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System Name | MadDogTen's |
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Processor | Intel Core i5-3570K |
Motherboard | ASRock Z77 Pro3 |
Cooling | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler |
Memory | Kingston 4GB x 2 - DDR3 1333 CL9 |
Video Card(s) | EVGA SuperClocked 01G-P3-1461-KR GeForce GTX 560 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP |
Storage | Samsung SSD 830 128 GB - Seagate Barracuda 320GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive |
Display(s) | ASUS VH192D Black 18.5" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 1366 x 768 |
Power Supply | hec X-Power Pro 650 650W Continuous |
Software | Windows 7 64x |
So, I'm planning on upgrading my CPU, Motherboard, Ram, and Case.
/Story /Rant
I recently upgraded my Videocard to a EVGA SuperClocked GeForce GTX 560 (Fermi) (Not Ti Sadly), which was a huge mistake on my part (At least, upgrading that BEFORE my CPU), as my FPS is only very slightly improved in games (Like Far Cry 2 or Crysis), which was the whole point of buying it. Only AFTER the purchace was I informed that my CPU is whats really keeping me down (Though I did only have a 8600 GT before). If I upgraded it first, then at least I would of had an overall performance Boost with everything. So, pretty much that $200 is sitting in my computer collecting dust right now.
/End
Hence, the reason I am going to first ask you guys here on what I should get so I do not make that mistake again.
So, I have a Budget of about $600 (Including Tax and Shipping) to spend, which I also want whatever I buy to be Easily Upgradable in the Future (So I don't have to by a New Motherbored/Ram to upgrade my CPU later on) and using new Technology (As in DDR3). The case is more or less optional (I COULD use my current one, but it is pretty old and breaking), but I would like to include that if possible.
What I have currently picked out is (Though I'm still looking [Updated with Recommendations below])-
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR...
Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Tu...
ASRock Z68 PRO3 GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA ...
CORSAIR CAFA70 120mm A70 Dual-Fan CPU Cooler
NZXT Tempest 210 CA-TP210-01 Black Steel / Plastic...
Which all adds up to $628.98 (Including Tax and Shipping)
So how does that look? Also, Does anyone know if my current power supply (Listed in System Specs) would be able to run that all, and OC the CPU?
Note- This is for a Gaming Computer. If possible, I would like to run games like Crysis 1 and 2, Far Cry 2 (and 3), Metro 2033, and Dead Island at Max (or at least close to it).
/Story /Rant
I recently upgraded my Videocard to a EVGA SuperClocked GeForce GTX 560 (Fermi) (Not Ti Sadly), which was a huge mistake on my part (At least, upgrading that BEFORE my CPU), as my FPS is only very slightly improved in games (Like Far Cry 2 or Crysis), which was the whole point of buying it. Only AFTER the purchace was I informed that my CPU is whats really keeping me down (Though I did only have a 8600 GT before). If I upgraded it first, then at least I would of had an overall performance Boost with everything. So, pretty much that $200 is sitting in my computer collecting dust right now.
/End
Hence, the reason I am going to first ask you guys here on what I should get so I do not make that mistake again.
So, I have a Budget of about $600 (Including Tax and Shipping) to spend, which I also want whatever I buy to be Easily Upgradable in the Future (So I don't have to by a New Motherbored/Ram to upgrade my CPU later on) and using new Technology (As in DDR3). The case is more or less optional (I COULD use my current one, but it is pretty old and breaking), but I would like to include that if possible.
What I have currently picked out is (Though I'm still looking [Updated with Recommendations below])-
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR...
Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Tu...
ASRock Z68 PRO3 GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA ...
CORSAIR CAFA70 120mm A70 Dual-Fan CPU Cooler
NZXT Tempest 210 CA-TP210-01 Black Steel / Plastic...
Which all adds up to $628.98 (Including Tax and Shipping)
So how does that look? Also, Does anyone know if my current power supply (Listed in System Specs) would be able to run that all, and OC the CPU?
Note- This is for a Gaming Computer. If possible, I would like to run games like Crysis 1 and 2, Far Cry 2 (and 3), Metro 2033, and Dead Island at Max (or at least close to it).
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