Gaming Build Advice Needed

[Sam8D8n]

1. What YOUR PC will be used for. Trying to build a gaming desktop rig to dedicate to my 42" Sony Bravia "monitor". Looking for good graphics quality on new games (ie Civ 5)

2. What YOUR budget is. Price is not that important. Looking to keep it around $1500 or so, but not set in stone.

3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from. USA
4. IF YOU have a brand preference. Nope

5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts. Nope again

6. IF YOU have searched and/or read similar threads. Yes

7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds. Plan on Overclocking it.

8. What resolution YOU plan on gaming with. 1080p (1920 x 1080)

9. WHEN do you plan to build it? In the next couple of months
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Please critique my build (dont worry i can take it) because i have not built a computer in a number of years, and could easily be overlooking something obvious. I fear i might be over-designing for my needs, but am not sure if that is true. Im really trying to build a future looking (not aesthetics, but up-gradability), gaming computer that can handle the graphics required for a 42 LCD TV. And if you have any better suggestions, please leave them too.

Here is what i thought would work for me.

mobo: ASUS p8p67 Pro $189.99
CPU; Intel core i7 2660k 3.4 Gz Quadcore $329.99
GPU: Radeon HD 6950 2GB $299.99
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB)HD $89.99
BD/DV LG Black Blu-Ray Disk combo $59.99
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 $159.99
Cooling System: would like to do liquid cooling, but not sure (~$250)
Power Supply : EnerMax modu82+ $144.99


Total:~$1500

Again, thanks for the anticipated help.

 

[mnewsham]

paying too much, you dont need that CPU go with this combo.

This motherboard.

This psu, your current one is way overpriced.

 

[mfenn]

paying too much, you dont need that CPU go with this combo.

This motherboard.

This psu, your current one is way overpriced.

:thumbsup: That about covers it!

 

[endlessmike133]

paying too much, you dont need that CPU go with this combo.

This motherboard.

This psu, your current one is way overpriced.

I think he should just get a Gigabyte UD3 + 2500k + free Civ 5 combo and buy a Hyper 212 separately.

I would also recommend the GTX 570 over the 6950 (much better performance and drivers..)

 

[Zargon]

also not a half bad suggestion.

 

[Sam8D8n]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I had a feeling i was over-designing it. Will let ya know what i end up choosing.

 

[ImpulsE69]

paying too much, you dont need that CPU go with this combo.

This motherboard.

This psu, your current one is way overpriced.

I'm going to sound like a noob here, but how did you find the combo? I can't seem to get to it by searching, and I dont see it in the combo deals section...

 

[Anomaly1964]

paying too much, you dont need that CPU go with this combo.

This motherboard.

This psu, your current one is way overpriced.

Quote:
Originally Posted by mnewsham
paying too much, you dont need that CPU go with this combo.

This motherboard.

This psu, your current one is way overpriced.

:thumbsup: That about covers it!

These guys know their stuff...

 

[mfenn]

I'm going to sound like a noob here, but how did you find the combo? I can't seem to get to it by searching, and I dont see it in the combo deals section...

Go to either the Hyper 212+ or i5 2500K product page, scroll down, and then click "Browse More Combos".