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NCIX has the i5 2500K on sale right now for $189.99. I got that and a 650W power supply. I'll probably get the rest of the components in the following week off Amazon since I have Prime. The GTX 570 is looking like a good option for graphics.

Originally Posted by shinryuu I assembled my PC last week. There are a few problems that happen every now and then. First off, here are the specs: Mobo: Asus P8Z68-V PRO CPU: Intel i5 2500k 3.3GHz RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB PSU: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W Case: Lancool PC-K58 Storage: Samsung 1TB HDD -- Problem 1: After I shutdown the computer, I have problems turning it back on. I have to resort to turning off/on the power supply (turn off the PSU until the power and reset button on the mobo turn off). Problem 2: There are times when using the computer (happens the most when I'm watching a video, streaming or offline) where the computer will just freeze and the sound of the video will sound very choppy/slooooooow. I have to restart the computer to fix it. Problem 3: After I wake up my computer from sleep mode, sometimes a popup will say the USB hub needs to be restarted because it isn't receiving enough power and asks to replug my devices. My USB devices (keyboard+mouse) work fine and even after I replug, the popup still comes up.

There might be some tips here that will help.

http://www.overclock.net/intel-mothe...es-owners.html

Originally Posted by reddjoey There might be some tips here that will help. http://www.overclock.net/intel-mothe...es-owners.html

That should solve the power and USB issue, thanks! Surprised I didn't find that earlier.

Now to find a fix for the slowwww/freeze problem. Just happened without a video playing... I don't think it's a overheating problem either. Hrm.

Anyone know of a good deal on SSD's?
That is my last component upgrade for my system.
Thanks!

Well, pulled the trigger after researching Tom's Hardware, NeoGaf, New Egg etc.

NCIX:

CPU: i5 2500K - $189.99
PSU: Antec Earthwatts Green 650W Power Supply - $49.99

Amazon (Thank you Prime shipping)

Case: Corsair 400R Case - $99.99
Motherboard: ASRock Z68 Extreme4 - $184.99
Heat Sink: Cooler Master 212 Plus - $25.42
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB ( 2 x 4 GB ) DDR3 - $51.99
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F4EG 2 TB - $79.99
Optical Drive: Lite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive - $25.99
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 580 1536 MB GDDR5 - $489.99 ($459.99 after MIR + Batman AC!)
Thermaltake TG-1 thermal grease - $12.88

TOTAL: $1181.73 after MIR

Amazon orders should arrive Tuesday, followed by NCIX on Wednesday. I can't wait to put this together and finally learn how to build a computer. So geeked to have a project to take on and have a beast computer.

I'm thinking of either upgrading my current PC or building a new one, but I don't know where to start.

Current PC's specs http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/10...09464sp2.shtml

I just want to run the latest games in a medium setting.

Originally Posted by Lubis I'm thinking of either upgrading my current PC or building a new one, but I don't know where to start. Current PC's specs http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/10...09464sp2.shtml I just want to run the latest games in a medium setting.

The recommended PC builds in the first post of this thread should help. Just pick your budget and look up the listed parts.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=432590

Originally Posted by shinryuu That should solve the power and USB issue, thanks! Surprised I didn't find that earlier. Now to find a fix for the slowwww/freeze problem. Just happened without a video playing... I don't think it's a overheating problem either. Hrm.

That PLL overvoltage scared me on my latest build. "Not again" then I disabled it and had no problems the Asus P8Z68 v is a Mobo and easy to overclock with the 2500k. I did auto clock and I'm at just under 4.5ghz (4.496.x)

Originally Posted by binici Anyone know of a good deal on SSD's? That is my last component upgrade for my system. Thanks!

Microcenter had a crucial m4 128gb on sale for $180 but now its $210. I would keep an eye out for that I seen for $170 at amazon at one time too.

Originally Posted by Lubis I'm thinking of either upgrading my current PC or building a new one, but I don't know where to start. Current PC's specs http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/10...09464sp2.shtml I just want to run the latest games in a medium setting.

