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    Gaming system for $700.

    Really considering the advice. Very glad I asked the question. I have never messed with OCing the 2500k and if I upgrade my cooler, that would certainly give me the confidence that I can eek an extra 10 - 15% power out of it. Is my PSU really that bad? Here is a link to the exact model...
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    Gaming system for $700.

    Thermatake purepower 600 I5 2500k 8 gig ram AMD 6870 Intel Gigabyte mobo
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    Gaming system for $700.

    Looking to upgrade my rig from 2011 and have about 700 to spend. Mostly using it for 1080p resolution gaming and would like to get into video editing for youtube uploads and twitch streaming as well. Here's what I need Chip Cooler Mobo Video Card Memory SSD Here's what I have Case 500watt...
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    Budget SLI capable board for i5-2500k

    1 thumbs down for the ASRock z68 ext3 gen3... Just bought one from newegg and I think I have my first ever DOA. 2 of the Dimm sockets wont allow the mobo to post if there is ram in there and I cant get either video card to show a signal. Only way I can even see the bios is if I use the on...
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    Gigabyte Z68 for $120?

    You convinced me. I went with the ASRock xtreme 3 gen 3... Thanks
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    Gigabyte Z68 for $120?

    fixed
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    Reworking the PC (wow what a ride)

    Good call on the Ram....Didn't really think about the size of the modules being an issue. Ultimately OCing just isnt a huge deal for me cause Im playing games at 1650x1050 and I believe the CPU won't ever be the bottle neck anyways. Only other stuff I do on my PC is websurf and occasional...
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    Reworking the PC (wow what a ride)

    I'm buying something tonight...The other guy suggested he was buying the gigabyte board. Would the ASRock be any better? Here's my build with the last decision being the MOBO. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072...
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    Gigabyte Z68 for $120?

    Hi guys...about to pull the trigger on a new I-5 2500K and am looking to spend about $120 bucks on a Mobo. It this about the best value at that price point? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128502 Using for games only Looking to OC about as much as a stock HSF...
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    Gigabyte Z68 for 120?

    Ill post in the Intel Mobo section. Apologies for oversight.
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    Gigabyte Z68 for 120?

    Hi guys...about to pull the trigger on a new I5 2500K and am looking to spend about 120 bucks on a Mobo. It this about the best value at that price point? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128502 Using for games only Looking to OC about as much as a stock HSF...
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    Currently Intel Dual Core e7200 Gigabyte P45 chipset mobo 4 gigs DDR2 ram AMd 4850 512 ram...

    Currently Intel Dual Core e7200 Gigabyte P45 chipset mobo 4 gigs DDR2 ram AMd 4850 512 ram GPU Win 7 64 bit Professional
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    Reworking the PC (wow what a ride)

    It seems that Newegg has the same card with free shipping at 185 but a 20 dollar rebate + Dirt3 game (meh whatever in my case but still) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150561 Amazon has it for 180 + 5.55 in shipping and no rebate that I can see...
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    Reworking the PC (wow what a ride)

    I like your parts list and I'm contemplating the same but why not go for the 1600 ram?
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    Reworking the PC (wow what a ride)

    OK this is scary now Antipunt....We are literally the same guy looking at the same stuff...I'm just going to let you do all the research and just let me know what you buy and I'll buy the same thing...haha
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