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[jeremy1183]

I have been putting together a list at newegg.com and am wondering if people could look over it and make sure everything is compatible. Also I don't know what size power supply I would need or what type of cpu cooling system. This would be my first build so if I left out any components please let me know. So I would appreciate any help on that. Also could you please rate how this system is for gaming use.

Note: I know I have not added the DVD/CD/BR Rom Drives yet. Still deciding on that.

Case--NZXT Phantom PHAN-002OR Newegg Exclusive Black Finish w/Orange Trim Steel / Plastic Enthusiast ATX Full Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146073

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Motherboard--ASUS P8P67 (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131705

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GPU--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 ...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121425

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CPU--Intel Core i7-2600 Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I72600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115071


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HDD 1-- Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533

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HDD2--Western Digital Caviar Black WD5002AALX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136795

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RAM-CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144

 

[jmsellars1]

The i5-2400 would be pretty much the same (maybe max 5% difference) for gaming. It would also save you a lot of money. Also 8GB RAM isnt necessary for games yet so you could also save money there if you want. As for a PSU i would get a 550-600W modular PSU.

 

[jeremy1183]

That cpu has integrated graphics...does that matter if I was to use a discrete card? also it says combine with h67 chipset so im guessing i would have to change the motherboard as well?

 

[Why_Me]

That cpu has integrated graphics...does that matter if I was to use a discrete card? also it says combine with h67 chipset so im guessing i would have to change the motherboard as well?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072 <----- change the cpu in your build with this one and your good to go.

 

[jeremy1183]

I was told that the "K" means that it could be overclocked. If it has turbo boost to 3.7ghz then what is the max OC speed to keep that stable?

 

[Why_Me]

I was told that the "K" means that it could be overclocked. If it has turbo boost to 3.7ghz then what is the max OC speed to keep that stable?

The max for one of those cpu's is 5.7ghz. With that Asus board up there I'm going to take a wild guess and say 4.6 - 4.8ghz tops which isn't a bad o/c at all.

 

[jeremy1183]

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