My new build

[bulletproofl]

So i'm looking at building a new computer for college. My budget is about 1,000. I want it to last for a while, and still play my games without issue.

So far I'm thinking...

CPU 220$ - i5 2500k SB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

GPU 270$ - Radeon HD 6950 2gb http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=6950+2gb&x=0&y=0

Mobo 150$ -GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128512

Case - Raidmax Smilodon http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156078
or Rosewill BLACKHAWK http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147107

HDD 60$ - 500gb 7200 rpm http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136795

RAM 60$ - 8gb Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314&cm_sp=Pers_ProductPopular-_-20-231-314_2_DM-_-13-138-319

Powersupply - TBD (How many watts do you think i need? )

This is my first build, I think ive checked everything for compatability but any double checking would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to suggest tweaks to the build, just be sure to include why you think I should switch it.

 

[gkay09]

^ The links are broken,...

Are you planning to go Crossfire later on ??
If Yes, then get a board that supports x8x8 Crossfire
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.660186

PSU for Crossfire
PC Power and Cooling Silencer Mk II 750W
10% off with promo code PCPowerAug, ends 8/22
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703027

CASE -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112322
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147108
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119240&cm_sp=Cat_Computer_Cases-_-Spotlight-_-11-119-240

Graphic card - Why the 1GB when you can get 2GB for just few $$more,... Also 2GB would be advantageous @ high resolutions when AA is turned ON,...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161372

 

[bulletproofl]

Ah, good catch on broken links, i'll work on fixing them.

What are your thoughts on

MSI P67A-GD65 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.660186&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=4176827&SID=1mtqth8swrxqb

or

GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128512

 

[mjmjpfaff]

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072 220$

GPU: http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-DL-DVI-I-SL-DVI-D-PCI-Express-100312-3SR/dp/B0055Y66A4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1313556604&sr=1-1 265$

Mobo: http://www.amazon.com/ASRock-P67-Extreme4-B3-Motherboard/dp/B004QTHYZK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1313556135&sr=1-1 150$

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147107 100$

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185&Tpk=f3%201tb 60$

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233196 60$

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341049 90$ with promo code

CPU Cooler: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-Sleeve-RR-B10-212P-G1/dp/B002G1YPH0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1313556662&sr=1-1 28$

Total=973$

 

[gkay09]

^ Nice build,...

^^ The GD65 is also a good board, and so is the UD3,...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.715048

 

[chillin15]

The ASRock board that was recommended is a good board. As well as the Gigabyte board.

Will this pc be in the same room as you sleep? IF so, I recommend getting a quiet case.

Fractal Define r3
Antec p183 v3
Silverstone FT02

are currently the only viable quiet cases out there. Any of those serve as good quiet cases.

 

[bulletproofl]

Ok, so i've been conviced to go with the 6950 2gb, but which brands do you reccomend? HIS? Powercolor? saphire?

 

[mjmjpfaff]

the sapphire 6950 2gb i posted