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Kore   05-10-2009 at 03:53:31 AM

I intend to use this PC just for gaming (WoW, and other games). I'm a FPS before quality, gameplay before graphics type guy.

Been working on this for awhile now.. had a former build in earlier in this forum, figured its done a 180, may as well create a new thread for final scrutiny.


APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: tomorrow

BUDGET RANGE: ~$900

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming.

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS, optical drive

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com

OVERCLOCKING: Yes

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Yes (I intend to Crossfire 2 HD 4870 in 6-12 months when i upgrade my current monitor... for now, 1 is enough)

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1024x768 (I'll be upgrading to a 22" monitor in 6-12 months, for now 1024X768 will suffice for me)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: The parts i've chosen so far are not set in stone; but they are based upon advice from the community.

CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor

Mobo
GIGABYTE GA-MA790GP-UD4H AM2+/AM2 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard

GPU
VisionTek 900244 Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card (X1 for now - 2nd not included in cost)

RAM
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

HARD DRIVE
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive

PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

CASE
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case



Totals to about $920 after tax and shipping.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you so much for your time, patience, and expertise, guys!

-Kore


Message edited by Kore on 05-10-2009 at 03:54:53 AM
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Rokez   05-10-2009 at 04:17:30 AM
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Looks like a nice solid build

Since you are going to overclock though. In the future or now if you can squeeze it in you may want an after-market cooler for your CPU.

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

Oh and if you want for $10 more you can get a 640GB Hard Drive.
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM - $69.99


Message edited by Rokez on 05-10-2009 at 04:20:09 AM
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Kore   05-10-2009 at 04:24:31 AM
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Ya, you're right, I'm going to splurge and add that cpu cooler.


Message edited by Kore on 05-10-2009 at 04:56:45 AM
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Kore   05-10-2009 at 05:47:37 AM
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Bump -- Anyone else have a comment? I'll be buying this in the next few hours. Your expertise is greatly appreciated! =)

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Bronze Home Brew badge batuchka   05-10-2009 at 06:10:33 AM
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For a 22" a single HD4870/GTX 260 is more than fine if its the 1650 x 1050 native resolution sort :P So CF/SLI for 1920 x 1080 is justifiable for me :P Hmm ok how about stcking to single GPU mobo and plunge to AM3/DDR3 right away?
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q205/batuchka/AM3770r1.jpg
About $777 less LCD and including shipping/MIR


Message edited by batuchka on 05-10-2009 at 06:11:08 AM
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Kore   05-10-2009 at 06:24:35 AM
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not a bad idea; anyone agree/disagree?

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Kore   05-10-2009 at 07:10:35 AM
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According to a recent article done by toms, ram speed does little. So is "taking the plunge" into ddr3 really worth it?

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Bronze Home Brew badge batuchka   05-10-2009 at 07:28:59 AM
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Look at my config, price and frames in games - if the price difference is huge then i would say not worth it hehe

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not moose   05-10-2009 at 12:10:02 PM
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Keep your current build and switch out the 4870 for this one. Use the $10 savings and get the 640gb hard drive.

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Godhatesusall   05-10-2009 at 04:18:44 PM
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i'd say your build is OK,just spend like 20$ more for the 1gb counterpart of 4870

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