Para Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 Referring to this topic here: http://forums.overclockersclub.com/index.php?showtopic=184476 I started buying new parts for my old computer to test what was wrong. In the end it seems like it is the motherboard that has failed on me now and I am looking to get a new computer. However I am not sure what I should be buying for the Motherboard, RAM and the CPU. It would be great if someone could provide some input. Here is what I have and looking for: Case: Cooler Master CM690 Advanced II PSU: Corsair GS600 Graphics Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 5670 (this is what I am looking for in parts that I do not have at the moment) CPU: Intel Core i5 (not sure which one I should be getting) Memory: 6GB DDR3 (recommendations please) Motherboard: Something within $150 range Any help would be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 for $150 dollars you'd be lucky to get an athlon II CPU, Motherboard and RAM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyDeath Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 I think he meant only the mobo for $150. By the way, the P67 chipset uses dual channel memory, so you can get 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandreadstriker Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 Hi, just trying to help http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131706&cm_re=asus_p67-_-13-131-706-_-Product (ASUS P8P67) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115074&cm_re=i5_2400-_-19-115-074-_-Product (i5 2400) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233173&cm_re=vengeance-_-20-233-173-_-Product (Corsair Vengeance 4GB Cas 8) - I personally like the color as it blends with the MB and performs well Or you could get this if you have a high budget and wants to overclock highly http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157229&cm_re=asrock_p67-_-13-157-229-_-Product (ASrock P67 Extreme4) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072&cm_re=i5_2500k-_-19-115-072-_-Product (i5 2500K) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231430&cm_re=G_skill-_-20-231-430-_-Product (GSkill RipjawsX Cas 7) Hope this helps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 I think he meant only the mobo for $150. By the way, the P67 chipset uses dual channel memory, so you can get 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB. yeah I guess you're right, but what's the build's total budget?? Sandybridges cant fit every budget Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 yeah I guess you're right, but what's the build's total budget?? Sandybridges cant fit every budget In terms of budget... I am aiming somewhere around 1000 dollars. As for motherboards, do you have any other recommendations besides ASUS? I find ASUS tech support terribad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wevsspot Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 Para - a $1,000 budget is plenty to build a decent i5 rig considering what you've already got to start with. Please let us know your locale. If you're in the US here are my recommendations; Motherboard ASRock P67 EXTREME4 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157229 159.99 + 8.50 shipping = 168.49 CPU Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072 224.99 + free shipping Memory G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR3 1600 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314 94.99 + free shipping That comes to a total of $488.47 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 Para - a $1,000 budget is plenty to build a decent i5 rig considering what you've already got to start with. Please let us know your locale. If you're in the US here are my recommendations; Motherboard ASRock P67 EXTREME4 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157229 159.99 + 8.50 shipping = 168.49 CPU Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072 224.99 + free shipping Memory G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR3 1600 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314 94.99 + free shipping That comes to a total of $488.47 Im in Canada. While my budget is $1000, are there parts where I can skim on money? Also some of these brands are new to me, are there any reviews or opinions on these brands? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wevsspot Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 Our Canadian brothers can come to the rescue for retail resources. Every recommendation I made was a "best buy for the buck" recommendation. I see a lot of our Canadian brethren mentioning NCIX as a good parts source for Canada. I can't explain why you haven't heard of ASRock or G.Skill though. Everything I recommended also has plenty of online reviews available, whether it's user reviews (like at NewEgg or Amazon) or professional reviews. Just google them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 (edited) I went to Canada Computers and got this quote: Intel Core i5 2400 189.99 G.Skill Ripjaws X series DDR3 1600MHz (F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL) 84.99 Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3-B3 119.99 Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 84.99 Asus DRW-24B1ST Black Sata 24x DVD-writer 24.99 Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced 89.99 Sapphire Radeon HD 5670 1GB GDDR5 74.88 Corsair GS600 600W PSU 79.99 for a total after taxes: $859.49 Opinions? Also what is the difference between the ripjaws u outlined and the one I was quoted for? Edited May 27, 2011 by Para Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 Will you be overclocking?? That CPU cannot overclock, and I have changes I'd make depending on your answer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 Hmm I do not intend to overclock really but Im to listen to opinions. Also addendum to my previous post: what does the Xseries and Non x series for ripjaws do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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