Here are the parts (i'm posting this thru my phone so i won't bother with the links. Parts i chose are popular enough for most people to know by name. ):
I5 2500k + gigabye ga-z68ma d2h b3 = 180 + 75 = $255 @ microcenter
Rosewill challenger or antec 300 = 50 & 60 respectively (still undecided which one, buy leaning on challenger?
Gskill ddr3 1600 8gb ram = 60
Samsung f3 1 tb = 60
Xfx core edition 550 = 70
CM hyper 212+ = 30
Dvd drive = 20
Windowa 7 = 100
Monitor = ??? need advice
Gpu = budget dependent
Total for now = 643 before tax and rebate
Approximate Purchase Date: preferably before august ends (for microcenter deal on 2500k. If not yhen by thanksgiving)
Budget Range: max of 1200 after tax, before rebate (preferably lower somewhere along 1100)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, browsing, skype chat
Parts Not Required: i need all. Including monitor preferably about 23-24" and at least 1900x180
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg, microcenter, amazon and other reputable websites (please note i'm in california so i pay tax on newegg and microcenter, but amazon is tax free)
Country of Origin: united states
Parts Preferences: none as long as parts are of good quality. Doesn't have to be best, but at least decent.
Overclocking: Yes if cpu/mobo allows it
SLI or Crossfire: Yes (in the future) if mobo allows. Else i'll stay single card
Monitor Resolution: 1900 x 1080 or 1900 x 1200 (still has to buy)
Additional Comments:
-I know my build above does not include a gpu yet. With gpu i'm flexible, but minimum i want is a 6870. Of course more powerful is better, but only if budget allows for it.
-i may be able to get someone who's a student to get me a windows copy. (student price is $45 if i'm not mistaken)
-is that a smart mobo choice for me? Will it allow me to OC my cpu to at least 4ghz? If not, should i upgrade my mobo to something else or should i just downgrade to an i3-2100 or i5-2400?
-if OC is put of the picture (either due to mobo limitations or dropping down to a 2100/2400 cpu), then i won't need an aftermarket cooler. Correct?
-i think my psu is too much for a single gpu build, but i chose 550 watts so that if in the future i upgrade cards (for when 6970s/gtx570s drop down in price) i'm still covered.
-even though computer is for gaming, i'm not a hardcore gamer. But even though i'm not hardcore, i still want my games to run smoothly. Games i'm currently interested in are bf3, diablo3, sc2, counterstrike, medal of honor. (mostly shooters)
I5 2500k + gigabye ga-z68ma d2h b3 = 180 + 75 = $255 @ microcenter
Rosewill challenger or antec 300 = 50 & 60 respectively (still undecided which one, buy leaning on challenger?
Gskill ddr3 1600 8gb ram = 60
Samsung f3 1 tb = 60
Xfx core edition 550 = 70
CM hyper 212+ = 30
Dvd drive = 20
Windowa 7 = 100
Monitor = ??? need advice
Gpu = budget dependent
Total for now = 643 before tax and rebate
Approximate Purchase Date: preferably before august ends (for microcenter deal on 2500k. If not yhen by thanksgiving)
Budget Range: max of 1200 after tax, before rebate (preferably lower somewhere along 1100)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, browsing, skype chat
Parts Not Required: i need all. Including monitor preferably about 23-24" and at least 1900x180
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg, microcenter, amazon and other reputable websites (please note i'm in california so i pay tax on newegg and microcenter, but amazon is tax free)
Country of Origin: united states
Parts Preferences: none as long as parts are of good quality. Doesn't have to be best, but at least decent.
Overclocking: Yes if cpu/mobo allows it
SLI or Crossfire: Yes (in the future) if mobo allows. Else i'll stay single card
Monitor Resolution: 1900 x 1080 or 1900 x 1200 (still has to buy)
Additional Comments:
-I know my build above does not include a gpu yet. With gpu i'm flexible, but minimum i want is a 6870. Of course more powerful is better, but only if budget allows for it.
-i may be able to get someone who's a student to get me a windows copy. (student price is $45 if i'm not mistaken)
-is that a smart mobo choice for me? Will it allow me to OC my cpu to at least 4ghz? If not, should i upgrade my mobo to something else or should i just downgrade to an i3-2100 or i5-2400?
-if OC is put of the picture (either due to mobo limitations or dropping down to a 2100/2400 cpu), then i won't need an aftermarket cooler. Correct?
-i think my psu is too much for a single gpu build, but i chose 550 watts so that if in the future i upgrade cards (for when 6970s/gtx570s drop down in price) i'm still covered.
-even though computer is for gaming, i'm not a hardcore gamer. But even though i'm not hardcore, i still want my games to run smoothly. Games i'm currently interested in are bf3, diablo3, sc2, counterstrike, medal of honor. (mostly shooters)
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