[New Build] Intel Gaming Rig

[Patrick4357]

Hello Tom's team. I build my first desktop in 2006, and I haven't read about computers until now. I recently got back into building desktops, and I'm amazed at how they have changed, so I've been reading up on many of the new things, but I need some advice/tips from you all. This is what I have so far:


CPU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
Motherboard:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138320
GPU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161372 Crossfired
PSU:????? Help.
HDD:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136768
RAM:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226184
Case:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

I think that is mostly it. I plan on including wireless, and maybe a few more things if you guys have any advice. My budget, no more than $1200-$1500 as I am no rush to get it all, I plan on putting it together as I can afford it.

 

[gkay09]

^ Good parts some suggestions -

Mobo - Get this one, it is better
Gigabyte Z68 UD3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128500

PSU - Assuming you will want to go Crossfire later one,
Antec HCG 750W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371049

HDD - IMO this is better
Samsung F3 1TB
$5 off w/ promo code EMCKCKB22, ends 7/14
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

SSD for boot - Your budget will allow this,...
Crucial M4
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148441

CASE - Other options with USB3.0
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112320
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112322

 

[tokencode]

Here's my build, remove the monitor and the second video card and you're under $1500. The only thing lacking is mass storage because I have a 3TB NAS I use.


ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
Item #: N82E16827135204
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options27-135-204|hide options27-135-204)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty Plan
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge.(more info27-135-204.0.18)

1 year: $5.99
2 year: $9.99
$20.99
select item 2 quantity of item 2
Antec Lanboy air Blue Black / Blue ATX Mid Tower Computer Modular Case
Item #: N82E16811129093
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$35.00 Instant

$25.00 Mail-in Rebate11-129-093 $199.99
$164.99
select item 3 quantity of item 3
Hanns-G HZ281HPB 27.5'' 3ms Full HD 1080P HDMI WideScreen LCD Monitor Built-in Speakers
Item #: N82E16824254052
Return Policy: Monitor Standard Return Policy
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Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge.(more info24-254-052.0.120)

1 year: $24.99
2 year: $44.99
-$50.00 Instant
$319.99
$269.99
select item 4 quantity of item 4
ASUS ENGTX560 TI DCII TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support ...
Item #: N82E16814121425
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
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Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge.(more info14-121-425.0.120)

1 year: $24.99
2 year: $44.99
-$10.00 Instant

$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card14-121-425 $529.98
$509.98
($254.99 each)
select item 5 quantity of item 5
Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-750 750W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE ...
Item #: N82E16817371049
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$35.00 Instant

$25.00 Mail-in Rebate17-371-049 $129.99
$94.99
select item 6 quantity of item 6
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
Item #: N82E16835100007
Return Policy: Consumable Item Refund Only Return Policy $11.98
select item 7 quantity of item 7
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9
Item #: N82E16820233144
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy -$5.00 Instant
$79.99
$74.99
select item 8 quantity of item 8
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813131730
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge.(more info13-131-730.0.120)

1 year: $23.99
2 year: $39.99
$209.99
select item 9 quantity of item 9
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K
Item #: N82E16819115072
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options19-115-072|hide options19-115-072)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge.(more info19-115-072.0.120)

1 year: $23.99
2 year: $39.99
$219.99
select item 10 quantity of item 10
OCZ RevoDrive OCZSSDPX-1RVD0230 PCI-E 230GB 4 x PCI Express MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Item #: N82E16820227710
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options20-227-710|hide options20-227-710)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge.(more info20-227-710.0.120)

1 year: $39.99
2 year: $79.99
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate Card20-227-710 $439.99
Subtotal: $2,017.88

 

[Patrick4357]

I've heard that a lot of computers are having trouble with the SSD/HDD Combo, I don't know how hard it is to fix the problem, but it is possible from what I have read. This is my new system build so far.

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128500
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226184
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371049
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161372
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

Thank you all so far for the help. Any more advice, or am I missing anything really?

 

[Patrick4357]

And also, what is a good CPU cooler. I plan on over clocking.

 

[Patrick4357]

Sorry to post back to back, but is the video card able to be OC'd?

 

[gkay09]

^ CPU Cooling -
Xig GAIA
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233082

As for the video card, Yes you should be able to overclock the video card to say 900MHz without any issues by using just the AMD/ATI's CCC,...

 

[reaper2794]

Why would you get that ram when you can get G.Skill Ripjaws X for $34...

and the Hyper 212+ is $30 on amazon

 

[Patrick4357]

Ok an update on my build so far. Any suggestions are welcome.


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

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128500

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151100

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226184

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161372 x2 crossfired

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

Heatsink/Fan: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065


Anything else? I also read up on the SSD, would like one for boot and a few games, but also heard they had problems with SSD/HDD combo.

 

[tokencode]

I highly recommend going with an ASUS over a Gigabyet board based on my personal experiences.