Moderate gaming build $1k
Plan to keep system for 3-4 years, Moderate overclocking and gaming. May go to SLI in future.
Current monitor resolution 1920x1080, will replace if I go SLI in future.
I already have keyboard, mouse, optical drive, and operating system.
ram Corsair Vengeance Low Profile 8 GB PC3-12800 1600mhz 240-Pin DDR3 Dual Channel Memory Kit SDRAM CML8GX3M2A1600C​9 by Corsair $49.99
gpu EVGA GeForce GTX 460 1 GB GDDR5 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card (01G-P3-1370-TR​) by EVGA $159.99
***** definitely open to Suggestions on gpu
case Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced Full Tower Case with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 - (RC-932-KKN5-GP​) by Coolermaster $142.77
cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler (RR-212E-20PK-R​1) Offered by LLYtech by Cooler Master $34.91
cpu Intel Core i5-2500K Processor 3.3GHz 6 MB Cache Socket LGA1155 by Intel $214.99
ps Corsair HX Professional Series 750-Watt 80 Plus Certified Power Supply Compatible with Core i7 and Core i5 - CMPSU-750HX by Corsair $137.99
tot ~ 741
mb undecided - prefer "future proof" since I will keep it for 3 - 4 years. Z68, usb3 ports 2, usb 2 mininum - 4 minimum, PCI-E 3 slots 2, Overclockable !
ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 or ASRock Z68 EXTREME4 GEN3 LGA would be ok BUT I prefer to purchase from Amazon rather than newegg.
Gigabyte motherboards are available but am having trouble deciding on one.
Help on selecting a motherboard is greatly appreciated.
Plan to keep system for 3-4 years, Moderate overclocking and gaming. May go to SLI in future.
Current monitor resolution 1920x1080, will replace if I go SLI in future.
I already have keyboard, mouse, optical drive, and operating system.
ram Corsair Vengeance Low Profile 8 GB PC3-12800 1600mhz 240-Pin DDR3 Dual Channel Memory Kit SDRAM CML8GX3M2A1600C​9 by Corsair $49.99
gpu EVGA GeForce GTX 460 1 GB GDDR5 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card (01G-P3-1370-TR​) by EVGA $159.99
***** definitely open to Suggestions on gpu
case Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced Full Tower Case with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 - (RC-932-KKN5-GP​) by Coolermaster $142.77
cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler (RR-212E-20PK-R​1) Offered by LLYtech by Cooler Master $34.91
cpu Intel Core i5-2500K Processor 3.3GHz 6 MB Cache Socket LGA1155 by Intel $214.99
ps Corsair HX Professional Series 750-Watt 80 Plus Certified Power Supply Compatible with Core i7 and Core i5 - CMPSU-750HX by Corsair $137.99
tot ~ 741
mb undecided - prefer "future proof" since I will keep it for 3 - 4 years. Z68, usb3 ports 2, usb 2 mininum - 4 minimum, PCI-E 3 slots 2, Overclockable !
ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 or ASRock Z68 EXTREME4 GEN3 LGA would be ok BUT I prefer to purchase from Amazon rather than newegg.
Gigabyte motherboards are available but am having trouble deciding on one.
Help on selecting a motherboard is greatly appreciated.