Hey guys, this is part 2 of my computer building guide.
I received quite a few feedback from you guys on build A that made me think of build B a little bit more.
As I mentioned somewhere, these builds are aimed for best gaming performance for your money.
Little upgrades here and there are good, the builds are "future proof".
Meaning if you want to go for a 2500k CPU instead of a 2500 Its all good.
Just be wary that these $20 extra here and there can rapidly increase your bill! ^_^;

Enough rant and here goes Build B.

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3-3.7GHz Unlocked Multiplier

Why this CPU?
The Intel K CPU series allows the user to easily overclock their system. Unlike series such as the 2400 (without a K) who can only be overclocked a tiny bit with a P67 or Z68 chipset.
The K series opens an entire new world to overclocking, making this an ultimate choice.
Overclocking can really increase the overall performance of your system and if you don't want to overclock now, or don't know how to.
This baby here is just waiting to show you what it's made of once you make up your mind!.

Motherboard: ASRock Z68 PRO3 GEN3 Z68 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0

Why this motherboard?

This motherboard allows you to take advantage of Intel's QuickSync technology, a technology that uses your CPU's IGP to accelerate video conversion.
SSD Caching is another feature where this board shines. SSD Caching allows your mechanical drives to run applications as fast as a SSD. An actual SSD is required.
For more on this, please read This Article


RAM: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600MHz CAS 9 1.5v

Why this RAM?
If you are like who loves to Alt+Tab while gaming or uses multiple applications at the same time.
8GB should be more than enough.

Is it worth it to get RAM with higher frequencies? (2000MHz vs 1600MHz)
Honestly, the difference in performance is so minimum that its not worth it.
I rather spend the extra money getting a better video card or a larger SSD where Ill actually notice a difference.


Video Card: Radeon HD 6870 1GB

Why this video card again?

I introduced this card in build A, and I will stick with it.
The reason for this is just money. We are trying to squeeze as much as possible for this build here and this card still remains the best card for your buck at this range.

If you really want to step up a little however, I recommend the Gigabyte Geforce GTX 560 Ti Dual Fans
Just don't confuse this card with the Geforce GTX 560 (without the Ti). Its an excellent card that performs almost like the Radeon HD 6950 which is about $80 more than my original recommendation.


Storage: Mushkin Enhanced Chronos 2.5? 120GB SATA III SSD

Why this Storage Device?

Its time to say goodbye to mechanical Hard drives starting this phase. SSD can really boost the speed of pretty much anything you do. Once you go to it its no going back!
If you need additional storage, you can grab this Seagate Barracuda ST500DM002 500GB SATA 6.0Gbps for an extra $85 from build A.(Shipping is free)


Optical Drive: LG SATA 22X DVD Burner


Power Supply: Silverstone 500W 80PLUS

Why this PSU again?
With this build, this PSU should be enough. But if you have the extra $30 to spare I recommend the Seasonic M12II 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Modular
We are going out of hand here...


Case: Again, here is optional. But for the sake of recommending a case I recommend this Mid-Size tower this time - The NZXT LEXA S LEXS 3 x 120mm 1 x 140mm


Cooling:
This time I do recommend you to get some cooling. This one here is a rather big cooler.
Make sure you get a case like I showed there or the HAF to fit it, but it really does keep your CPU ultra cool.


Sound Card and Network: Integrated on the Motherboard.


And that wraps up build B. I went a little overboard recommending additional options for builds that really increased the target budget. But if you guys like this feature let me know!.




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My Recommended Budget Gaming Computers:
Build A: ~$650 - Build B: ~$900

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The one i'm building is coming out to be like $1800, i still need $1100 QQ

Nice job, u probably can Max out the graphics at 1080p.

This is a good build and i fully endorse it, although i would recommend an antec 300 case, but each his own, i just like the minimalistic aesthetics of it.

I don't think hardrives are all that important. Nice but not that important. I would upgrade the video card, keep the rest of the stuff from build A and be around 800 dollars. (650-800 depending on the graphics card)

Well since we're into the techie talk here, I have to ask what the difference is between these two:


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227753

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227713



Both claim to be ssd's, but the more expensive one is less space and $2000 more. What gives?

One runs on PCI-E Lane, one runs off of Sata.

Why would you buy such slow SSD's? They are so expensive? Get a smaller space SSD that will run into the 500-600 Both read/write. Need more space? just buy multiples...looks like you were already planning on spending 1K at least for SSD's. Plus raid 0 them and you will get MUCH faster performance.

The technical difference is the revodrive plugs into a pcie1x slot and the colossus 2 uses a regular sata connection. The difference in prices... the colossus 2 is massively overpriced. Revodrive would be the way to go... only thing is it can only be used as a boot drive if your motherboard supports booting from pcie.

edit button...
Just realized that the revodrive is a hybrid, meaning it has SSD and regulr HDD. Generally HDD will send most commonly used info to the SSD for fast retrieval later.