first time builder

[mcav209]

I like everything but, please listen to pp and.go with an i5 2500k. Even though the amd line may have 6 cores games today will never need six cores.

yea ive been looking into that lately since thats pretty much the same response i keep getting from everyone... and i do plan on overclocking but for now i just want to build the thing.. dont know anything about overclocking and im most likely gonna use crossfire so tell me what you guys think.

like i said im not overclocking or using crossfire yet but plan to so if something doesnt look like its compatible let me know, this is my first ever build and i most likely looked over something..

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[Fat.Clown]

Diablo 3 doesn't take much to run, any processor mentioned above will be just fine.

 

[Oreo]

I agree, anybody going for a gaming build and doesn't go the Sandy Bridge route is crazy.

 

[PP Mguire]

Not everybody plans to upgrade theirs every few years either. A 2500k will last a good long time.