Any recommendations for my future gaming rig?

[KarthXLR]

So here's what I've got planned so far:

First bundle:
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail
MSI P55-GD65 LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9Q-8GBRL
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
HIS H587F1GDG Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity
Cost: $934

Second Bundle:
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 ASCR 20000:1 (1000:1) Built-in Speakers
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
Cost: $502


I'm going to be carrying over anything that's salvageable: My 600 W PSU and my DVD Drive.

I need a job 

[Didzo]

NEEDS MOAR RAM.

Also, you could probably shave some case on both the CPU and MoBo by going for an AMD processor without much of a decrease in performance.

[HeK]

Also, you could probably shave some cash on both the CPU and MoBo by going for an AMD processor and living with overheating, high power draw and unexplained instability.

[Surf314]

[quote author=Didzo link=topic=4209.msg136853#msg136853 date=1266175154]
Also, you could probably shave some cash on both the CPU and MoBo by going for an AMD processor and living with overheating, high power draw and unexplained instability.

[/quote]

I don't really have any of those problems. But their memory controller isn't as good so you have to make sure you buy RAM that works best with AMD.

[KarthXLR]

I think I'll stick with Intel just because they've earned my trust so far. I'm not planning on overclocking either. (Lol I'm even considering if my dad would let me. He doesn't trust overclocking in the slightest.)

[KarthXLR]

Also, should I spend some money on a nice sound card, or will my stock one be fine?

[Versus]

I don't see any audio ports on that motherboard :

[KarthXLR]

I don't see any audio ports on that motherboard :

The joke




My head

[Greatbacon]

[quote author=Versus-pwny- link=topic=4209.msg136884#msg136884 date=1266188496]
I don't see any audio ports on that motherboard :

The joke




My head
[/quote]No joke bro, take a look, there's nothing for audio on it.

[zaneyard]

[quote author=HeK link=topic=4209.msg136862#msg136862 date=1266177242]
[quote author=Didzo link=topic=4209.msg136853#msg136853 date=1266175154]
Also, you could probably shave some cash on both the CPU and MoBo by going for an AMD processor and living with overheating, high power draw and unexplained instability.

[/quote]

I don't really have any of those problems. But their memory controller isn't as good so you have to make sure you buy RAM that works best with AMD.
[/quote]
neither do i, my amd works very well

[Kirby]

[quote author=Surf314 link=topic=4209.msg136863#msg136863 date=1266177479]
[quote author=HeK link=topic=4209.msg136862#msg136862 date=1266177242]
[quote author=Didzo link=topic=4209.msg136853#msg136853 date=1266175154]
Also, you could probably shave some cash on both the CPU and MoBo by going for an AMD processor and living with overheating, high power draw and unexplained instability.

[/quote]

I don't really have any of those problems. But their memory controller isn't as good so you have to make sure you buy RAM that works best with AMD.
[/quote]
neither do i, my amd works very well
[/quote]



Ditto.

Also, lol @ server motherboard

[Wedge]

[quote author=zaneyard link=topic=4209.msg136892#msg136892 date=1266193627]
[quote author=Surf314 link=topic=4209.msg136863#msg136863 date=1266177479]
[quote author=HeK link=topic=4209.msg136862#msg136862 date=1266177242]
[quote author=Didzo link=topic=4209.msg136853#msg136853 date=1266175154]
Also, you could probably shave some cash on both the CPU and MoBo by going for an AMD processor and living with overheating, high power draw and unexplained instability.

[/quote]

I don't really have any of those problems. But their memory controller isn't as good so you have to make sure you buy RAM that works best with AMD.
[/quote]
neither do i, my amd works very well
[/quote]



Ditto.

Also, lol @ server motherboard
[/quote]

Lol yeah, I saw that.  How the hell did you even get a link to server mobos?

[Kirby]

[quote author=Kirby, the Axe Zealot link=topic=4209.msg136898#msg136898 date=1266196506]
[quote author=zaneyard link=topic=4209.msg136892#msg136892 date=1266193627]
[quote author=Surf314 link=topic=4209.msg136863#msg136863 date=1266177479]
[quote author=HeK link=topic=4209.msg136862#msg136862 date=1266177242]
[quote author=Didzo link=topic=4209.msg136853#msg136853 date=1266175154]
Also, you could probably shave some cash on both the CPU and MoBo by going for an AMD processor and living with overheating, high power draw and unexplained instability.

[/quote]

I don't really have any of those problems. But their memory controller isn't as good so you have to make sure you buy RAM that works best with AMD.
[/quote]
neither do i, my amd works very well
[/quote]



Ditto.

Also, lol @ server motherboard
[/quote]

Lol yeah, I saw that.  How the hell did you even get a link to server mobos?
[/quote]




$10 says dropdown searches on newegg for mobtherboards with specific CPU Slot/RAM Slot requirements.

[Versus]

also stick with the i5 750

[Surf314]

How big of a difference is there between i5 and i7 beside the price?

[KarthXLR]

[quote author=Wedge link=topic=4209.msg136908#msg136908 date=1266198879]
[quote author=Kirby, the Axe Zealot link=topic=4209.msg136898#msg136898 date=1266196506]
[quote author=zaneyard link=topic=4209.msg136892#msg136892 date=1266193627]
[quote author=Surf314 link=topic=4209.msg136863#msg136863 date=1266177479]
[quote author=HeK link=topic=4209.msg136862#msg136862 date=1266177242]
[quote author=Didzo link=topic=4209.msg136853#msg136853 date=1266175154]
Also, you could probably shave some cash on both the CPU and MoBo by going for an AMD processor and living with overheating, high power draw and unexplained instability.

[/quote]

I don't really have any of those problems. But their memory controller isn't as good so you have to make sure you buy RAM that works best with AMD.
[/quote]
neither do i, my amd works very well
[/quote]



Ditto.

Also, lol @ server motherboard
[/quote]

Lol yeah, I saw that.  How the hell did you even get a link to server mobos?
[/quote]




$10 says dropdown searches on newegg for mobtherboards with specific CPU Slot/RAM Slot requirements.
[/quote]
Precisely the reason I want your guys help. >_>

[Kirby]

Here's a good one
or this

[Didzo]

[quote author=zaneyard link=topic=4209.msg136892#msg136892 date=1266193627]
[quote author=Surf314 link=topic=4209.msg136863#msg136863 date=1266177479]
[quote author=HeK link=topic=4209.msg136862#msg136862 date=1266177242]
[quote author=Didzo link=topic=4209.msg136853#msg136853 date=1266175154]
Also, you could probably shave some cash on both the CPU and MoBo by going for an AMD processor and living with overheating, high power draw and unexplained instability.

[/quote]

I don't really have any of those problems. But their memory controller isn't as good so you have to make sure you buy RAM that works best with AMD.
[/quote]
neither do i, my amd works very well
[/quote]



Ditto.
[/quote]

My CPU temp tops out at 42C with TF2 running at max everything along with other programs running on my second screen.

No issues at all with it.

[Versus]

i have a amd phenom and wish i'd gone intel :-[

[zaneyard]

i have a amd phenom and wish i'd gone intel :-[

that's cause you're rich and can afford top of the line