Preferably a BD recorder or player.
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg. I have a preferred account.
Location: NM, USA
Parts Preferences: No preference overall on most parts. I trust the Intel SSD but have heard good things about samsung.
Overclocking: Most likely. Still running stock i5-2500k and a complete noob to OC, but I think I may need to do that now that its a little older.
SLI or Crossfire: I think my MB only has one PCI 2.0 X 16 slot.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 I believe.
Additional Comments: Quiet is best.
Why Are You Upgrading: I live in a dry, dusty climate and it has become quite loud. Every moving part except the original 1 TB HDD makes a sputtering noise. I would also like to play future games on max settings. I know the video card is dated. GTA V comes to mind.
Below are some parts I have been considering:
Rosewill REDBONE - Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Rosewill 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card
Intel 730 Series SSDSC2BP240G4R5 2.5" 240GB SATA 6Gb/s MLC (SSD)
I think this is just a reader though. Not a BD recorder.
LG Black 12X BD-ROM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA Internal Blu-ray Disc Drive Model UH12NS30
Completely lost on which cooler to pick. Especially for OC.
Any help/discussion is greatly appreciated. If any of the links are wrong I apologize. Thanks for reading this long speel, and thanks in advance for any constructive contributions.
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