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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: in 1 week or less
BUDGET RANGE: $600-700
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT:
from most to least: web browsing, HD video playback, gaming.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED:
WD 640Gb Caviar 7K 16M WD6400AAKS
Dell 22' monitor
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com and if the shipping cost for the case is too high, I'll buy it from the local Microcomputer store.
PARTS PREFERENCES: Going with an AMD build for the first time. Prefer a mid-range ATI card.
OVERCLOCKING: I am going to overclock the CPU (trying for the first time)
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: native resolution for 22' monitor
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: The comp will be used as my main computer and I'll be using it for mainly: web browsing, video playback, and gaming (once Starcraft 2 comes out). I want to hook it up to my HDTV so I can watch videos on there but my monitor will be main display.
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I currently have these parts picked out:
AMD Phenom II X4 810 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103650 --- $169.00
GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P AM3 DDR3 AMD 790X ATX AMD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128378 --- $140.00
G.SKILL 4GB DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193 --- $65.00
SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102801 --- $180.00
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005 --- $100.00
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW ATX Mid
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077 --- $60.00
LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner SATA OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289 --- $24.00
Scythe SCKTN-3000 92mm Sleeve "KATANA3" 3Heat Pipes
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185096 --- $24.00
Total $764.93
There are actually mail-in rebates for a couple of my items and they reduce the total amount by $30. I'm choosing the PhenomII X4 810 because the ability to use DDR3 with it. I was deciding between Asus and Gb boards and decided to go with Gb. I picked HD4870 single card thinking it would suffice my future gaming needs for Starcraft 2, and I don't plan on playing FPS with max settings. I'm not exactly sure on the case and psu, maybe there's room to cut price there? Also I wonder if the Scythe HSF will be much better than the stock fan... Thanks for the help in advance!
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: in 1 week or less
BUDGET RANGE: $600-700
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT:
from most to least: web browsing, HD video playback, gaming.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED:
WD 640Gb Caviar 7K 16M WD6400AAKS
Dell 22' monitor
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com and if the shipping cost for the case is too high, I'll buy it from the local Microcomputer store.
PARTS PREFERENCES: Going with an AMD build for the first time. Prefer a mid-range ATI card.
OVERCLOCKING: I am going to overclock the CPU (trying for the first time)
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: native resolution for 22' monitor
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: The comp will be used as my main computer and I'll be using it for mainly: web browsing, video playback, and gaming (once Starcraft 2 comes out). I want to hook it up to my HDTV so I can watch videos on there but my monitor will be main display.
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I currently have these parts picked out:
AMD Phenom II X4 810 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103650 --- $169.00
GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P AM3 DDR3 AMD 790X ATX AMD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128378 --- $140.00
G.SKILL 4GB DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193 --- $65.00
SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102801 --- $180.00
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005 --- $100.00
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW ATX Mid
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077 --- $60.00
LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner SATA OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289 --- $24.00
Scythe SCKTN-3000 92mm Sleeve "KATANA3" 3Heat Pipes
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185096 --- $24.00
Total $764.93
There are actually mail-in rebates for a couple of my items and they reduce the total amount by $30. I'm choosing the PhenomII X4 810 because the ability to use DDR3 with it. I was deciding between Asus and Gb boards and decided to go with Gb. I picked HD4870 single card thinking it would suffice my future gaming needs for Starcraft 2, and I don't plan on playing FPS with max settings. I'm not exactly sure on the case and psu, maybe there's room to cut price there? Also I wonder if the Scythe HSF will be much better than the stock fan... Thanks for the help in advance!