Gaming computer $1000 budget

Craigk_c19

Craigk_c19

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Hey guys the $500 dollar build worked great for those of you keeping track :D but i have another friend that wants one to build him a computer that can handle gaming even though he really isnt that much into games but likes to dabble in over clocking anyways he gave me a budget of 1100 what do yall think of this?

Intel Core i5-2500 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor

GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory

EVGA 01G-P3-1561-AR GeForce GTX 560 Ti FPB (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

XFX PRO750W XXX Edition Semi-Modular 80Plus Silver 750 Watt Power Supply

HITACHI Deskstar 7K1000.D HDS721010DLE630 (0F13180) 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

ASUS 24X DVD Burner

APEVIA X-PLORER2 Series X-PLORER2-AL Black / Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

i already have window 7 to put on it i wanted the i5 2500k but they are out of stock :/
 
Wait till the 2500k is in stock or buy it from somewhere else. Much harder to overclock without the unlocked multiplier.

Get a different case. No cable management, and it just looks tacky. (To me)

Switch the hard drive for a western digital, samsung, or seagate.
 
why is Hdd's so much at the moment i remember when i built my computer last year hdd's for my 1 tb only costed me 89 and its even 6Gb/s.. but hdd changed and ill see what i can find on the 2500k other then those factors is it a good build?
 
there was some flooding or something in SW asia where they build them. I think though that they are riding the high horse on it.
 
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there was some flooding or something in SW asia where they build them. I think though that they are riding the high horse on it.
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so dumb that would explain it though! heck im half way attempted to get a SSD since the prices are close right now and then later when they come back down to get a data drive
 
what about this build with AMD instead of Intel?

AMD Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition Deneb 3.6GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Desktop Processor

GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory

EVGA SuperClocked 02G-P3-1469-KR GeForce GTX 560 (Fermi) 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready

XFX PRO750W XXX Edition Semi-Modular 80Plus Silver 750 Watt Power Supply

Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

ASUS 24X DVD Burner

COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler

so should i go witht he intel build or the AMD build? also what needs to be changed with them? Thanks in advanced guys
 
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I've never been a fan of AMD processors. I'm sure they have great potential.

There's a couple desktop builds here under the gallery/desktop tab that may give you some insight. It may be worth while waiting for the items you want most. You can see those systems perform well.
 
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first all the way and a 2500k would be preferred for overclocking, also you want a different case, look at the pics of the inside against this one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

the holes in theis are for routing the cables to reduce clutter and inprove airflow, which the modular psu will help but nothing can make up for a good case. also with this ones rebate and way cheaper shipping it's a good bit cheaper, plus a better brand and better qulity
 
Stick with your original idea of going with Intel.
Find the Intel i5-2500K, it's way better than the non-K.
I'll recommend a 1TB WD Black.
As for the case, I know it's not crazy looking, but the Fractal Design Define R3/XL has amazing cable management and barely any noise coming out of it.
 
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