Building a new gaming rig

[Matty_Richo]

Hey,

I've decided it's time for me to build a new computer since I'm currently gaming on a Core 2 Duo laptop with an Nvidia 9600 GT. My budget is about $1000 (AUD) and just wondering what your thoughts are?

I've come up with 2 different possible setups so far:

$333   Intel Core i7 2600K 3.4 GHZ
$ 56         Kingston 8GB DDR3 1333 RAM
$145   Nvidia GTX550Ti ASUS 1GB
$168   LG E2441V-BN 24" Screen
$ 64    Asus P8H61
$ 19         Samsung DVDRW Drive
$101   Seagate 1TB HDD

$333   Intel Core i5 2500K
$ 56         Kingston 8GB DDR3 1333 RAM
$199   Nvidia GTX560 ASUS 1GB
$168   LG E2441V-BN 24" Screen
$ 64    Asus P8H61
$ 19         Samsung DVDRW Drive
$101   Seagate 1TB HDD

In both of those setups I am yet to add in a case or PSu. Just wanted your thoughts and suggestions, and I'f you can come up with a better rig then let me know. I'll be getting the parts from www.msy.com.au/Parts/PARTS.pdf so see what you can come up with :)

[Freeforall]

I would probably go with the first one, just because I think that faster processor will make a bigger difference than a GTx550Ti to a GTx 560.

This is a video of playing BF3 on Max Resolution on a GTX550Ti (without AA)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPddsNUHG_M&feature=related
Minecraft (GTx550Ti)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qi3SNt_vF0&feature=related


This is a video of playinf BF3 on  Max Resolution on a GTX560 (with AA) (Yeah I admit, the 560 is a bit faster, but you should be fine with a 550Ti, unless you want to crank the graphics up all the way.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia7A0tD9O6o

[Lucifer]

I really don't know anything about putting together good computers, but I figured I'd mention that I bought the Nvidia GTX 560 just last week in preparation for Skyrim. I have yet to find the cards' limitations, however I have yet to really put it to the test. Thus far I've ran the following games on maximum settings with no issues whatsoever; Oblivion, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Rainbow 6 Vegas 2, Stronghold 3.

I'll post again once I've tried out Skyrim.

[T-Rok]

Right off the bat there is one thing I must point out. Unless you plan on overclocking, you do not need the 2600k. The only difference between the 2600k and the 2600 is the ability to overclock and the 2600k is missing a few little uneeded but cool features that the 2600 has. So only go the more expensive route if you truly want to overclock.

[Matty_Richo]

Yeah, shan't be overclocking. So I can probably save $20 there.