Looking to build a new computer

[Duke{CLR}]

When I'm home later I'll have to post up my "expected" build and see what you guys think. My cost quickly went from $1,000 to almost $1,400, but I'm far happier with the end result.

This just means it'll be another month or so before I can get everything and put it together, but I think it'll be worth the wait.

Edit: and I greatly appreciate all the help thus far. I feel like having you guys here to help is almost cheating!

z68 is fast approaching and im hoping it causes prices to drop more.

If you are going for high end and have the $$ then you may want to wait for the enthusiast chip set.

[Donziboy2]

Im not so sure they will be worth the premium.

[Duke{CLR}]

Im not so sure they will be worth the premium.

If not they may at least drop the prices of the other parts, it will be fun to watch.

[KJHenf]

Motherboard: MSI P67A-GD65 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V v2.2 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL8D-8GBXM
CPU Cooler: CORSAIR Hydro H70 CWCH70 120mm High Performance CPU Cooler
GPU: GIGABYTE GV-N570D5-13I-B GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
HDD: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

I already went ahead and ordered my case. I got the RV02; the thread I saw on these forums really sold me on it, especially after all I'd read on it. I was reading dozens of threads/reviews on the Asus motherboard I was planning on getting (the P8P67 Pro), most of which seemed to describe small issues. The MSI option you guys suggested seems much better. I also looked into CPU coolers and found that most run into issues with blocking RAM slots. After seeing the system built by Dead Again, I believe, the H70 seemed like a great solution to this and an excellent option for cooling. Because I plan on going with the same mobo/cpu cooler/case, I'd especially love any input you might have on the combo. The RV02 even looked much better than the RV03 in terms of design and just aesthetics.

I've yet to include a CD/DVD reader/writer etc. because it's the last thing to get to on my list. I still have one from a few years back I can toss in to do my OS install and what not until I upgrade it. Luckily, most games can simply be purchased and installed online now-a-days.

But please, if you guys have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.

[Donziboy2]

Looks good. Should keep you gaming for a long time.

Hope to have my 1155 build started in 1-3 weeks.

[Dead...Again]

That is going to be a beast of a system, especially with the GTX 570. That was the one weak point in my system; I am reusing the GTX275 from my previous build.

I love the RV02E case. It was really easy to set up, and the H70 fits really well. The only hiccup I had was that the cutout behind the CPU was a little too small; make sure you put the H70's backplate on the motherboard before you put the board in the case. I agree RE the RV02 vs. RV03. I didn't think the RV03 looked as good either.

It is very easy to OC the 2500K. Just do a google search and you will find some how-to guides.