Need new build asap for D3 & BF3 especially...

[Alag280]

ok so i decided to get the... i5-3570k ivy and im leaning towards either a 580 GTX from ebay or 670...what do u guys suggest?

i need help choosing

mobo
psu
case
ram

i also want to get the CM 212 aftermarket cpu heatsink...but whats the difference between the 212 plus and 212 evo?

appreciate the help guys.

my budget is around 900-1100$

[alaskan_thunder]

I have this GTX580 for sale. Instead of looking @ eBay :)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121467

It can do over 1Ghz core. Silent card too. It is a monster :D

Let me know if you are interested (and where you are located)

*Motherboard should most definitely be Z77(So you get out of the box compatibility with Ivy Bridge) This is a good solid Gigabyte board ; This Biostar is also getting great reviews too! Also depends on what you want out of your motherboard too, SLI/CFX? Extra features?

*PSU, any good 700-850W should be fine, Single 12+ Rail with atleast 52+ Amp (Like this model, I have the GS700 series in a system, Great solid PSU)

*Ram - Corsair DDR3 1600. Seems about what everyone is running smoothly and cool.

*Case - I am partial to Mid-towers, I like the Rosewill Challenger case (it fits everything perfectly, with great airflow) although a lot of people like the Corsair D series cases, very easy cable management and air flow)

[Alag280]

how much u asking for the card? my location stamford, ct 06902

[red_dog007]

GeForce 670 $400
Intel i5 $240
Motherboard ~$120
4x4GB G.Skill Sniper Series 2133MHz $120
Rosewill Challenger $100
Vertex 4 SSD $150
Evo heatsink $33
AX750watt PSU $170

The Evo is slightly larger, and it is lighter. The fan also pushes more air.


Over, but I recommend getting an SSD if yo don't already have one!
Over budget but worth the extra bills imo. Some of what I picked out has promos right now, so maybe save ~$50 or so with the promos.

[alaskan_thunder]

GeForce 670 $400
Intel i5 $240
Motherboard ~$120
4x4GB G.Skill Sniper Series 2133MHz $120 -2133 is overkill for Sandy/Ivy - there is no real gains.
Rosewill Challenger $100 - This is only $50
Vertex 4 SSD $150
Evo heatsink $33
AX750watt PSU $170 - A bit much in price for it. Good PSU, Yes. But there are plenty that are cheaper (and just as good) for like 40-50$ less.

The Evo is slightly larger, and it is lighter. The fan also pushes more air.


Over, but I recommend getting an SSD if yo don't already have one!
Over budget but worth the extra bills imo. Some of what I picked out has promos right now, so maybe save ~$50 or so with the promos.

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