My gaming PC is getting a bit old so I figure it is time to build a new one. I can normally figure all of this out for my self but I've got a few questions on what you guys think is better.
Approximate Purchase Date: 1 to 3 weeks
Budget Range: Preferably around $1500 but I can up it if convinced.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming at home, internet usage, movie watching, gaming at friends house (its a pain to carry but oh well)
Parts Not Required: Keyboard (I've got a Microsoft sidewinder, should I upgrade?) Mouse, OS, generic odds and ends.
Preferred Website: Newegg is preferred but I can use any and multiple sites if needed.
Country of Origin: United States
Parts Preferences: Intel CPU, I wish I could use Nvidia graphics but AMD seems better these days, looking for 27" monitor
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: At the start I'll only have one card but ill be putting in a second with in a month or two
Monitor Resolution: The best my card and monitor can run
Before I go on here is my current planned specifications for your perusal
Processor Intel Core i5-2500K @ $219
Motherboard Asus P8P67 Deluxe @ 224
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131701
RamG.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2x4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 @ $104
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231455
Graphics Radeon HD 6950 2 GB
Special note: I am going to unlock to a 6970, I also plan to buy a second card in a few months. My problem here is, is any one manufacturer better than the others?
SSD OCZ Vertex 3 120gb @ $269
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=20-227-706
Special Note: How would a intel 510 120gb compare to this?
HardDriveI have a spare 1tb hard drive I'll use unless anyone recommends an incredible deal
Optical Drive LITE-ON 24X DVD Write @ $20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106335
Case I cant decide between either a Antec 900 2 v3 or HAF 922. Im not attached to these cases if you have better selections.
Powersupply I need help here; what power supply do you suggest with all these parts and the fact that I will be overclocking at least moderately?
So that is essentially my current setup, sorry how long this has gotten. A few last questions though.
How do you think changing from an ATX board to a micro ATX for portability would affect me?
Do any of my choices seem uninformed? If you have a better option please tell me.
Thanks for all the help, this is obviously my first time posting here but I've always come to Tom's for my system building needs. Any suggestions on reformatting of this are also appreciated.
Approximate Purchase Date: 1 to 3 weeks
Budget Range: Preferably around $1500 but I can up it if convinced.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming at home, internet usage, movie watching, gaming at friends house (its a pain to carry but oh well)
Parts Not Required: Keyboard (I've got a Microsoft sidewinder, should I upgrade?) Mouse, OS, generic odds and ends.
Preferred Website: Newegg is preferred but I can use any and multiple sites if needed.
Country of Origin: United States
Parts Preferences: Intel CPU, I wish I could use Nvidia graphics but AMD seems better these days, looking for 27" monitor
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: At the start I'll only have one card but ill be putting in a second with in a month or two
Monitor Resolution: The best my card and monitor can run
Before I go on here is my current planned specifications for your perusal
Processor Intel Core i5-2500K @ $219
Motherboard Asus P8P67 Deluxe @ 224
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131701
RamG.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2x4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 @ $104
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231455
Graphics Radeon HD 6950 2 GB
Special note: I am going to unlock to a 6970, I also plan to buy a second card in a few months. My problem here is, is any one manufacturer better than the others?
SSD OCZ Vertex 3 120gb @ $269
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=20-227-706
Special Note: How would a intel 510 120gb compare to this?
HardDriveI have a spare 1tb hard drive I'll use unless anyone recommends an incredible deal
Optical Drive LITE-ON 24X DVD Write @ $20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106335
Case I cant decide between either a Antec 900 2 v3 or HAF 922. Im not attached to these cases if you have better selections.
Powersupply I need help here; what power supply do you suggest with all these parts and the fact that I will be overclocking at least moderately?
So that is essentially my current setup, sorry how long this has gotten. A few last questions though.
How do you think changing from an ATX board to a micro ATX for portability would affect me?
Do any of my choices seem uninformed? If you have a better option please tell me.
Thanks for all the help, this is obviously my first time posting here but I've always come to Tom's for my system building needs. Any suggestions on reformatting of this are also appreciated.