Now that Sandy Bridge has been released, I am going to build a new desktop. I'd like someone to double check what I have, and after the recommendations for the processor, motherboard, and memory, I'll place my order.
Processor: I'm thinking the Core i5 2500K or 2500. Is there any reason to choose the K over the normal 2500?
Motherboard: The other big problem. Any suggestions here?
Memory: How much and what speed?
Graphics Card: Is the Sapphire Radeon HD 6850 1GB still a good choice?
Power Supply: Corsair CMPSU-650TX will still be powerful enough, right?
Hard drive: Western Digital 1TB SATA 6.0GB 7200RPM
Case: I'm thinking either this or this, unless anyone would strongly suggest against both.
DVD Drive: Asus DRW-24B3LT
Operating system: Win 7 Home Premium 64-Bit OEM
Assuming no changes, current price: About $537 before memory, CPU, and motherboard. CPU: up to $225, brings me to $762 tops before motherboard and memory.
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