Need help upgrading my PC

[borisvodofsky]

Also, What is your absolute budget LIMIT.

 

[borisvodofsky]

Here are some choices you can choose from microcenter

Since planet side isn't out, we don't know if it will benefit from i7 vs i5.

2500k
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589

3570k
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388577

2700k (i7) this microcenter currently doesn't have the 3770k
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0376491

Motherboards.

Asus z77pro
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0386887

Asus Maximus 5 gene, (micro atx) but a very good and capable board, not yo mama's microatx
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0390655

Asus Z77 vanilla
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0386886


Does anyone know if the microcenter $50 off motherboard with CPU purchase is still going on?

Yup, i just called microcenter to order an ssd, they said they're still doing $50 off motherboard.

IN THIS CASE,

I would get the Maximus V gene for $209.99 - $50 + 2500k $169.99

= $330 @ 7.75% tax, = $355.6

Buy memory online, to save money, because it's way cheaper online

This kit should do 2133 at 10 10 10

Vengeance 1866 cl 9 kit, $55.99, 1.5v

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengea...p_ob_e_title_1

 

[Spintix]

Here are some choices you can choose from microcenter

Since planet side isn't out, we don't know if it will benefit from i7 vs i5.

2500k
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589

3570k
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388577

2700k (i7) this microcenter currently doesn't have the 3770k
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0376491

Motherboards.

Asus z77pro
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0386887

Asus Maximus 5 gene, (micro atx) but a very good and capable board, not yo mama's microatx
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0390655

Asus Z77 vanilla
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0386886


Does anyone know if the microcenter $50 off motherboard with CPU purchase is still going on?

Yup, i just called microcenter to order an ssd, they said they're still doing $50 off motherboard.

IN THIS CASE,

I would get the Maximus V gene for $209.99 - $50 + 2500k $169.99

= $330 @ 7.75% tax, = $355.6

Buy memory online, to save money, because it's way cheaper online

This kit should do 2133 at 10 10 10

Vengeance 1866 cl 9 kit, $55.99, 1.5v

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengea...p_ob_e_title_1

As far as limit I mainly just want to spend the least I can with ahving a computer that can handle planetside 2 to its full potential. For $355 that is definitely lower than what I was expecting to spend and seems to be the best route so far

 

[borisvodofsky]

As far as limit I mainly just want to spend the least I can with ahving a computer that can handle planetside 2 to its full potential. For $355 that is definitely lower than what I was expecting to spend and seems to be the best route so far

Microcenter is the Cheapest as far as intel + z68/z77 ANYWHERE. If you can drive there, then do it.

it's not $355 total.

$355 for 2500k cpu and Asus Max V.
$56 for 1866mhz cl9 ddr3.

High memory frequency often helps mmo games

$39.99 thermaltake Frio

The thermaltake Frio and ram can be bought ONLINE w/ free ship, save you tax.

total ~ $451


On Planetside 2.

Sony said they're aiming to run the game on 4year old hardware. This probably means lack of optimization for quad cores and hyperthreading.

i5 over i7 is a safe bet in my opinion.

Now, Nvidia Physx. which ps2 will support.

If you want the physx eye candy, you're gonna have to sell your 6950 for an nvidia.

DO NOT do the hybrid build where you have an ATI gfx card, and an nvidia physx card. This is more trouble than it's worth. I had this a while back, Super regret.

 

[Spintix]

Microcenter is the Cheapest as far as intel + z68/z77 ANYWHERE. If you can drive there, then do it.

it's not $355 total.

$355 for 2500k cpu and Asus Max V.
$56 for 1866mhz cl9 ddr3.

High memory frequency often helps mmo games

$39.99 thermaltake Frio

The thermaltake Frio and ram can be bought ONLINE w/ free ship, save you tax.

total ~ $451


On Planetside 2.

Sony said they're aiming to run the game on 4year old hardware. This probably means lack of optimization for quad cores and hyperthreading.

i5 over i7 is a safe bet in my opinion.

Now, Nvidia Physx. which ps2 will support.

If you want the physx eye candy, you're gonna have to sell your 6950 for an nvidia.

DO NOT do the hybrid build where you have an ATI gfx card, and an nvidia physx card. This is more trouble than it's worth. I had this a while back, Super regret.

crap I just bought the graphics card a few months ago :/ Im starting to think I need to get a whole new computer

 

[borisvodofsky]

crap I just bought the graphics card a few months ago :/ Im starting to think I need to get a whole new computer

If you can wait till planet side 2 actually comes out, the low prices arn't going no where. LOL

but, yea, you'll be needing a GTX670 SLI if you want to do the physx and popin' graphics.

 

[2is]

Physx is largely a gimmick. Certainly not worth buying a new card for if you already have a decent one and you don't need SLI for it either.

 

[Spintix]

Can anyone recommend a new case for me to buy? It doesn't need to be all flashy as long as it gets the job done

 

[borisvodofsky]

Can anyone recommend a new case for me to buy? It doesn't need to be all flashy as long as it gets the job done

LOL getting the job done is "reusing" your old case.

 

[Spintix]

LOL getting the job done is "reusing" your old case.

Oh Nice, I hope it will fit all the new stuff, if so I'm good to go.

 

[WoodButcher]

Oh Nice, I hope it will fit all the new stuff, if so I'm good to go.

Check the "form factor" MATX or ATX. If your current case is ATX you'll be fine w/ any mobo that was listed. If the case is Micro ATX the mobo is smaller, only 4 expansion slots as opposed to seven.