Time to build!

[Tuqui-tuqui]

if you are picking anything up at microcenter the sales staff usually sucks.

But the returns are pretty easy.
BTW... if you can make it to paterson NJ... it is 3.5 % sales tax. This might save you some but of course you have to come to paterson.

Too far from me. Long Island is far enough as it is from Queens without a car

[goldenfooler]

ahh no car issue. ok just wanted to save you some if you were in manhattan not that bad. But then again I just remembered the toll hike and that would wipe out any savings.

PS since your in NYC area... you should go see the book of mormon. Very good saw it last week. (well you should like south park humor a little bit)

[goldenfooler]

I guess yonkers one is to far away as well.

[Tuqui-tuqui]

Sorry, but I'm going to use this to link the places I am going to buy the pieces from (and for anyone who is looking to get ideas how to get parts):

Heatsink Thermaltake Frio $39.99 after rebate
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0333155 (In-Store Pick-Up)

Power Supply Corsair 650TX V2 $92.24
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Enthus...4115182&sr=8-1 (Free Shipping)

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB $219.99 after rebate
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-S...4115813&sr=1-1 (Free Shipping + Rebate - Cheaper at newegg)

Motherboard Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 $128.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 (Free Shipping)

CPU Intel i5-2500k $179.99
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0354589 (In-Store Pick-Up)

Memory 4GB G.Skill Ripjaws F3 4GB 12800 DDR3 $33.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2800CL9D-4GBRL (Free Shipping)

Case Cooler Master HAF 912 $47.99 after rebate
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0343331 (In-Store Pick-Up)

DVD Lite-On 24X SATA DVD+/-RW $19.99
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0322335 (In-Store Pick-Up)

HDD Varied Brand and Sizes $40 - $80
(Varying sizes)


ESTIMATE TOTAL $ 773.17 - $ 813.17 (cheaper HDD) - $ 853.17 (more expensive HDD). Total does not include shipping/taxes (if any).

[Duke{CLR}]

That is a great price for that CPU.

Are you planning on overclocking at all?

[Tuqui-tuqui]

That is a great price for that CPU.

Are you planning on overclocking at all?

Yes (which is why I got the heatsink), but it will a bit before I do.

[Tuqui-tuqui]

SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES!

Grabbed a few things. It seems the system (without the thermal cooler fan) will be a lot less than planned

I also posted this in the first page for quick updates

[Tweek]

definitely gonna build a new pc... my laptop won't handle the upcoming games. thx Tuqui

[Tuqui-tuqui]

definitely gonna build a new pc... my laptop won't handle the upcoming games. thx Tuqui

No problemo. Remember to keep an eye on the links so you can save more mullah.

[WalkinTarget]

I REALLY like that CM 912 HAF case ! So much so that I bought two of 'em WITH 500w PSUs for $45 after rebate. The PSU is nothing special, but it will easily power a 560ti or a 6950, so I hope you like it as much as I like mine.
Its a HUGE case, and feels every bit as large as my Antec 180B, altho it will also let in a lot of dust with the air vents all over the place.

[Tuqui-tuqui]

I REALLY like that CM 912 HAF case ! So much so that I bought two of 'em WITH 500w PSUs for $45 after rebate. The PSU is nothing special, but it will easily power a 560ti or a 6950, so I hope you like it as much as I like mine.
Its a HUGE case, and feels every bit as large as my Antec 180B, altho it will also let in a lot of dust with the air vents all over the place.

Oh, I certainly expect a lot of dust in there. I saw a set-up by someone else and I based my off of that. And the case just looked great... with plenty of room too. I'm actually very happy about the purchase (even though I still have not seen the case. Tweek picked up the case for me this past weekend and he is still to pass by and drop it off. jerk )

EDIT: And I'm getting a 650watt PSU just because I want to make sure I can OC the system in the future. More of a precautionary item than anything else.

[WalkinTarget]

I'm actually very happy about the purchase (even though I still have not seen the case. Tweek picked up the case for me this past weekend and he is still to pass by and drop it off. jerk )

Jerk, indeed !! Thats just mean to do that to you.

Cases have come a long way from only 5 years ago, when black was the new color to have. Now even the cheap ones have CPU backplate cutouts and plenty of cable routing holes cut into the proper places. Rolled corners to eliminate paper cuts, easy mount optical sliders that get rid of screws ... the list goes on and on.

I think CoolerMaster is tops in the field as far as best bang for the buck on a case purchase. They may not always make the most beautiful case designs, but they cover the model line from top to bottom at low price points and incorporate features that higher end cases are offering.

[Tweek]

CoolerMaster is awesome!
after many long hours today, Tuqui and i finally got my first gaming system built.

THX TUQUI!!! UR DA BOMB!

pics coming soon

[Tweek]

CoolerMaster is awesome!
after many long hours today, Tuqui and i finally got my first gaming system built.

THX TUQUI!!! UR DA BOMB!

pics coming soon

here are the pics...
http://imgur.com/a/twVbk#5NMUu

[Tweek]

here are the pics

http://imgur.com/a/twVbk#5NMUu