Building a new PC, need opinions.

[huynher]

I'm just looking to upgrade/build a new computer, my current is 4 years old and isn't working very well at the moment.

I've already picked out my parts I just need opinions/advice.

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL8D-8GBXM

MOBO: MSI P67A-C43 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K

CASE: Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

PSU: CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

GPU: EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX 512MB 256-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card (Moving from my current rig to new rig, wanted to hold out on buying an new GPU until I wear this one out)

OTHER: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7

COOLER MASTER SickleFlow 120 R4-L2R-20AR-R1 120mm Silent operation Red LED case fan (x 4)

Any suggestions, opinions, or advice is welcome!

 

[Outlander_04]

you are unlikely to see any improvement in games

 

[mfarrukh]

You won't see significant performance boost in modern titles.
If you can't afford more get a i3 2100 instead of i5 2500K and save the money for a good GPU like 6750 or 450 or 6770

 

[morgoth780]

are you going to overclock your i5 2500k cause if not it's not exactly worth it

 

[Haydon323]

To really take advantage of a processor as fast as a 2500K, or higher, I personally wouldn't use a video card lower than a 6870 or 560ti, but that's just me. You'd get a 3 fold increase in fps over a 9800 GTX in most games.

 

[kajabla]

This will be a good build as soon as you get a GPU. Until then, it'll be wasted potential, but that's your choice. Everything looks good.

 

[kajabla]

+1
By then you will probably find better deals on the things you are trying to buy.

True. I hadn't thought of that. That's probably a better idea.