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avedo0613 · 08-19-2011, 07:36 PM

I am looking to build a new gaming PC since my old PC, being 6 years old, just died on me. I am looking to keep in the $700-$900 range. Will be for primarily gaming. Will be playing Battlefield 3, the old republic, CoD. Here is what i have so far, any advice and recommendations would be appreciated!

Case: NZXT Phantom

Motherboard: ASUS P8P67 PRO

CPU: Intel core i-5 2500k

CPU cooling: Antec Kuhler H2O 620 Liquid Cooling System

Hard drive: WD 1TB caviar black

RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB

GPU: ASUS EAH6850 DC/2DIS/1GD5/V2 Radeon HD 6850

PSU: RAIDMAX Blackstone series RX-700AC 700W

***glc*** · 08-19-2011, 07:58 PM

Replace the motherboard with an Asus P8Z68-V, P8Z68-V LE, or P8Z68-V Pro.

Make sure the Vengeance is DDR3-1600 and 1.5 volt. Low profile version recommended.

Change the PSU to a Seasonic, Corsair TX, HX, or AX, or an Antec Earthwatts or HCG.

Make sure the WD is the SATA 6.0 version with 64mb cache.

avedo0613 · 08-19-2011, 08:12 PM

Thank you!

birddog_61 · 08-19-2011, 08:39 PM

I take it your going to be Overclocking since your wanting a water cooler?
If so and you just have to have water I would recommend the corsair H100, its the best closed loop water cooler on the market right now. If you don't mind going air then I would recommend the NH-d14(if you can fit it) or the thermalright silver arrow. The 3 coolers I mentioned all have right at the same cooling potential, so its really just personal preference as far as the one to choose, as well as what is easier to fit.

avedo0613 · 08-19-2011, 08:43 PM

I will most likely be overclocking. I am new to it so i might not be right off the bat.

Khalil · 08-19-2011, 10:12 PM

You are spending more money on the processor than the video card. When building a gaming rig your priority should be getting the best video card for the money.
Overclocking your processor will do little to nothing when gaming, however spending more money on a video card will give you much better results in gaming.

I recomend going with this Video card Newegg.com - ASUS EAH6950 DCII/2DI4S/2GD5 Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card and if that puts you out of budget then you might want to consider lowering the processor to Newegg.com - Intel Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz 2 x 256KB L2 Cache 3MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I32100

avedo0613 · 08-19-2011, 10:54 PM

I will look into doing that, I'm not opposed to going over my budget a little if necessary.

David M · 08-19-2011, 11:32 PM

I agree, for gaming get the fastest video card you can afford.

08-19-2011, 07:36 PM	#1
avedo0613 Member (3 bit) Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 4	New build, review and recommendations please! I am looking to build a new gaming PC since my old PC, being 6 years old, just died on me. I am looking to keep in the $700-$900 range. Will be for primarily gaming. Will be playing Battlefield 3, the old republic, CoD. Here is what i have so far, any advice and recommendations would be appreciated! Case: NZXT Phantom Motherboard: ASUS P8P67 PRO CPU: Intel core i-5 2500k CPU cooling: Antec Kuhler H2O 620 Liquid Cooling System Hard drive: WD 1TB caviar black RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB GPU: ASUS EAH6850 DC/2DIS/1GD5/V2 Radeon HD 6850 PSU: RAIDMAX Blackstone series RX-700AC 700W Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Last edited by avedo0613; 08-19-2011 at 07:48 PM.

08-19-2011, 07:58 PM	#2
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,767	Replace the motherboard with an Asus P8Z68-V, P8Z68-V LE, or P8Z68-V Pro. Make sure the Vengeance is DDR3-1600 and 1.5 volt. Low profile version recommended. Change the PSU to a Seasonic, Corsair TX, HX, or AX, or an Antec Earthwatts or HCG. Make sure the WD is the SATA 6.0 version with 64mb cache. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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avedo0613 Member (3 bit) Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 4	Thank you! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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birddog_61 Member (10 bit) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Graham, TX Posts: 600	I take it your going to be Overclocking since your wanting a water cooler? If so and you just have to have water I would recommend the corsair H100, its the best closed loop water cooler on the market right now. If you don't mind going air then I would recommend the NH-d14(if you can fit it) or the thermalright silver arrow. The 3 coolers I mentioned all have right at the same cooling potential, so its really just personal preference as far as the one to choose, as well as what is easier to fit. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Case: Thermaltake V9 Blacx Motherboard: Intel DP55WB Processor: I7 875K OC 4.0ghz Cooler: Zerotherm Core92 Ram: Kingston 4gbx2 PSU: CUG-950B(oops) HDD: Intel X-25 40gb SSD, 2 Seagate 1tb drives

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avedo0613 Member (3 bit) Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 4	I will most likely be overclocking. I am new to it so i might not be right off the bat. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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08-19-2011, 10:12 PM	#6
Khalil Avanzato Tecnico Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,380	You are spending more money on the processor than the video card. When building a gaming rig your priority should be getting the best video card for the money. Overclocking your processor will do little to nothing when gaming, however spending more money on a video card will give you much better results in gaming. I recomend going with this Video card Newegg.com - ASUS EAH6950 DCII/2DI4S/2GD5 Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card and if that puts you out of budget then you might want to consider lowering the processor to Newegg.com - Intel Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz 2 x 256KB L2 Cache 3MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I32100 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter birddog_61 likes this. __________________ Want to help cure Cancer and other Diseases? You easily can, all you need is your Computer, Find out how! My Current Rigs 22 Million F@H points for PCmech Is Gluten Killing you or your loved ones?

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avedo0613 Member (3 bit) Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 4	I will look into doing that, I'm not opposed to going over my budget a little if necessary. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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David M Techphile. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 5,959	I agree, for gaming get the fastest video card you can afford. 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 \|

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