Gaming computer.

[Gotye]

I can only spend about 600 dollars.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda ES 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 6870 1GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Sony DDU1681S-0B DVD/CD Drive ($17.00 @ Amazon)
Other: Motherboard
Total: $504.95
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-05-29 17:17 EDT-0400)

Which of there motherboards are better?
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz68ad3hb3
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-p67agd53b3

Edit: different PSU

 

[wolfeking]

Just get a Z77 extreme 4 (not the m) from newegg and you will have an insanely good motherboard. the P67 and Z68 are out of date now.

 

[Gotye]

Just get a Z77 extreme 4 (not the m) from newegg and you will have an insanely good motherboard. the P67 and Z68 are out of date now.

Too expensive. I'm not looking for a top-notch MoBo. I just need one that can overclock well.

 

[wolfeking]

your looking at it from the wrong point of view. The extreme 4 is $5 more than the P67 one you linked. It just does not have a rebate. Rebates are not that reliable anyway, so you may or may not get it. Either way out of pocket, you will get a better board for only $5 more and be open to a Gen 3 processor if you want to upgrade later on.

And it overclocks great.

 

[Gotye]

your looking at it from the wrong point of view. The extreme 4 is $5 more than the P67 one you linked. It just does not have a rebate. Rebates are not that reliable anyway, so you may or may not get it. Either way out of pocket, you will get a better board for only $5 more and be open to a Gen 3 processor if you want to upgrade later on.

And it overclocks great.

I'm just going to get this. http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0387325

I get 40 bucks off when I buy it with a CPU.

 

[wolfeking]

that looks to be a good board too.

 

[azeem40]

You will also get a discount with the Z77 mobo.

 

[jonnyp11]

I'm just going to get this. http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0387325

I get 40 bucks off when I buy it with a CPU.

No, get the z77 extreme 4 if you're going there, same price but way better brand, and i'd get the 3570k if you can, but really a 2500k is a bit better on the value side for 20 less.

 

[claptonman]

Really recommend getting a better power supply, like a corsair cx500. Wouldn't trust a 460w coolermaster on this system.

 

[Jiniix]

The ASRock Z75 Pro3 fits any Ivy Bridge CPU and is bosslike. Cheap too.