Here's what I ended up going with, if anyone's curious, based largely on Wire's recommendation on the motherboard and RAM:-
CPU: Intel i7-2600k
MB: Asus P8768-V Pro
GPU: Asus Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
RAM: 4 x Corsair 4 gb/1600 Vengeance DDR3
HDD: Western Digital 1.5 TB
Disc Drive: LG 24x DVDRW
Case: Cooler Master/Nvidia 960 II
PSU: Cooler Master GX 750W
Total Cost: USD$1,225
Here's what I discovered - the processor, motherboard and graphics card were significantly cheaper for me in Singapore. I suspect because they're all of Asian manufacture. Conversely, the Corsair RAM cost me more, since that stuff is actually made the United States, and therefore becomes a premium import here. But on reflection I figured it was worth it.
The store I'm using also does setup help and free walk-in troubleshooting for three years. I've bought hardware from these guys twice before, some years ago, so I was pleased to find out they were still in business. I'll be picking up my stuff tomorrow, plus all the necessary extras like Windows 7, a new monitor, peripherals...though I'm vaguely considering calling ahead in the morning to see if I can throw a little more down for a GTX 570 instead of a 560.
-- Acyl
CPU: Intel i7-2600k
MB: Asus P8768-V Pro
GPU: Asus Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
RAM: 4 x Corsair 4 gb/1600 Vengeance DDR3
HDD: Western Digital 1.5 TB
Disc Drive: LG 24x DVDRW
Case: Cooler Master/Nvidia 960 II
PSU: Cooler Master GX 750W
Total Cost: USD$1,225
Here's what I discovered - the processor, motherboard and graphics card were significantly cheaper for me in Singapore. I suspect because they're all of Asian manufacture. Conversely, the Corsair RAM cost me more, since that stuff is actually made the United States, and therefore becomes a premium import here. But on reflection I figured it was worth it.
The store I'm using also does setup help and free walk-in troubleshooting for three years. I've bought hardware from these guys twice before, some years ago, so I was pleased to find out they were still in business. I'll be picking up my stuff tomorrow, plus all the necessary extras like Windows 7, a new monitor, peripherals...though I'm vaguely considering calling ahead in the morning to see if I can throw a little more down for a GTX 570 instead of a 560.
-- Acyl