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Hey everyone!

 

This is a build I have put together, well the parts list at least. I would appreciate any comments, advice, or even just general reviews, as to if these will all work together well.

 

Things such as compatibility, areas where I can shave some money while not losing much performance, etc.., would be greatly appreciated.

 

The prices listed are from Newegg.com as of 6/26/08 and are final prices after instant rebates.

 

This computer will be used for gaming, media, music production, video editing, and general multi-tasking/everyday use.

 

I need it to last me a few years as well.

 

Thanks!

 

Parts List

 

HDD
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
$99.99

 

DVD Burner
ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model DRW-2014L1T
$34.99

 

Case
Thermaltake Armor+MX VH8000BWS Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
$134.99

 

Heatsink
XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler
$36.99

 

RAM
mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 996580
$25.00 Mail-in Rebate
$108.99

 

Video Card
SAPPHIRE 100243L Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
$309.99

 

Monitor
Acer X223Wbd Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor
$239.99

 

Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Deluxe LGA 775 Intel P45 Intel Motherboard
$209.99

 

CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Yorkfield 2.66GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80569Q9450
$329.99

 

OS
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - OEM
$99.99

 

PSU
ABS Tagan BZ Series BZ700 700W ATX12V / EPS12V Patent Piperock Modular Power Supply
$169.99

 

Other
CyberPower 850 6 Feet 4 Transformer Spaced 4 Non-Transformer Spaced Outlets 2400 Joules Surge Protector
$14.99
Creative FATAL1TY 3.5mm gold-plated Circumaural Gaming Headset
$49.99

 

XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket
$6.99

 

Logitech G15 2-Tone USB Wired Standard Gaming Keyboard
$74.99

 

Logitech G5 2-Tone 7 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Laser Mouse
$49.99

 

Subtotal: $2002.84 + shipping


Message edited by madaniel on 06-26-2008 at 01:49:38 PM
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Perfect. Your PSU is powerful enough for even SLI/Crossfire. Not sure about HD4870 CF though.

Reply to akhilles

Just a suggestion for the motherboard:

BIOSTAR TPower I45 Breaks FSB World Record with 725MHz on e8500

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Reply to evongugg

I like all your choices a lot. And the Tagan BZ700 would easily handle CF 4870.
If you're looking to save a bit the two places I can see room to shave some costs are the power supply and the case.
You could save about $50 on each going with a CoolerMaster RC-690 and a non-modular Corsair 750TX power supply.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119137 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006

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