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Cromation
2013-01-31, 01:39 PM
Alright so Im gearing up to build a new comp for mostly just gaming since after playing PS2 so much i realized my current machine is lacking.

So far:
Processor:
Intel i5 Ivy Bridge
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504

Heatsink:
Coolermaster Hyper 212 Plus
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

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

SSD:
Intel 520 Series Cherryville 240gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167086

RAM:
G.Skill Sniper Series 2x4GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231460

Now for the stuff Im not sure about and could use peoples opinion are the MoBo, Graphics, and PowerSupply.
So far these are my options.

MoBo:
Intel
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121639
ASRock
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293
ASUS Sabertooth
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131821

Graphics:
EVGA SuperClocked+ GeForce GTX 660 Ti 3gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130812
MSI Geforce GTX 660 Ti 2gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127696
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 2gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125443
Galaxy GeForce GTX 670 4gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162118

and PS:
Corsair Enthusiast Series TX650 650W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020
CoolerMaster Pro M2 620W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171068

Any help would be great. Also if you know of any good deals on said items that would be cool. Im still lookin around myself to see if I can snag something cheap.

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: Believe I fixed the links. I checked them after updating them and they worked.

Goku
2013-01-31, 01:56 PM
All your links are dead. Once you fix them I'll look it over.

Rbstr
2013-01-31, 02:47 PM
Yup, all links are broken.
But based on what you've typed:
Looking at buying a Sabertooth motherboard but only a GTX660Ti? You've got priorities mixed up dude.
Get the ~$100 is ARRock Z77 and bump the graphics to a 670.

Cromation
2013-02-01, 09:37 AM
bah. lemme fix the links.

thanks for the advice.

Cromation
2013-02-01, 10:34 AM
Goku saw your link on your sig.

If you are looking for help building a new computer please copy and paste these questions into a new thread and answer each one. When answering each one do it to the fullest as that will give you the best potential on getting good feedback. If you live outside the USA please say what website you would like to buy from (even if it isn't in English).

1. Are you building this computer yourself or having one built for you (Like HP, Alienware, or even a small shop)?

Building it myself.

2. What is your budget and does that include shipping/taxes?

I am expecting a little over $1000. Around $1200 would be ideal.

3. Where do you live (Please list town, state, and country)?

Slidell, LA, USA

4. What do you need this computer to do (like gaming, Photoshop, and so on)?

Gaming, Coding(mostly for school atm)

5. What parts will you need for the computer? List what parts specifically, saying you need everything will not do.

Processor, Case, SSD(for main files), Graphics, Ram, Mobo, Heatsink, Powersupply

6. Are you reusing any parts for this computer? If so say what parts (make and model).

Western Digital 2TB Green
Old Asus DVD Burner
Some leftover fans from my current machine.

7. What kind of monitor/resolution do you have or want to get to use for the computer?

Currently I am using 2 Samsung LCD 23" 2333T and would like to stick with those for now.

8. Do you have already have a OS or do you need one? What OS is that?

I have Windows 7 professional, but was thinking about upgrading to Windows 8. Haven't looked into it much yet to make the decision

9. What are you looking for the motherboard to have feature wise? Like SLI, Crossfire, Firewire, USB 3.0, Sata 6.0 Gb/s, and so on.

SLI and USB 3.0 would be nice for the future

10. Any plans to overclock the CPU or GPU?

I've never really OC'd a comp, I think if I got a new machine setup I might try to do it to my old system to see if I can do it without destroying anything. Especially before doing it on my new buy.

11. What time kind of time frame are you planning on ordering these parts?

I am currently waiting on getting a large check back then I will be buying it so I am basically just getting everything in line until I get the check. Could be a week could be over a month, before I ever see the check.

Rbstr
2013-02-01, 12:04 PM
I think I'd just get a bog-standard 670 and not go for the 4gb version, especially since you're not at some really high resolution. The gigabyte version with the big fans is supposed to be cool and quiet. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125438

For motherboards:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157296
Or, because I'm an Asus guy: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131823

SLI is not a future-proofing technology. Its something you use to go balls-to-the-walls in the present.
Replacing an old single card with a new single card down the road is a happier experience than . Plus money saved today (by not getting a fancy-pants motherboard) is worth more than money saved in a year or two (buying a second old videocard).

Cromation
2013-02-02, 02:49 PM
Sweet thanks.

Minigun
2013-02-07, 12:19 PM
Couldn't help but notice you were from Slidell, I'm from Lafayette. If you search my post history I just built a rig last summer that totaled $1100 with OS. Might be worth taking a look at given the price range. Seems like your using many of the same components.