Good Gaming Computer?

[addam]

Hi, I'm trying to custom build a gaming PC, which I want to be able to play all new games for maybe the next 5 years. I'm also trying to keep costs as low as possible. Can anyone advise me on whether the components I have are a good combination, or should I get different ones?

• Intel Core i7 2600 3.4GHz LGA1155 Processor
• Intel BearUp Lake DH67BL Motherboard
• Cooler Master RC-310 Elite 310 Mid Tower Chassis
• Seagate 1TB Barracuda SATA6 7200RPM Hard Drive
• Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 120mm Case Fan
• LG GH22NS40 SATA Combo Drive
• Kingston DDR3-1333 8GB (2x4GB) RAM
• Asus ENGTX560 DCII TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX560 16xPCIE 256-bit 1GB GDDR5
• Silverstone ST50F-ES Strider Essential Power Supply - 500W

Thanks

[Cranky]

Addam id look at a different motherboard.

Id get 1600Mhz ram
The CPu has to be the 2500 or 2600 K the K being very important

FOr that pc id get a 600W minimum PSU gx 650 springs to mind
I would get a different Graphics card . for the same price as a DCII 560TI you can get a 570GTX at some places.

Your best bet is to PM joker on this forums as he helps people build pcs and since ive been trolling this forums he has helped about 10-15 people and every single one came back a happy camper

remember a good PSU now can save you allot in the future as it has a 5 year warranty and you are not likely to change it.

IF funds is a problem id suggest going for a 2500K and a good cooler and you can oc it to 4.5Ghz. You dont need anything more to run any game .

[addam]

I'll ask him, thanks

[simon]

I wouldn't touch a i7 2600 if this is for gaming. Rather go 2500k.
I have that motherboard, haven't had any problems with it but I think there are better ones out there for the same price. Asus boards spring to mind.
If you are keen on Nvidia then go 560Ti rather but just know that AMD are releasing the 7 series which is better so you might want to give them some consideration first.

[addam]

Also, where's the best place, online shop or physical store, to buy computer components in terms of availability and price? I can't find a 2500k i7 on sybaritic.co.za, which is where I've been going

[czc]

Also, where's the best place, online shop or physical store, to buy computer components in terms of availability and price? I can't find a 2500k i7 on sybaritic.co.za, which is where I've been going

Where have you been looking?

http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/pro...ducts_id=52069

Also Joker is opening his own store, so ask him for a quote.

[addam]

Where have you been looking?

http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/pro...ducts_id=52069

Also Joker is opening his own store, so ask him for a quote.

I'm actually looking for an i7.

And how do I find and contact joker? I don't know my way around these forums properly yet.

[Cranky]

I'm actually looking for an i7.

And how do I find and contact joker? I don't know my way around these forums properly yet.

they gave you this link earlier?

http://mygaming.co.za/forum/member.php/21-The-Joker

also pcinternational is the best walk in store for me.

then computersonly.co.za is the otehr one that is a good walk in store,

But as i said your best bet would be joker he will ave you bucks and help you build your rig

[czc]

I'm actually looking for an i7.

And how do I find and contact joker? I don't know my way around these forums properly yet.

http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/pro...ducts_id=52074

[addam]

Thanks for the advice. Just one question, how do I find and contact Joker? I have no idea how to search for members.