$700 build (real tough one(for me) )

[ammar_52786]

HI everyone
I need an i5 2500k config mainly for mid/high end gaming and cs5 editing.

The problem is that my budget for my config is only 700$ and i need this baby to run for at least 3 years(hence not
taking a amd powered desktop)

Please can you give me a config that would suit my budget???

I am on the verge of killing myself as i am really confused!!!!!!

Thanks For Helping!!!

 

[zhihao50]

can you fill this out.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

depend on what items you need/already got the $700 might just possibly covers it.

i5 2500k is $200, you need at least a P67 to go with it,
thats at least another $120
decent graphic card $150-250

PSU,RAM, HDD are all roughtly 50-60 each.
if you require win7 that another $100
another $100 for monitor
and thats way over the budget

normally $800 would just be enough for a i5 2400 build.
$900 -$1000 is ideal for i5 2500k

 

[ammar_52786]

Approximate Purchase Date: will buy it this november

Budget Range:800$ with a monitor

System Usage: gaming, editing

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, speakers, OS

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: any web site

Country of Origin: US

Parts Preferences:Any brand

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe(in the future if needed)

Monitor Resolution: 18"

Additional Comments: HELP ME!!!!

 

[ammar_52786]

ALSO will a AMD(FX) build last me as long as an Intel build???

 

[zhihao50]

There final alteration

given review on bulldozer(fx) are generally poor, most people say its not even faster then the last generation AMD, wouldn't recommand it for future proof,

gerr, SLI is going to be a impossible fit for this budget since it requires a good PSU and motherboard, look at june's $500 build from tomshardware.

taking the cheapest from neweggs
CPU:i5 2500k $220
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

Asrock z68extrame 3 $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271&Tpk=z68%20extreme3

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) $45 (35 with rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231308

HDD: Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM $65
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697

Graphic: SAPPHIRE 100315L Radeon HD 6850 $150 +$7 shipping, (135 after rebate)

Monitor: Acer G185HAb Black 18.5 $85
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009262

CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021

Total: $800 with out case, with a basic case then $850

$30 for a cooler master hyper212+ heatsink when you overclocking

 

[ScrewySqrl]

This is a slightly better build:

i5-2500K + 8 GB DDR 3-1600: $249.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.747069

Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO: $34.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

AS Rock Z68 Extreme 3 Gen 3: $124.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271

Seagate Barracuda 1 TB HDD: $64.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697

LG DVD Burner: $18.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136236

PNY GTX 560: $184.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133397

Antec Neo Eco 520W PSU: $54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030

Xigmatek Asgard B/B Case: $29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811815004

Rosewill 4 pk of 120mm fans: $9.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835200061

total: $773.90

Shipping: $14.22

grand total: $788.12

 

[cutebeans]

Phenom II X4 + GTX 560ti $350
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.748595

Corsair CX600w + 8gb G.skill DDR3 1600 ram $102
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.745077

HAF 912 + Optical Drive $67
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.743728

Gigabyte (great mobo for OC) AM3+ $95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128519

Seagate barracuda 1tb $65
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=4176827&SID=1nm8cn6dtibln

20" monitor 1600 x 900 $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254055

Seriously, you are not going to be able to game properly on a 18" monitor.

Cooler Hyper 212+ $26
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

$805. With mail-in rebates you can save $30 so it would be $775 and you get a free game with the 560ti

I'd go with an AMD build than an i5-2500k since you would be sacrificing too much like a good monitor and good GPU just to get into that budget. With the AM3+ motherboard, you can upgrade to the next CPU lined up for AMD which is the Piledriver.

 

[ammar_52786]

ALL These Configs are absolutely amazing!!! THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!!

 

[ammar_52786]

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[cutebeans]

You do know that screwy's build does not have a monitor. :O

 

[ammar_52786]

oh yeah ...............

Cutebeans i got a question for you too...people say that amd's phenoms have low shelf life when it comes to overclocking, is it true??

 

[ammar_52786]

beacuse thats the reason i am not buying an amd.....

 

[Lutfij]

:lol: kinda fast to have jumped the gun ... ?

 

[cutebeans]

oh yeah ...............

Cutebeans i got a question for you too...people say that amd's phenoms have low shelf life when it comes to overclocking, is it true??

No. That's not true. If that were true then nobody would be buying AMDs. The phenoms were made so that people can overclock lol.

 

[ammar_52786]

You got a point there.......So with this config can i play games like GTA 4, etc on normal settings??

 

[cutebeans]

You got a point there.......So with this config can i play games like GTA 4, etc on normal settings??

You can play it at HIGH easily. Maxing GTA4 is pretty hard to do since it's one of the worst games ever made codewise. Getting it to high will not be a problem

Look at this vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5uOnJOcfUc

You can max it probably.

With my config which has a 560ti which is better than a 6870. You will have no problem with any games right now

 

[ammar_52786]

And for how long(years) can this config run for mid gaming/video editing??? (i swear this will be my last question) lol

 

[cutebeans]

hmm, not really sure. if you mean gaming? I'd probably say at least 3 years. I cannot say it for sure since I don't know how much games would have advanced by then.

If you don't mind going down to medium detail then it would probably last as long as you want it to last.

 

[ammar_52786]

THANKS man I think ill settle for the X4 config then. Ill then be able to upgrade it to pile driver next year or so if my budget alloes me . Thanks

 

[cutebeans]

Good luck then ! Keep the Phenom II x4. You don't need much CPU power for games. It's the GPU that counts!

 

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