Ditching the fx 4100 for the i5 now what?

[emoney123]

So after doing weeks of research and thinking i decided to ditch the fx 4100 for the i5-2500k for my new budget build. (if anyone would like to tell me other wise then please go ahead) i am on budget so i do have a few questions:

Motherboard: What one should i get? I dont plan on SLI or crossfire later on so no need to worry about that. nothing over $150. i was thinking this ASrock:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157297

GPU: I was wanting to get a gtx 550 ti if i went with the fx 4100, but i dont plan on doing any "intense" gaming i just didn't want to have a great cpu have a horrible gpu(bottle necking)

What GPU would you guys think i could get?? i am at a lost right now for GPU's. i would like one under $100 that would not bottle neck and can run minecraft,CoD 4,ect.

No intentions of playing BF3 for now i can always upgrade.

Thanks!

 

[jaguarskx]

AsRock makes very good budget oriented mobos with good features.

Can't say how it compares to other Z77 mobos since they are all new.

 

[sk1939]

6670 or 6850.

 

[jaguarskx]

As for the video card, I actually recommend you stick with the GTX 550 Ti which you can get for $110 after rebate

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130625

However, if you must spend less than $100, then consider the GTS 450 for $90 after rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125397

Between the two, the GTX 550 Ti has a better price/performance ratio. See below chart for relative performance and read the review to make an informed choice.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/HD_7750/26.html

 

[emoney123]

As for the video card, I actually recommend you stick with the GTX 550 Ti which you can get for $110 after rebate

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130625

However, if you must spend less than $100, then consider the GTS 450 for $90 after rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125397

Between the two, the GTX 550 Ti has a better price/performance ratio. See below chart for relative performance and read the review to make an informed choice.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/HD_7750/26.html

http://tpucdn.com/reviews/ASUS/HD_7750/images/perfrel.gif

I was hoping i could stay with the gtx 550 ti too i might just do that.

 

[dish_moose]

You can get a 6850 for not much more - big boost in performance.
-Bruce

 

[cmi86]

You can get a 6850 for not much more - big boost in performance.
-Bruce

+1 for $20 more you can get a 6850 that will lay the GTX 550 Ti on it's face.

 

[rds1220]

AsRock makes very good budget oriented mobos with good features.

Can't say how it compares to other Z77 mobos since they are all new.

I agree. I wouldn't consider AsRock a top of the line motherboard company but I would consider them second tier. Still though for a second tier company they make pretty good quality boards.