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I am gonna be gaming at 1920 x 1080 monitor, playing BF3, cabal online, dragon nest and maybe other mmorpg.
I have access to microcenter so i will buy either there or newegg.
My budget now is increased to $850 not willing to go more than $900.
I dont know if i should get gtx 560 ti or radeon hd 6950 1gb.
I will be buying this the first week of september.

i5-2500k $180 at microcenter
Windows 7 $100 at newegg
DVD Drive $20 at newegg
4gb ram $34
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231427
mouse $17
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826146009
keyboard $8
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823107128
rosewill challenger $50 at newegg
antec 750w psu $60 after rebate
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0361181
seagate 1tb 7200rpm hard drive $50
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0334293

$519 without motherboard and graphics card

can anyone suggest me of a good motherboard?
i might sli/crossfire if i need it for future upgrade
i am debating on getting gtx 560ti or radeon hd 6950, maybe even considering gtx 570 or 6970 if it fits on my budget
 
The testing methodology behind their site is very consistent and professional. I would trust their numbers a lot more than a newegg noob who gives bad reviews simply based on his mistakes. At least you know that these guys are professionals, that they are given the products directly from the company so they have some influence and trustworthiness and lastly that they've been at this a lot longer than most of the private reviews you'll find on newegg or other sites.

With all that said, I think this will be my last post on this particular topic as I don't want to start a flame war. So I hope it helps, and that your build goes smoothly.
 
i dont know which one you are talking about
there are $210 + shipping and $225 (both after rebates) at newegg
there is evga superclock for $220
pny $205 + shipping
msi twin frozr $220
msi hawk $240
gigabyte $205 + shipping
asus dcii top $230 + shipping
asus dcii $230
 
The MSI Twin Frozr is a proven technology, so is the direct to copper from Asus. Top and Hawk version are more efficient cooler for a small fee, but unless you plan to OC like crazy, it's not really needed.

And a GTX 560 Ti should not need to be overclocked at your resolution to deliver great result.

So you might want to go with a brand you prefer.

And the EVGA one from madchemist is a sweet deal with the rebate.
 
The 205$ PNY card is factory overclocked at 900 MHZ. Warranty is lifetime limited. However, it's out of stock right now at newegg.

The EVGA card is 210$ but factory overclocked at 850 Mhz. Reference is 822 Mhz. However, they can easily both achieve 900 Mhz. Warranty is 2 years.

The EVGA at 900 Mhz and Lifetime limited warranty is at 220$ right now. I would personnaly go for this one because of the warranty and their step-up program ( if you want more performance after less than 90 days, you pay difference ) that I like. Always heard good things of their customer service.

My personal experience is not good with PNY ( got some of their cards at work that died faster than expected), but it's probably more bad luck than anything else.
 
i want to buy from newegg today but what i am concern is if i will still be at the same address when it is delivered. i will be moving on sept 1. i dont know if ups 3 day guaranteed service can deliver before that.