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knorton · 05-07-2011, 11:31 AM

Hello, I'm looking to build a PC with primary usage being for gaming.

My budget is more based on bang for buck verses cutting edge or budget , and I think that would be around 1k to 1.5k

My picks are based mostly on recommendations that I've seen by reading the forums.

I'm not planning on OC or SLI/Crossfire.

I'm open to any review suggestions etc. Thanks in advance for assistance.

MB
ASUS P8P67-M PRO (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

CPU
Intel Core i5-2500 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500

Video Card
EVGA SuperClocked 012-P3-1572-AR GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support ...

PSU
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible ...

RAM
CORSAIR XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 Desktop Memory Model CMX8GX3M2A1333C9

HD
Western Digital Caviar Black WD5002AALX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Optical Drive
ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM

OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit English 1-Pack - OEM
Any reason to consider professional?

CASE
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
OR
COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

David M · 05-07-2011, 11:36 AM

That looks like a good build to me. The only thing I might do different is to have a regular sized ATX board, but that one will work.

***glc*** · 05-07-2011, 12:11 PM

The only reason to consider Win 7 Pro is if you need XP Mode and extra management tools, primarily network-oriented.

I would probably get a P8P67 LE board.

knorton · 05-07-2011, 12:18 PM

Thanks,

Switching to this Board.

ASUS P8P67 LE (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Any preference on the two Cases I linked. Does either one have an advantage, i'm looking for a good case without neon lights.

***glc*** · 05-07-2011, 12:56 PM

Personal preference. Read the reviews. I hate lights too.

05-07-2011, 11:31 AM	#1
knorton Member (2 bit) Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2	New Build Review Hello, I'm looking to build a PC with primary usage being for gaming. My budget is more based on bang for buck verses cutting edge or budget , and I think that would be around 1k to 1.5k My picks are based mostly on recommendations that I've seen by reading the forums. I'm not planning on OC or SLI/Crossfire. I'm open to any review suggestions etc. Thanks in advance for assistance. MB ASUS P8P67-M PRO (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard CPU Intel Core i5-2500 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500 Video Card EVGA SuperClocked 012-P3-1572-AR GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support ... PSU CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible ... RAM CORSAIR XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 Desktop Memory Model CMX8GX3M2A1333C9 HD Western Digital Caviar Black WD5002AALX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive Optical Drive ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM OS Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit English 1-Pack - OEM Any reason to consider professional? CASE Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case OR COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-07-2011, 11:36 AM	#2
David M Techphile. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 5,959	That looks like a good build to me. The only thing I might do different is to have a regular sized ATX board, but that one will work. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Asus P8P67 WS Revolution \| Intel 2600K @ 4.7 GHz \| Win 7 Pro 64 \|8 gigs Corsair 1600 \| Two Diamond 6990's in Crossfire\| Corsair AX1200 \| Thermalright Silver Arrow \| Western Digital Black 2TB 64 meg cache \| Lian-Li PC-A71B \| Logitec Z-5500 \| Three Asus 26" VW266H monitors running under Eyefinity \| Last edited by David M; 05-07-2011 at 11:40 AM.

05-07-2011, 12:11 PM	#3
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,767	The only reason to consider Win 7 Pro is if you need XP Mode and extra management tools, primarily network-oriented. I would probably get a P8P67 LE board. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-07-2011, 12:18 PM	#4
knorton Member (2 bit) Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2	Thanks, Switching to this Board. ASUS P8P67 LE (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard Any preference on the two Cases I linked. Does either one have an advantage, i'm looking for a good case without neon lights. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-07-2011, 12:56 PM	#5
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,767	Personal preference. Read the reviews. I hate lights too. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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