Putting together PC want opinions.

Your build is not bad actually. But, you might as well get an Sandy Bridge cpu build. A core i5 2500K is only $219.99 and there are P67 chip-set mobo for $135-$150

What is the max budget on this build?
 
Okay, can you please link me to some suggestions?

$1400 MAX. Also, the 3D monitor isn't set in stone so don't count it.
 
Consider something like this

Case - Coolermaster RC-690 for $79.99 ($10 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137

Case length is deep and can accommodate long video cards.

CPU (Intel Corei5 2500K) + RAM (Mushkin Enhanced Silverline 8GB (2x4GB) both for $286.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.619073

PSU (Corsair 650TX) + HDD (Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB) both for $141.98 ($10 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.616874

MOBO - MSI P67A-C43 (B3) for $124.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130571

*Note: only 1 x PCI-Express 2.0 x16 slot.

Oh, maybe consider a bigger lcd monitor for more immersive gaming. You should still have enough to cover the monitor in the budget
ASUS VE276Q Black 27" for $289.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236091
 
Okay thanks updated per your suggestions except the monitor. I forgot to add Windows 7 HP OEM, also this will be a guest gaming computer and me and my roommate both have 24' monitors.
 
Aaahh. I see... So, the Windows 7 O/S is factored in the $1400 budget also? You'll still have enough for the Win 7 O/S included if you stick with the Acer 24" monitor for $180

Oh, by the way, make sure you take advantage of the CPU + RAM combo and the HDD + CPU combo to save some cash. Also, your not from CA are you? Or, other states where you'll be paying tax from NewEgg?

I just noticed also you have a Sony SATA DVD Rom drive. You might as well get a SATA DVD Burner like this ASUS Black 24X DVD+R for $17.99
 
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Just my .02, but I dont like MSI from the last couple years. Here is an alternative that gets you that 27" too.

220 Intel Core i5-2500K + a game
130 BIOSTAR TP67B+ LGA 1155
75 G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (promo EMCKGJE69)
80 XFX P1-650X-CAG9 650W (Promo EMCKGJE53)
290 XFX HD-695A-CNFC Radeon HD 6950 2GB
290 ASUS VE276Q Black 27" 1920X1080
65 SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB
60 COOLER MASTER HAF 912
19 LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R
100 Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Shipped total of 1339. Plus you get a 10 dollar Newegg gift card & 60 in MIR.


Every bit the performance as above, but put money in other places. More can probably be shaved off with combo's that I didn't really look for also.
 
I would love to hear some other opinions on the above build. I am looking to order a very similar build this weekend but was spending closer to $1800. This would save me a ton plus allow me to add a SSD or two.

Jeff
 
go for the g500 at $35 the mx518 is pushing its limits, where a g500 can be had for $40 and provides more controls for your mouse (eg 500/1000hz sampling which i find essential for myself)
 
Okay, I have ordered my comp using the parts HWG suggested, my question is is there anything really different between putting the PC together using those parts as opposed to before? I put the computer in my sig together but just curious if everything is basically the same? Like the line method when applying thermal paste etc.
 
Building a computer from scratch is the same as it has been for years.

I've heard many recommendations for the "best" TIM application method, so I recommend following the instructions specific to the TIM that you plan on using. (Many product webpages also have instructions available.)
 
Azureth said:
Okay, I have ordered my comp using the parts HWG suggested, my question is is there anything really different between putting the PC together using those parts as opposed to before? I put the computer in my sig together but just curious if everything is basically the same? Like the line method when applying thermal paste etc.
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Pretty straightforward. PSU, RAM, positioning the standoff for the motherboard, Looks like they still using the pushpin method on installing the factory heatsink on the cpu. Careful when installing the factory heatsink onto the 2500k cpu. It's different than installing the factory heatsink on your AMD cpu.
 
HardwareGuru said:
Pretty straightforward. PSU, RAM, positioning the standoff for the motherboard, Looks like they still using the pushpin method on installing the factory heatsink on the cpu. Careful when installing the factory heatsink onto the 2500k cpu. It's different than installing the factory heatsink on your AMD cpu.
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How so?
 
Also, would you recommend me updating the BIOS or any of the Utilities or do you think they'll be fine as-is?
 
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