My first build/Gaming/$1400/Just want to get the ok

[pokerchamp]

Hey guys this is my first build and I have read these forums for most of my information on the subject. I have put together a list on newegg of what I plan to buy tomorrow. Just want to get the O.K. that I did not screw up somewhere or lose a ton of value. I Will be using this for mostly gaming and will get a bigger drive for other things sometime in the near future. I am also at my spending limit.




■LG DVD±RW SuperMulti Drive Black SATA Model GH22NS50 Bulk - OEM
■COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
■Samsung PX2370 23" 2ms Full HD LED BackLight LCD Monitor Slim Design
■ASUS PCE-N13 PCI Express Wireless Adapter
■Rosewill RX-C200P 2.5" SSD / HDD Plastic Mounting Kit for 3.5" Drive Bay
■MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video ...
■OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W Modular High Performance Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandybridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom
■Saitek Cyborg V5 CCB44026N002/06/1 Black USB Wired Gaming Keyboard
■Logitech G9x Black Two modes scroll USB Wired Laser Gaming Mouse
■Logitech Gift Game - Star Trek Online Game & Borg In-Game Items
■G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL
■Kingston DataTraveler 100 Generation 2 4GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive Model DT100G2/4GBZ
■Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
■Crucial M4 CT064M4SSD2 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
■Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K
■GIGABYTE GA-Z68MX-UD2H-B3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
TOTAL: $1,401.33

 

[mjmjpfaff]

this is a better case for the money- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811235027

better monitor for the money also 2ms- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236112 make sure to enter the promo code

wireless gaming is a no go you want to hook it up directly via ethernet

no need for that adapter the z9 already comes with one 2.5 in bay

here is a better keyboard for the money- http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Arctosa-Gaming-Keyboard--Silver/dp/B001L5U17U/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1311135980&sr=8-8

here is a great mouse the g9x is a little gimmicky- http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Performance-Optical-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B0007Z1M50/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1311136061&sr=1-3

that ram is sold out so- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

ssd- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227725&Tpk=60gb%20ocz%20agility%203 faster & cheaper after rebate. dont mind the bad reviews most of neweggs reviewers are idiots

mobo and cpu- http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.689882 get it when it comes back in stock

psu- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371049

gpu- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102949

 

[pokerchamp]

Thank you so much! I going to go with all your changes except the Mobo+cpu combo. I don't really want to wait for it so I will just play the dice on mine . May I ask why go with the Radeon HD 6950 then the Gforce?

 

[mjmjpfaff]

Thank you so much! I going to go with all your changes except the Mobo+cpu combo. I don't really want to wait for it so I will just play the dice on mine . May I ask why go with the Radeon HD 6950 then the Gforce?

the 6950 is a more powerful card and it isnt much more expensive

 

[striker410]

I'd argue it's just as powerful. More so when overclocked. If he's gonna be running stock, then a 6950 may win. But considering you can buy a $235 950MHz 560 Ti that will spank the 6950 1GB, it's a tough call.

 

[pokerchamp]

I went with the 560 Ti. Thank you all for your help, I ordered the parts this morning :lol:

 

[mjmjpfaff]

I'd argue it's just as powerful. More so when overclocked. If he's gonna be running stock, then a 6950 may win. But considering you can buy a $235 950MHz 560 Ti that will spank the 6950 1GB, it's a tough call.

you can buy oc'd 6950 1gb for 230$ after m.i.r. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150524
or a card with a great aftermarket cooler for 230$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102949 amd makes a oc tool that is really easy to use

not a great choice but both will give you great performance. one not as much

 

[striker410]

Yeah, here's how I think the supremacy goes.
6950 2GB>560 Ti>6950 1GB because punch for punch, the 560 Ti can be had with a massive overclock for like, $20 less than any competing 6950 1GB. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500196 While a 2GB is certainly the best value for high res gamers, at 1080p, I think the 560 Ti wins, simply due to lower noise/temps with more OC headroom.

 

[mjmjpfaff]

Yeah, here's how I think the supremacy goes.
6950 2GB>560 Ti>6950 1GB because punch for punch, the 560 Ti can be had with a massive overclock for like, $20 less than any competing 6950 1GB. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500196 While a 2GB is certainly the best value for high res gamers, at 1080p, I think the 560 Ti wins, simply due to lower noise/temps with more OC headroom.

ok i see your point. but i would say the 6950 1gb and 560 ti are about equal because the 6950 is a more powerful card stock and since they both can be oc'd (the 560 ti more than the 6950) it should equal out. but oc'ing gpu's a lot is kind of tricky. it is almost a necessity to have an aftermarket cooler

 

[striker410]

Agreed. However seeing as you can buy an OC'ed 560 Ti for cheaper than a stock 6950 1GB........

 

[mjmjpfaff]

Agreed. However seeing as you can buy an OC'ed 560 Ti for cheaper than a stock 6950 1GB........

u are right but there is that ice q 6950 1gb for 230$ w/ mail in rebate which is factory oc'd to 840mhz and then look at the msi twin frozr ii it is 225$ w/ mail in rebate. so 5$..... id say they are in the same price range

 

[striker410]

Yeah, this is true. I guess OP with just have to decide

 

[pokerchamp]

All ready did =). Went with the Gforce and it took 1 day to get all the parts, F yea!