Looking at a new build for recording/composition and the upcoming round of games (Skyrim, BF3, etc). I prefer quality parts, i.e. ASUS, Corsair, Lian-Li, etc. I will also be upgrading to a 1920x1200 monitor soon.
Here's what I'm looking at right now, looking to buy within a week or so. I usually do a big upgrade every 2 to 3 years. I'm still running a e8400 and a 4850 (yikes!). Any thoughts on parts that have better price to performance ratio, keeping in mind quality and reliability?
Thanks!
Part list permalink / Part price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($310.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus P8P67 (REV 3.1) ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($157.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Dominator 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($97.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Intel 320 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 6950 2GB Video Card ($264.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Lian-Li PC-B10 ATX Mid Tower Case ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($153.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1425.79
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
Here's what I'm looking at right now, looking to buy within a week or so. I usually do a big upgrade every 2 to 3 years. I'm still running a e8400 and a 4850 (yikes!). Any thoughts on parts that have better price to performance ratio, keeping in mind quality and reliability?
Thanks!
Part list permalink / Part price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($310.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus P8P67 (REV 3.1) ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($157.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Dominator 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($97.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Intel 320 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 6950 2GB Video Card ($264.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Lian-Li PC-B10 ATX Mid Tower Case ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($153.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1425.79
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
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