New Quiet Gaming Build

Cool1Net6

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My current PC is reaching EOL and I haven't kept up on technology changes. I am lost when it comes to PSU size, Mobo's, RAM, and a bunch other stuff, so I am asking for help.

1 : What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming (SC2, Diablo 3, TF2, Dirt 3, LoL), Videos (Media Center), Programming, General Computing

2 : What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? $900 Including Tax/Shipping

3 : Which country do you live in? FL, USA

4 : What exact parts do you need for that budget? Case, CPU, Mobo, Memory (8GB), HDD, PSU, GPU, Cooler, SATA DVD Burner, Associated Cables & Fans

5 : If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? 1x128GB SSD

6 : Will you be overclocking? Mildly, want the option

7 : What is the max resolution of your monitor? 24" @ 1920x1200

8 : When do you plan on building/buying the PC? In 1 Month

9 : What features do you need in a motherboard? USB 3, SATA 6

10 : Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? Yes, Windows 7

Additional Info:
  • Computer sits in my bedroom. It needs to be quiet + No flashy lights please.
  • Need 2.5" Bracket for SSD if not included.
  • Want to perform a moderate, safe overclock, then forget about it.

Parts I Like:
$140 - Antec P280 Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
$230 - Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 ...

Thank you very much :)
 
Prelim build:
$330 - Intel Core i5-2500K CPU + MSI P67A-G43 Intel P67 ATX Motherboard
$35 - Patriot Signature PSD38G1600KH 2 x 4GB DDR3 1600 RAM
$208 - MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC GTX 560 1GB PCI-E Video Card
$86 - Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
$18 - LG iHAS124-04 DVD Burner
$70 - Seasonic S121II 620 620W PSU
$120 - Fractal Design Define R3 Arctic White ATX Case
$30 - Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus HSF for LGA 1366 and LGA 1156
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Total: $897 shipped
 
Might be a bit over $900 since no MicroCenter in FL.

Part list permalink: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Mw8
Part price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Mw8/by_merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($22.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($112.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 6950 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair CC600T ATX Mid Tower Case ($149.97 @ Mac Connection)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $890.90
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated 2012-01-15 19:41 EST-0500)
 
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