Back Again- Final Build Ready to BUY Please look!

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Hello to all the regulars here! (thekid, aevm, proximon, outlander, mykc, and others I know I am forgetting!!) I am back again and have thought extremely hard. I have come to accept that I should make my build around $1k and I have decided to go with the dragon platform! Check out my list and if there is any recommendations feel free to say so!

CPU + MOBO combo: AMD x3 720 BE + MA790GP-UD4H $240.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.165024

RAM: G.SKILL PI BLACK DDR2 800 2X2GB $44.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231209

HDD: WD CAVIAR BLACK 640GB $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319

PSU: PC POWER & COOLING 750W $109.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341011

GPU: SAPPHIRE 4870 1GB $189.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.161274

CASE: ANTEC P182 $149.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129025

CPU COOLER: XIGMATEK DARK KNIGHT $39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029

DRIVE: LG BLACK 22X $23.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136152

OS: VISTA HOME PREMIUM SYSTEM BUILDERS 64-BIT $99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488

KEYBOARD: SAITEK BLACK USB ECLIPSE $34.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823175103

MOUSE: LOGITECH G5 $43.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104076

COMPOUND: ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 THERMAL COMPOUND $6.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186020

Total w/ shipping = $1065.88
I think this is a really good build for about $1k and I can upgrade the motherboard and ram later on when there is actually a need to. I can crossfire another 4870 down the road and be good there too. So all in all, I feel like this is a really good build for the price. Let me know what you guys think! Thanks
 

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Ah, I see you went with the triple-core instead of the quad-core.
This is a very nice build actually. Very nice, indeed.
Although the second slot on that motherboard runs at half the speed, so it wont give you all you are expecting with crossfire in the future.
I think I might just use these specs (except a different mobo) for my new build :D.
 

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Oh, what motherboard would you suggest? If the second slot will only be x8 I don't think it makes that much of a difference. Not sure though!
 

waynec121

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Thanks, I knew I was forgetting someone when I was listing the regulars! You have been on here helping others quite a bit! Thanks
 

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Thanks outlander! So the motherboard seems fine? I am going to keep it I think, the combo deal is too good to pass up! And as mykc said a second card running at 8x is like a 3% drop in performance. So it should be all good!
 

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Really? I had no idea :(. Im a noob when it comes to motherboards, then only thing I KNOW are CPU's, GPU's, and Cases :D.
 

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No worries dude! This is my first build so I am somewhat of a noob as well! Thanks for the input though all comments are respected here! :D
 

waynec121

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Oh I forgot to mention this is for gaming mainly, so the triple core is perfect!! And verizon fios will be installed within the next month also! Perfect timing!
 
I think the original Gigabyte motherboard is quite a bit higher quality than the Foxconn. I would only go with a Foxconn motherboard if the budget was the main concern above reliability.

I think your original build looks great.
 

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Ditch the WD Caviar Black 640 gb, get a Samsung Spinpoint F1 1tb, they're fast, reliable, and they only cost about 10 dollars more.
 

waynec121

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Thanks for the input, but I think I will stick with the WD Caviar Black 640gb. I will maybe Raid another one onto that one later on, but I doubt I will even need the extra space. Thanks though!
 

waynec121

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Thanks for the input guys and yes I will stick with the 750w due to brand, price after m.i.r., and what shortstuff_mt said.

And also to you guys again on the motherboard! I am open to all opinions and I will stick with the Gigabyte board combo because of the reliability, as well as the fact it fits in my budget just fine!

Thanks again guys, I will place the order tomorrow afternoon and will hopefully receive everything by Monday! Anymore advice is greatly appreciated!
 

waynec121

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Any more suggestions? I am pretty excited about this and I am sure I will be back on here asking questions as I build. I will also post pictures and I am a neat freak so the cable management will be superb! If anybody has any other suggestions go for it, otherwise it's final!
 

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stick with the gigabyte...they offer great support behind their products....unlike Biostar, who refuses to release a bios update for my mobo so that I can upgrade to a Phenom 2...Damn you biostar! damn you!!!...sorry...im still pretty steamed about the issue...
 


And it has only 43A instead of 60A. I'd rather pay the extra $25 and get the 60A and not need to buy adapters. (The adapters cost $3 each and you need two of them, and I have no idea how much Newegg charges to ship them.)

I like that build.

Maybe save $13 and get the Xigmatek HDT-S1283 instead of the Xigmatek Dark Knight.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003&Tpk=HDT-S1283
The Dark Knight comes with a bracket for LGA1366, but you don't need it and by the time you want a new CPU there's no guarantee that LGA1366 will be your best option anyway.

I love the Antec P182, it's beautiful and quiet. However, it feels wrong to pay $150 for a case and $147 for the CPU. Think about it. I'd prefer a cheaper case (Antec 300, $55 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042) and a better CPU (combo for $314, same MB & Phenom II 940 http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/AddToCart.aspx?Submit=ADD&ItemList=Combo.165047)
Guessing that Newegg charges about $20 to ship the Antec 300, you'd end up paying the same but with a better CPU.
 

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Thanks for the input aevm! I will look into the Xigmatek HDT-S1283 instead. The case is kind of a big deal to me and I just love the p182 over everything else. I know it's $150 but its worth it since it will outlast all the parts that go into it! So I will keep it along with the triple core 720, which should be perfect for gaming! Thanks for the input!
 

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Yes, this is going to be my first build ever. Umm I am not too sure, but isn't it avoided by wearing the anti-static arm band or something? Feel free to give me some advice, so I do not mess anything up! :D
 

waynec121

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Thanks for the advice. My friend is going to help me build it and he has quite a bit of experience. He has a few of the arm bands as well! I am sure I will be back on here asking questions though! haha Thanks again...

Placing the order now! Any last words before it is set in stone???? :D