First Gaming Computer build -1k

[zynxu]

Just asking for a little help, I'm pretty sure all of the componnets work together, but if I'm wrong I'd really like to know. Thank again.

Answer to common questions.

1. I will be gaming with this machine, starcraft II and skyrim for sure. Ideally I'd like to play Skyrim on max settings, but without official release of specs its hard to say.

2. I will not be using this computer for much if any, photoshop media editing or similiar project.

3. I'll be running at 1920x1080p

4. I'd like to be able to upgrade the computer in the future where need be, hopefully not for atleast 2 years though.

5. I am not in a hurry to build this machine and will wait for the release of the amd chips before making final decisions.

Hopefully that solves most of the questions now onto the goods.

CPU Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K [219.99 @ newegg]

Mother Board ASRock P67 EXTREME4 GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard [154.99 @ newegg]

Video Card EVGA 01G-P3-1561-AR GeForce GTX 560 Ti FPB (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
[249.99 @ newegg]

Memory G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL
[51.99 @ newegg] 2 sets 16gigs total

Hard Drive Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
[79.99 @ newegg]

CPU Fan COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 [26.99 @ newegg]

PSU Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply [64.99 @ newegg]

DVD ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM [20.99 @ newegg]


This total comes to 920 without the purchase of a tower. I don't believe a sound card to be necessary, but if I'm mistaken please inform me.

[glc]

There is no need to get the "K" series CPU and the aftermarket cooler unless you are planning on overclocking. I'd rather see a stronger video card and a lesser CPU if that puts you over budget.

I would recommend one of the Asus P8Z68-V boards instead of an Asrock for reliability reasons.

G.skill ram has been having quality and compatibility issues - get Corsair Vengeance low profile ram instead.

I'd rather see an Antec Earthwatts or HCG - or a Corsair TX, HX, or AX power supply.

Sound card is not necessary.