Building a new desktop, this time for real!

[Ketchup345]

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.

[Ezodagrom]

Well, about the 2500 and 2500K, the difference is that the Core i5 2500K can be overclocked (it has an unlocked multiplier), while the 2500 can't be overclocked.

Here's my suggestion:
Processor: Intel Core i5 2500 3.3GHz - $209.99
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-P67A-UD3 - $129.99

Memories: GSkill 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL9 Ripjaws - $49.99
EDIT: Scratch this, there's some new memories designed specifically for the Sandy Bridge platform:
Memories: GSkill 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL9 Ripjaws-X - $49.99

Graphics Card: Sapphire Radeon HD6870 1GB - $239.99
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA 6.0Gbps - $89.99
Power Supply: Corsair TX-650W - $89.99
Case: Coolermaster Elite RC-310 - $39.99 (more expensive ones probably have better cooling, but this one should be fine too)
DVD Drive: Asus DRW-24B3LT - $21.99
Operative System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bits OEM - $99.99
Total: $971.91

[Blitzkommando]

Microcenter has the new Sandy Bridge processors for dirt cheap. $150 for the 2400 or $250 for the 2600. Their motherboards are also on quite the heavy discount.

[VioletSkye]

I was getting excited there for a second, then I saw it was in-store pickup only Still that's a great price for anyone who can take advantage of it

[Ezodagrom]

Well, about the 2500 and 2500K, the difference is that the Core i5 2500K can be overclocked (it has an unlocked multiplier), while the 2500 can't be overclocked.

Here's my suggestion:
Processor: Intel Core i5 2500 3.3GHz - $209.99
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-P67A-UD3 - $129.99
Memories: GSkill 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL9 Ripjaws - $49.99
Graphics Card: Sapphire Radeon HD6870 1GB - $239.99
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA 6.0Gbps - $89.99
Power Supply: Corsair TX-650W - $89.99
Case: Coolermaster Elite RC-310 - $39.99 (more expensive ones probably have better cooling, but this one should be fine too)
DVD Drive: Asus DRW-24B3LT - $21.99
Operative System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bits OEM - $99.99
Total: $971.91

Just noticed there's some new memories from GSkill that are designed specifically for the new Sandy Bridge platform, the GSkill 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL9 Ripjaws-X (they cost exactly the same as the previous ones).

[Ketchup345]

I had ordered everything Sunday, so those suggestions are a bit late.

Blitz- In store only, and I'm not going to drive to the nearest store (over an hour away).

Ezo- Looking at the new RAM you linked, literally the only thing I see different is the timing gets -2N added to the end. Is it worth it to return it and upgrade? Or stay with what I have now and I'll get Sandy Bridge designed when I change this ram out in the future?

[Ezodagrom]

I had ordered everything Sunday, so those suggestions are a bit late.

Blitz- In store only, and I'm not going to drive to the nearest store (over an hour away).

Ezo- Looking at the new RAM you linked, literally the only thing I see different is the timing gets -2N added to the end. Is it worth it to return it and upgrade? Or stay with what I have now and I'll get Sandy Bridge designed when I change this ram out in the future?

I was only suggesting the Ripjaws-X because those are at the same price and are a newer kit, but the normal Ripjaws should be fine, most likely there's no difference in performance.