critic my i5 2500k build

[mfenn]

okay, critic the build


case : corsair 600T
memory : G.skill 1600 2x4GB cas9
cooling : Corsair Hydro H70
mobo : ASUS P8P67 PRO
cpu : i5 2500k
optical : 2xasus sata cd/dvd drives


$795.93


I am going to reuse my 460GTX until they come out with something faster/cheaper.

I wouldn't bother with the PRO version of the motherbord, 8GB of DDR3 1600, or the H70. Knocking those down to what's below gets you pretty damn close to a GPU and platform upgrade.
- i5 2500K + UD3 combo
- DDR3 1333 4GB
- Stock cooler is good for 4.3-4.4Ghz

Hell, dropping the 600T down to something more reasonable gets you all the way there.

 

[BoomerD]

yeah, no side panel.... do they sell a black interior'd HAF 932? haha

http://coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=2992

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119230

or, w/o the big side window:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119160

 

[ViviTheMage]

I think i'll get the HAF 932 ... all your damn posts is swaying me now Boomer.

mfenn, I already got the CPU/MOBO/memory ordered.

Why would I not opt for the pro? I know the dif ... and i'd like the intel nic, and at least 8x8x sli in the future. I also read that thread about 1600 being a 1-5% increase in FPS ... so I opted for it ... it was only a few bucks more, and I am already below my budget keeping the 460 GTX.

 

[BoomerD]

I think i'll get the HAF 932 ... all your damn posts is swaying me now Boomer.

mfenn, I already got the CPU/MOBO/memory ordered.

Why would I not opt for the pro? I know the dif ... and i'd like the intel nic, and at least 8x8x sli in the future. I also read that thread about 1600 being a 1-5% increase in FPS ... so I opted for it ... it was only a few bucks more, and I am already below my budget keeping the 460 GTX.

If I could have justified the extra cost, I would have bought the HAF X case.

http://coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?category_id=18&product_id=2988

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/cooler_master_haf_x/

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?p=29904579

 

[dpodblood]

HAF-X or the 800D are my dream cases, but they are just too expensive to justify the cost.

 

[ViviTheMage]

I got the 600T, the case I really wanted ... and am going to mod a window into it.

 

[mfenn]

Why would I not opt for the pro? I know the dif ... and i'd like the intel nic, and at least 8x8x sli in the future. I also read that thread about 1600 being a 1-5% increase in FPS ... so I opted for it ... it was only a few bucks more, and I am already below my budget keeping the 460 GTX.

The reason not to get all of those things is their additional cost. A few bucks here and there adds up to you still using your GTX 460! :awe:

 

[ViviTheMage]

I ended up below budget .. so in a few months, I may end up getting a 580 GTX when the price drops to $400~, or 570GTX if that goes around $300. Because the 460GTX is playing all my games at high at this res without a hiccup.

I just want me some sandy bridge :-D...can't wait to get the new stuff in.