Looking into getting a Gaming PC for about $1400

[theTank77]

So I totally shit the bed and never updated this thread with a list of suggested hardware. Here's what I've picked out. Feel free to ask questions or give feedback.

CPU: Intel Core-i5 3570K - $230 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16819116504

Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V PRO - $215 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16813131819

SSD: Samsung 830 series 128GB - $100 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16820147163

HDD: Seagate 1TB 7200RPM - $90 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16822148840

GPU: EVGA GTX 670 FTW - $400 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16814130802

Case: BitFenix Raider Mid-tower - $90 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811345009

RAM: G.Skill ARES 8GB (2x4GB) - $45 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16820231546

PSU: XFX 650W modular - $100 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16817207022

CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 - $65 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16835181015

Optical Disk: ASUS DVD Burner - $19 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16827135204

PSU extension cable - $5 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16812226050

That puts my cart at $1385 shipped to my front door. Should be the same to ship to New Mexico. A machine with these specs would RIP apart current games and games for years to come. The motherboard will run 2 cards no problem so you've even got room to upgrade.

I hope this helps!

all of this except i would get the Corsair H80 not the 60. the H60 only has a 25mm thick radiator and doesn't cool all that well. You're better off with a good air cooler than the H60. The H80 has a 38mm thick radiator. It is a lot better for cooling.

Also I would get this case instead Cougar Evolution because that BItfenix case doesn't have as good of cooling. Also its the same price and the Cougar is a full tower case.

Edited August 10, 2012 by theTank77

[Dwn4BassAlan]

So I totally shit the bed and never updated this thread with a list of suggested hardware. Here's what I've picked out. Feel free to ask questions or give feedback.

CPU: Intel Core-i5 3570K - $230 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16819116504

Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V PRO - $215 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16813131819

SSD: Samsung 830 series 128GB - $100 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16820147163

HDD: Seagate 1TB 7200RPM - $90 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16822148840

GPU: EVGA GTX 670 FTW - $400 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16814130802

Case: BitFenix Raider Mid-tower - $90 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811345009

RAM: G.Skill ARES 8GB (2x4GB) - $45 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16820231546

PSU: XFX 650W modular - $100 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16817207022

CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 - $65 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16835181015

Optical Disk: ASUS DVD Burner - $19 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16827135204

PSU extension cable - $5 http://www.newegg.co...N82E16812226050

That puts my cart at $1385 shipped to my front door. Should be the same to ship to New Mexico. A machine with these specs would RIP apart current games and games for years to come. The motherboard will run 2 cards no problem so you've even got room to upgrade.

I hope this helps!

This^^^

(But dont forget about sales tax, what is it there like 5%?) But you could get a 12 or 16GB ram for not much more. if it is alot though, you could shave the money from these 2 places:

a cheaper PSU with more power, ready for SLI http://www.tigerdire...7&Sku=T925-3083

and maybe a cheaper Case, I have it and it fits everything perfectly, with tons of room, it even fits my cooling fan which was HUGE, and for $40 after rebate (which is legit just got mine)

http://www.tigerdire...0&Sku=C283-3122

But bottom line? I would wait if at all possible until november, those sale prices will make you cry if you buy it now and it goes on sale later haha, I made the mistake of not realizing 4th of July would bring up sales, i could have saved nearly $200!

Edited August 22, 2012 by Dwn4BassAlan