So... it has come to a conclusion

[Brian is Huh?!{CLR}]

I have chosen my next gaming rig.. i've paid $900-$1,000ish for everything. a Friend works at a shop and got me some killer deals for some of these to come by.

cpu:Intel Core i7 2600K
mobo:MSI P67A-GD53 B32 PCI Express gen2 x16 slots
cpu hs:Scythe Mugen Rev B
ram: Patriot G series ‘Sector 5’ Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1600
vid card: EVGA Geforce GTX 460 SC ( i will change later on )
case: NZXT Phantome (friend had an extra one )
psu: Corsair TX850W
ssd: OCZ Vertex 2 60GB SSD (mainly for gaming)
hdd: Seagate Barracuda - 2 TB (for everything else NOT related to gaming
cd drives: LiteOn DVD-RW
os: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
monitor: using my samsung 46inch LED tv

pics coming soon! some of the items aren't all coming at once..i'd say give it a week or 2!

HOLY CRAP! IM SO EXCITED! TEHEHEHE *runs around like a lil girl*

[Donziboy2]

Grats!!!!!!!!
Just order mine last night

[Rand{CLR}]

Way too many of you guys are upgrading. Making me jealous that I can't swing one right now because of my fence replacement.

-Rand

[AmazingRedd]

haha brian, niceee!! looking forward to seeing some pics.

[Brian is Huh?!{CLR}]

Way too many of you guys are upgrading. Making me jealous that I can't swing one right now because of my fence replacement.

-Rand

well... this is the year where the most anticipated game comes out so.. :P
btw its my 2nd actual gaming comp i ever built lol.

[Dead...Again]

Looks good. One problem I see: that SSD is probably going to be too small. I have a 120GB SSD, and it was half full after installing the OS and drivers. I would recommend getting at least a 120GB drive.

[Brian is Huh?!{CLR}]

Looks good. One problem I see: that SSD is probably going to be too small. I have a 120GB SSD, and it was half full after installing the OS and drivers. I would recommend getting at least a 120GB drive.

yea i know, i was thinking the same.. but it was almost a freebie so i took it. :]

[juneau]

Way too many of you guys are upgrading. Making me jealous that I can't swing one right now because of my fence replacement.

-Rand

Same here. I really need to upgrade my PC.

[Brian is Huh?!{CLR}]

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all my parts are here (EXCEPT MY CPU ) i missed the package yesterday!!!!.. just got to pick up some zip ties and some minor stuff..
but wont be able to do any work this weekend.. getting ready for mothers day..

more pics will come when i start working on it

[Infamous]

you have a water cooler and a CPU fan? i must admit, you got me confused. is the fan to keep your old rig cooler or something?

if that MSI board is anything like mine, there is a straight up OC switch on the board itself, 10/15/20% OC no fuss.

[Duke{CLR}]

Nice! i do love me a nice retail package shot.

[Brian is Huh?!{CLR}]

you have a water cooler and a CPU fan? i must admit, you got me confused. is the fan to keep your old rig cooler or something?

if that MSI board is anything like mine, there is a straight up OC switch on the board itself, 10/15/20% OC no fuss.

my friend threw in the water cooler for free as a freebie.. i didnt get any of these from neweggs or tiger.. got it thru my friends comp shop. same goes for the 60 SSD got it for free too.. so who knows if i might need it later or give it way.

yea the MSI mobo has the OC switch "1sec OC" or w/e its called.
MSI Global ?€“ Mainboard - P67A-GD53 (B3)

[Infamous]

hell, i guess go with the water cooler. even if its only the h50, i bet it does better than the fan.

bummer on the no cpu yet, thats the most important part( unless you are missing some other part, then that is the most important one!)

[Brian is Huh?!{CLR}]

hell, i guess go with the water cooler. even if its only the h50, i bet it does better than the fan.

bummer on the no cpu yet, thats the most important part( unless you are missing some other part, then that is the most important one!)

yep thats the main one..sadly i'll have to wait till monday to go pick up the CPU at the ups pick up warehouse afterwork