Decent Gaming Rig

[General Techniq]

I'm wondering if this is a decent build I'm getting together:


--Processor: Intel Core i5 2500K LGA 1155 Boxed Processor $179.99

--Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 LGA 1155 Z68 mATX $114.99

--Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid Tower ATX Case (RC-912-KKN1) $54.99

--Power: CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX850 (CMPSU-850AX) 850W $174.99

--Boot Drive: Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) $219.99

--Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (Full) System Builder DVD 1 Pack $89.99 (Microcenter in-store discount)

--Optical Drive: ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM $19.99

--RAM: Corsair Vengeance (4GB + 4GB) 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory ($29.99 + $29.99) $59.98

--Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler $24.49

--GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 460 2Win 2GB GDDR5 Video Card $299.99 (limited sale)

--Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid Tower ATX Case (RC-912-KKN1) $54.99

TOTAL = $1,294.38




I'd really like to know if that gpu is okay.

 

[genghiskron]

are you aware of the Microcenter bundle deal?
http://www.microcenter.com/specials/promotions/save40_promo.html

id grab your ram in a 8gb set, less likely to run into problems:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231416

that psu is overkill. something like this will still be efficient, reliable, and provide plenty of power:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371049

looks like a pretty cool build, although i dont really see the advantage over a regular sli/crossfire setup.

 

[General Techniq]

Yeah, I've already used that mb/cpu bundle at microcenter once. I just forget to put it in the OP, but that's why the motherboard and processor are both from there.

I'll do that, with the ram. Thanks for the heads up.

I was looking for a bit of overkill with the power supply, but I think I'll change to that antec series you linked, but the 900w model instead.


I was looking to save some cash, and have something to tie me over until I could afford to sli two gtx 590s. I was gonna go with a gtx 570 for a bit, but I found out about that dual gpu and it seems a better fit for what I need as far as I can tell.
easier on wire management and the pocket than doing an sli gtx460 setup.

 

[geekapproved]

I hate people that live near microcenter.

 

[mangostea]

Yeah, I've already used that mb/cpu bundle at microcenter once. I just forget to put it in the OP, but that's why the motherboard and processor are both from there.

I'll do that, with the ram. Thanks for the heads up.

I was looking for a bit of overkill with the power supply, but I think I'll change to that antec series you linked, but the 900w model instead.


I was looking to save some cash, and have something to tie me over until I could afford to sli two gtx 590s. I was gonna go with a gtx 570 for a bit, but I found out about that dual gpu and it seems a better fit for what I need as far as I can tell.
easier on wire management and the pocket than doing an sli gtx460 setup.

Yea that GPU is a beast for its price, suprised that Tom's doesn't have it included in its monthly GPU round ups. Since you are looking to SLI GTX 590, a stock 2500k might bottle neck these and as such you may want to overclock the 2500k, i would stick with the stock cooler for your CPU and when you get your 590s later, also purchase a better air cooling unit to overclock later.

 

[kajabla]

I don't think SLIed 590s would work on 900W. Try this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171049
Definitely OC the 2500K. I hope you were already planning to 😛