2010-10-24, 06:27 PM
Ah, so then you do have salvageable parts. When you say, "No salvageable parts", that implies that nothing from your previous computer can be ported.
Looks like you're going to be doing some overclocking, so you may want to consider an aftermarket cooler.
But now you're going to need to make a choice. You can either drop down the motherboard a bit and get a wonderful AMD 6870 for $239 (which almost doubles the performance) or you can emphasize your processor and go for aftermarket cooling. If you're going to be doing gaming, I suggest going with a lesser motherboard and leaping for the 6870. The i5 is more than capable at stock speeds, and you'll have decent overclocking capability with any motherboard you get in that price range.
Also, I'd recommend against getting the power supply with the case. Usually these combo deals cut as much as they can from the power supply leading to cheap, but bad power. What's your previous case like? Is that salvageable? If so, use that case, drop the power supply/case combo deal from your order, and get a dedicated power supply. You'll thank me later when your PSU doesn't blow out.
Having the extra $200 will mean you can do both - get the upgraded video card and the aftermarket cooler and get a dedicated case + PSU. I'd also recommend going up to the $1200, even if that means you have to save for a few more weeks.
Looks like you're going to be doing some overclocking, so you may want to consider an aftermarket cooler.
But now you're going to need to make a choice. You can either drop down the motherboard a bit and get a wonderful AMD 6870 for $239 (which almost doubles the performance) or you can emphasize your processor and go for aftermarket cooling. If you're going to be doing gaming, I suggest going with a lesser motherboard and leaping for the 6870. The i5 is more than capable at stock speeds, and you'll have decent overclocking capability with any motherboard you get in that price range.
Also, I'd recommend against getting the power supply with the case. Usually these combo deals cut as much as they can from the power supply leading to cheap, but bad power. What's your previous case like? Is that salvageable? If so, use that case, drop the power supply/case combo deal from your order, and get a dedicated power supply. You'll thank me later when your PSU doesn't blow out.
Having the extra $200 will mean you can do both - get the upgraded video card and the aftermarket cooler and get a dedicated case + PSU. I'd also recommend going up to the $1200, even if that means you have to save for a few more weeks.