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December 17, 2009 4:12:08 AM

Hello,

I have recently decided to build myself a computer, so thought I'd join a forum dedicated to such activities. This will be my first build, although I have been working over the summer (I'm in New Zealand, it's currently summer) assembling computers. I'm currently waiting for the parts to arrive, but here is what I have coming:

Case: Thermaltake Element S
Motherboard: ASUS P7P55D-LE
CPU: Intel Core i5 750 2.66GHz 8MB
RAM: 2x Corsair 2GB DDR3-1600
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB
GPU: ASUS ATI Radeon HD4670 512MB (although the supplier said they had upgraded my video card for free, so I am waiting to see what I get)
PSU: Corsair HX450 450W Modular Power Supply
OS: Windows 7 Pro 64-Bit

I'm very excited about getting my new system up and running, as my current is overdue for replacement. Any comments etc. welcome!

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December 17, 2009 4:24:40 AM

very good build.
good balance of parts, though personally i would go for a more powerful GPU.
overall though, not alot that i would change.

oh and im from NZ too, new plymouth. where abouts are you?
December 17, 2009 7:30:03 AM

I'm studying at Canterbury University.

I don't intend to use it as a gaming machine, so the GPU isn't a major concern. It was more a case of lacking onboard video.
The supplier has said they upgraded my GPU for free, but they haven't said what to. Could be a surprise waiting for me!
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December 17, 2009 2:16:33 PM

looks like a very capable system, well balanced. What you planning on using it for?
December 17, 2009 3:59:31 PM

Thanks. I intend to use it as my everyday machine, but also as a media machine i.e. music and movies. I may play a few games now and then, but that's not really a concern as I have my Xbox for that =P
December 18, 2009 2:11:25 AM

sounds like you have a pretty great machine for what you want then.

if theyve upgraded your GPU, its likely gone to a 4770. this wil actually mean you could game on your pc comparibably or even better than your xbox.
December 18, 2009 6:56:56 AM

Oh yeah, I picked up my optical drive today from work. I got an ASUS DRW-22B2ST DVD-RW Drive. The rest of the system (i.e. everything except the optical) should arrive on Monday.
December 18, 2009 7:34:21 PM

well good luck with the build. :) 
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