Hey, how's it going?
I need some help/advice on build a i5 gaming rig.
I want to keep it below $1500 with tax.(8.75%, I live in California)
1. Is SLI/CrossfireX stable because I read stuff about how it has screen tearing and micro-stuttering.
2. I like to buy offline, like Fry's, so is there any good advantages with it?
3. What do you think about my parts?(Think you can add some value)
Motherboard:
Asus Sabertooth P67 ($205)
Processor:
Intel Core i5 2500K Boxed Processor 2nd Generation Sandy Bridge CPU ($215)
CPU Fan:
Corsair Hydro Series H60 ($60)
Video Card:
EVGA GTX 580 ($460)
or
2x EVGA GTX 560 ($420)
RAM:
Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B Vengeance 8GB 1600MHz CL9 DDR3 Dual Channel ($80)
Hard Drive:SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 ($60)
Optical Drive:
HP DVD1270I INT DVDRW ($30)
Case:
Coolermaster Storm Scout ($80)
Power Supply:
CORSAIR Gaming Series GS800 CMPSU-800G 800W ATX SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Power Supply ($120)
Addition Fans:
Cooler Master 120mm Fan ($10)
Total: Around $1435.50 (with tax)
I need some help/advice on build a i5 gaming rig.
I want to keep it below $1500 with tax.(8.75%, I live in California)
1. Is SLI/CrossfireX stable because I read stuff about how it has screen tearing and micro-stuttering.
2. I like to buy offline, like Fry's, so is there any good advantages with it?
3. What do you think about my parts?(Think you can add some value)
Motherboard:
Asus Sabertooth P67 ($205)
Processor:
Intel Core i5 2500K Boxed Processor 2nd Generation Sandy Bridge CPU ($215)
CPU Fan:
Corsair Hydro Series H60 ($60)
Video Card:
EVGA GTX 580 ($460)
or
2x EVGA GTX 560 ($420)
RAM:
Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B Vengeance 8GB 1600MHz CL9 DDR3 Dual Channel ($80)
Hard Drive:SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 ($60)
Optical Drive:
HP DVD1270I INT DVDRW ($30)
Case:
Coolermaster Storm Scout ($80)
Power Supply:
CORSAIR Gaming Series GS800 CMPSU-800G 800W ATX SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Power Supply ($120)
Addition Fans:
Cooler Master 120mm Fan ($10)
Total: Around $1435.50 (with tax)