Always check out Microcenter. When you buy a mobo & CPU combo you get a $40 off when there in your cart.

Frys has corsair force 3 SSD 90gb for 99 AR [dead]
Compusa has 2600K cpu for 220 with a 2nd purchase of parts, also they have a 560 Ti video card for 190 AR which is similar to Newegg. Very good pricing for the cpu. You also get Arkham City for the PC with the video card.
Price effective 10/21 and 10/22

Originally Posted by shinryuu Problem 2: There are times when using the computer (happens mostly when I'm watching a video, streaming or offline) where the computer will just freeze and the sound of the video will sound very choppy/slooooooow. I have to restart the computer to fix it.

Ugh, this problem still happens and I'm not sure what it is. I ran memtest and I passed the tests. Anyone have an idea? I have a feeling it may be the drivers, but I dunno which to reinstall. =p

Originally Posted by Hiei69 NCIX has the i5 2500K on sale right now for $189.99. I got that and a 650W power supply. I'll probably get the rest of the components in the following week off Amazon since I have Prime. The GTX 570 is looking like a good option for graphics.

I know i might be late on this but what is NCIX? and is the 2500k still available for that price?

ncix is a mail order site like newegg, never ordered there though cuz microcenter has always been cheaper for me. CompUSA retail has the 2600K Friday/Saturday for 220.

http://compusa.shoplocal.com/compusa...92847&offerid=

http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=579...l&promoid=1339

Looks like it is still in stock and they offer free shipping. Mine is scheduled to arrive Wednesday.

All my stuff arrives from Amazon tomorrow, but I can't build my computer until the processor arrives on Wednesday. Guess I'll take the extra time to read some manuals.

^I'm pretty sure you can put the rest of the parts together, unless you just want to put it altogether at once. It can be a long process so might as well start while you can.

Originally Posted by shinryuu Ugh, this problem still happens and I'm not sure what it is. I ran memtest and I passed the tests. Anyone have an idea? I have a feeling it may be the drivers, but I dunno which to reinstall. =p

update your cpu's video drivers. grab drivers off of intel or wherever

also make sure it's not because it's going to sleep or something

Originally Posted by shinryuu 1) I don't have a GPU, but one of the power supply cables (8-pin) is running across the mobo instead of snaking behind the case. Should I be concerned when I eventually install the GPU? Should I buy an extension cable so it could snake behind?

no


also the reason why the network card works in the first slot is because not all the pci-e slots are pci-e x1 compatible which is what the network card is. the second pci-e slot is probably for dual-SLI videocards, the first slot is compatible with all pci-e cards.

yes, i know you're in the room right next to me and yes i bought all your parts anyway but i want to make fun of you over the internet.

Originally Posted by Hiei69 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=579...l&promoid=1339 Looks like it is still in stock and they offer free shipping. Mine is scheduled to arrive Wednesday. All my stuff arrives from Amazon tomorrow, but I can't build my computer until the processor arrives on Wednesday. Guess I'll take the extra time to read some manuals.

Looks like I missed out by a couple hours.

Still looking to pick the 2500k at this price, anyone have any leads? or sales coming up?

can you drive to microcenter? they've been 180 there for a while

Originally Posted by runsongas can you drive to microcenter? they've been 180 there for a while

Closest one is about an hour, not really worth it. i might jump on newegg at 205. might wait it out but really want one for bf3. i shall see

I just finished building my computer. I screwed up installing the Cooler Master 212, but everything worked out (although the thermal paste job was affected by this). I can't install Windows or any drivers until tomorrow, but the two front mounted 120mm fans on my case won't work. I'm using a Corsair 400R and I can't even get the white leds on the fans to work. The CPU fan and the fan near the back work fine, but nothing from these two. The cables coming from the two fans connect into another pair of cables that lead to the front inputs above the first optical drive. I figured that they would receive power this way, but I don't see any other way to configure/install these. Is this a software/bios problems or am I just missing something?

When I was building my PC, I connected the fans to the motherboard using the 3-pin connectors. Check the manual to see where you should connect the fans. Should have labels like chassis.