[skyic3]

hahah!, same over here.

[DreamerX]

anyway, SSD technology still not very matured yet and still got lot of room to improve.
just look at this review of hows the TRIM help to boost SSD performance, just done few days ago by anandtech.
AnandTech: Updated: The SSD Improv: Intel & Indilinx get TRIM, Kingston Brings Intel Down to $115

so, just stick to harddisk first. more stable.

[Kazragore]

your 2.5k include monitor, kb/mouse, speakers, etc etc? if not then youre settings should be more or less fine... some might suggest getting better graphics, i say 5870 is far more than enough for maxed settings on most current games. futureproofing is also quite ensured since you are using socket 1366, maybe if you want your PSU to last longer, get a bit higher wattage of around 750W. youll probably need it if you intend to buy another 5870 and xfire them.

[simplyadvanced]

walk into a decent shop in sls and say precisely what you posted

and i promise you will get as good as anything you see here

[DangerousSean]

Originally Posted by simplyadvanced

walk into a decent shop in sls and say precisely what you posted

and i promise you will get as good as anything you see here

A good way to being chop like carrot?

Good to do ur research on required part n price before going down.

[Xavior]

Originally Posted by Kazragore

your 2.5k include monitor, kb/mouse, speakers, etc etc? if not then youre settings should be more or less fine... some might suggest getting better graphics, i say 5870 is far more than enough for maxed settings on most current games. futureproofing is also quite ensured since you are using socket 1366, maybe if you want your PSU to last longer, get a bit higher wattage of around 750W. youll probably need it if you intend to buy another 5870 and xfire them.

Yup, was going to futureproof this setup.
my old setup is too old to be futureproofed.
Am using an amd not even a duo core.
Most prob wont xfire the cards thou. If newer cards are out, i think it's better to get the newer cards instead. So i guess 700w should be enough.... i hope.

[skyic3]

if u are getting monitor all that, it will be really have to try cut down cost if can.
600watt will do actally, dun have to spend extra cost. since u are not oc.
CM HAF RC 932 (is fine, im using it. just that its really heavy.)
WD 1TB 32MB ( 500gb will do a?ctaully, get the black one.) its really alot enough. for me
Team Elite DDR3 1333 6BG( can? i will get ocz or team xtreem for my personally itself)
H5850 is gd enough =D

[Typlo (x3m)]

if you got the money to got for HD5870 jus wack... and also if you can squeeze a raptor for OS and apps wack lo!!

[Xavior]

Originally Posted by Typlo

if you got the money to got for HD5870 jus wack... and also if you can squeeze a raptor for OS and apps wack lo!!

bah~ i wish i had that much money. -.-"
I whack the rest of the system you whack the raptor for me?

[Xavior]

Originally Posted by skyic3

if u are getting monitor all that, it will be really have to try cut down cost if can.
600watt will do actally, dun have to spend extra cost. since u are not oc.
CM HAF RC 932 (is fine, im using it. just that its really heavy.)
WD 1TB 32MB ( 500gb will do a?ctaully, get the black one.) its really alot enough. for me
Team Elite DDR3 1333 6BG( can? i will get ocz or team xtreem for my personally itself)
H5850 is gd enough =D

Nah. not getting monitor. already got a 23" dell a few mths back.
mouse and keyboard maybe. thinking of getting a mamba.

[solidus_grey]

Maybe can try this:

ASUS P7P55D with Intel i5 860 $649
Xigmatek Dark Knight Cooler $76
Xigmatek i5 Bracket $18
Team Xtreme dark DDR3 1600 CL7 2x2GB $179
Powecolor HD5870 1GB $589
WD Caviar Black $90
Sony 24X SATA DVD-Writer OEM $44
Corsair HX620 PSU $179
Lian-Li PC-7FW Casing $199
Razer Mamba $199
Logitech G-15 Keyboard $159

Total $2393

Just a suggestion

[windowsseven]

For me, I think if we go with Asus MO, graphic card also can stick with ASUS, since the different between Powercolor and Asus is not much. Please correct me if I am wrong, since I am only newbie.

@Xavior: Hi, I also have the same demand, to get a gaming rig, around this budget. Shall we meet for a cup of coffee, and discuss ^_^ (call me if you are interested 81098198)

[Xavior]

mmm. i'm not going to go after asus gfx thou. heard one too many horror stories about them from my friends. =x

I most likely will be getting this rig during the PC show timing where all the hardware goes on sale. =D

[Xavior]

Just saw stuff with regards to usb 3.0
is it coming out any time soon?

[Typlo (x3m)]

Originally Posted by Xavior

bah~ i wish i had that much money. -.-"
I whack the rest of the system you whack the raptor for me?

2.5k sure can wack... sure got space to spend on others...