I built a computer in 2007, but have not kept up on new technology. I would like to run Planetside on High settings. I have already purchased a video card, an ssd, and a psu. I have picked out a few more things.
Video Card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130812
SSD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820167093
PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153158
I am pretty set on overclocking the i5 3570k for my CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116504
I am pretty set on this Fractal Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811352025
And pretty set on this cooler and second fan for push/pull:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103099
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835426015
What I am trying to figure out is RAM and Mobo.
A friend has been helping me out and recommended MSI, but others have recommended AS Rock. I personally liked the Intel but a friend pointed out that they aren't that great for overclocking and are over priced.
MSI:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130643
ASRock:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157293
Intel:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813121639
In addition, I understand that as ram goes from 1333 to 1600 and up, so does the CAS latency. So, what is the proper balance between Ram speed and CAS latency? Is there a perfect medium? If so, I need to make sure I get ram that is compatible with the MOBO.
I am willing to spend up to $400 on motherboard and Ram, but if I can get the same performance for less I definitely want to do that.