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Gaming Rig Upgrade

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snappistol

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Here is a rundown list to make it easier.


1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Strict gaming
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
Whatever it takes.
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
Jacksonville, Florida
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
CPU - cannot decide on either SB/IB. (2500K or 3570K or 3750K) I will be overclocking.
Motherboard - something reliable (need advice, I dislike MSI)
RAM - 8GB reliable (need advice)
SSD - 120~GB (need advice, again something reliable; Crucial M4 comes to mind)
PSU - 650-700W I am guessing would be sufficient.
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Antec 900
Video - GTX 560 ti
Hard drives - WDC WD10EADS-00L5B1 and Samsung HD204UI
6) Will you be overclocking?
Yes, using a H80
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
1440x900
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Within 30 days.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? etc.
SATA 6Gb/s ; USB 3.0 ; will never be doing SLI
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license?
Yes

Comments and insight would be appreciated.

Thanks
 
Just go with a 2500k, the price for IB right now isn't worth it when it's less than 5% faster than SB clock for clock. Therefore, unless they are the same price or within' 5% of one another, not worth it.

Just go with the 2x4GB G.Skill Ripjaw DDR3 1600 RAM kit for under $50. Get two of them if you want, it's cheap.

Crucial M4 is a good product.

If you are not running multiple GPUs, then 650W will be plenty. Search for an Antec, Corsair or Seasonic 650W PSU; they are usually the best bang for your buck so grab the cheapest. (Ensure the Corsair unit is a V2 however)
 
$210 Intel Core i5-3570K
$190 Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H cheapest MB I saw with an Intel NIC since you don't like MSI
$125 Crucial M4 128GB SSD
$48 Samsung MV-3V4G3/US 4GBx2 DDR3-1600
$90 CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W
 
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Any intentions of upgrading that screen? 1080p LCD's are pretty cheap these days and that would probably improve your gaming experience.
 
Mmk, so here is what I have come up with... which is exactly what you guys suggested.

GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD5H
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 2.5" MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intel Core i5-2500K
 
Looks ok. Just make sure you can take advantage of that Corsair 750W deal.
 
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