Hey everyone,
I have frequented the forums in the past and noticed how helpful everyone here is. I signed up today to post my build as well as try to contribute to other posts I may be able to help.
I got this build from a recent member and would like to know if it is in my best interest to replicate it. I have waited over two years before I have had the means to purchase a respectable machine and after research this build seems to nail it in my opinion.
Processor - 224.99
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K
Motherboard - 184.99
ASUS P8P67 PRO LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Video Card - 199.99
EVGA 01G-P3-1380-KR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) SSC+ 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
PSU - 89.99
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 ...
RAM - 69.99
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBXM
Total thus far is just under $800. I would like to keep it under $1000 but would like to know if anyone has any suggestions or improvements with these components.
The machine will mainly be used as a mock HTPC but also used for ripping/encoding/converting video as well as gaming when the kids come over.
I have a case, hard drive, CD / DVD burner, OS, mouse, keyboard, and monitor.
Thanks for looking and I appreciate all responses.
January, 2011
I have frequented the forums in the past and noticed how helpful everyone here is. I signed up today to post my build as well as try to contribute to other posts I may be able to help.
I got this build from a recent member and would like to know if it is in my best interest to replicate it. I have waited over two years before I have had the means to purchase a respectable machine and after research this build seems to nail it in my opinion.
Processor - 224.99
Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K
Motherboard - 184.99
ASUS P8P67 PRO LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Video Card - 199.99
EVGA 01G-P3-1380-KR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) SSC+ 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
PSU - 89.99
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 ...
RAM - 69.99
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBXM
Total thus far is just under $800. I would like to keep it under $1000 but would like to know if anyone has any suggestions or improvements with these components.
The machine will mainly be used as a mock HTPC but also used for ripping/encoding/converting video as well as gaming when the kids come over.
I have a case, hard drive, CD / DVD burner, OS, mouse, keyboard, and monitor.
Thanks for looking and I appreciate all responses.
January, 2011