So after my video card died in my Gaming Laptop (which I've had for almost 4 years) I started to plan on building a pretty nice gaming rig and here is what I came up with. I think I did my research properly but just as a precaution and to make sure there wasn't anything I missed / compatibility issues I figured I would post this here.
EDIT: After taking a lot of advice, reading guides, I've come up with my final build listed below:
My Decisions: UPDATED
Mobo
CPU
Graphics Card
Power Supply
Case
HDD
SSD
Monitor
Other Stuff
RAM
Optical Drive
Wireless Card
Looking for a second opinion on my new rig
Icy The Mage
Undead Cheese
You need a P67 Motherboard to use a 2600K.
I would get a GTX 560Ti over the GTX470.... and unless you're going to SLI to GTX 570's, 750w would be a waste of money. THIS is more than enough.
I would get a GTX 560Ti over the GTX470.... and unless you're going to SLI to GTX 570's, 750w would be a waste of money. THIS is more than enough.
Icy The Mage
Oh wow, that could have gone bad! (Your input is greatly appreciated! 
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What should I be looking for in the P67 mobo then? (I've noticed prices ranging from $140-$380 and have no idea what everything means.)
)What should I be looking for in the P67 mobo then? (I've noticed prices ranging from $140-$380 and have no idea what everything means.)
Elder III
You may have to wait a few days or more to get some P67 mobos; due to the chipset/usb port issues they had, not all are in ready supply just yet.... but they should be soon enough. -------------- If I was looking to do a system overhaul myself I would get the following motherboard (sold out right now):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-574-_-Product
& a 2500k CPU... this will do everything the avid gamer needs at a cheaper cost than the 2600k....
I would buy the Twin Frozr GTX 560 --- they are essentially the same, but the MSI has a better cooler.
The PSU Cheese linked too is plenty as long as you don't go SLI in the future.
You need something like this to go wireless, or a simple usb thumb drive type adapter works too:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16833315041
You don't need a sound card.
Everything else looks fine to me, although you might save $20 on the HDD if you shopped around some more.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-574-_-Product
& a 2500k CPU... this will do everything the avid gamer needs at a cheaper cost than the 2600k....
I would buy the Twin Frozr GTX 560 --- they are essentially the same, but the MSI has a better cooler.
The PSU Cheese linked too is plenty as long as you don't go SLI in the future.
You need something like this to go wireless, or a simple usb thumb drive type adapter works too:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16833315041
You don't need a sound card.
Everything else looks fine to me, although you might save $20 on the HDD if you shopped around some more.
Icy The Mage
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Originally Posted by Elder III
You may have to wait a few days or more to get some P67 mobos; due to the chipset/usb port issues they had, not all are in ready supply just yet.... but they should be soon enough. -------------- If I was looking to do a system overhaul myself I would get the following motherboard (sold out right now):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-574-_-Product & a 2500k CPU... this will do everything the avid gamer needs at a cheaper cost than the 2600k.... I would buy the Twin Frozr GTX 560 --- they are essentially the same, but the MSI has a better cooler. The PSU Cheese linked too is plenty as long as you don't go SLI in the future. You need something like this to go wireless, or a simple usb thumb drive type adapter works too: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16833315041 You don't need a sound card. Everything else looks fine to me, although you might save $20 on the HDD if you shopped around some more. |
So drop the nic Card and get what you linked?
Also, I noticed the motherboards weren't sold out through http://www.tigerdirect.ca/
I have positive experience with them so wouldn't mind using them, and noticed they have a bigger selection too (possibly?).
Snograt
Not too sure why you'll be using a wireless connection "at times." Either your desktop is going to be wired to the router or it isn't, surely? I am confusion.
As you're in Canadaland, sure - go Tigerdirect. Newegg is far and away the best IT etailer in the States, but I think delivery charges need to be cosidered for those of you in America's awesome hat.
As you're in Canadaland, sure - go Tigerdirect. Newegg is far and away the best IT etailer in the States, but I think delivery charges need to be cosidered for those of you in America's awesome hat.
Icy The Mage
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Originally Posted by Snograt
Not too sure why you'll be using a wireless connection "at times." Either your desktop is going to be wired to the router or it isn't, surely? I am confusion.
As you're in Canadaland, sure - go Tigerdirect. Newegg is far and away the best IT etailer in the States, but I think delivery charges need to be cosidered for those of you in America's awesome hat. |
EDIT: FULLY UPDATED MAInPOST!
Edit2: Fully updated again, ordering parts in the morning!