I've returned to see if this would be an acceptable computer build for gaming, and if someone could tell me where I could make cheaper alternative changes without cutting in performance. This is my first time attempting to build a computer and as such I want to make sure I get all the right parts, and any tips or tricks would help a lot. So here we go; (Prices are from TigerDirect.com)
-G452-0128 Gigabyte 6 Series Motherboard, max memory supported 16GB: $129.99
3 SATA 3.0GB/s headers
2 SATA 6.0GB/s headers
1 HDMI Port
2 PCI Express x1 slots
2 PCI Express x16 slots
14 total USB ports
2 USB 3.0 ports
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7303313&sku=G452-0128
-i5-2500K Quad Core 3.3GHz processor (expandable to 3.7 by overclock) $219.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7073161&sku=I69-2500K
-1TB Western Digital Hard Drive $59.99
7200 RPM
6.0GB/s SATA
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7288051&sku=TSD-1000EALX
-Visiontek Radeon HD5670 Graphics Card $69.99 (Refurbished)
1GB DDR5 Memory
Crossfire supported
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7122205&sku=V261-5671
(Looking for a suitable non-refurbished replacement)
Everything else;
-Case: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5536352&sku=C283-1244
-DVD Drive: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=685654&sku=S203-8585
-600 Watt Power Supply: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4434993&sku=C283-1206
-8GB RAM: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=226347&sku=C10-1500
Total Price; $858.80 including shipping.
My question is if this is a good deal, if I'm screwing up here, what changes I can make, etc, all help would be appreciated.
EDIT: I'm not aiming to play the newest games on highest settings, say, Fallout 3 as my current aim for right now or WoW on max settings. All games released in 2011 on moderate or low settings and such
-G452-0128 Gigabyte 6 Series Motherboard, max memory supported 16GB: $129.99
3 SATA 3.0GB/s headers
2 SATA 6.0GB/s headers
1 HDMI Port
2 PCI Express x1 slots
2 PCI Express x16 slots
14 total USB ports
2 USB 3.0 ports
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7303313&sku=G452-0128
-i5-2500K Quad Core 3.3GHz processor (expandable to 3.7 by overclock) $219.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7073161&sku=I69-2500K
-1TB Western Digital Hard Drive $59.99
7200 RPM
6.0GB/s SATA
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7288051&sku=TSD-1000EALX
-Visiontek Radeon HD5670 Graphics Card $69.99 (Refurbished)
1GB DDR5 Memory
Crossfire supported
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7122205&sku=V261-5671
(Looking for a suitable non-refurbished replacement)
Everything else;
-Case: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5536352&sku=C283-1244
-DVD Drive: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=685654&sku=S203-8585
-600 Watt Power Supply: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4434993&sku=C283-1206
-8GB RAM: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=226347&sku=C10-1500
Total Price; $858.80 including shipping.
My question is if this is a good deal, if I'm screwing up here, what changes I can make, etc, all help would be appreciated.
EDIT: I'm not aiming to play the newest games on highest settings, say, Fallout 3 as my current aim for right now or WoW on max settings. All games released in 2011 on moderate or low settings and such