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BudgetBuilder   08-10-2009 at 11:41:09 PM

So im looking at 500-600$ Canadian for a budget build that will play wow with high FPS constantly and starcraft 2 when it comes out. I'd like to be able to upgrade down the road if need be.
Looking for suggestions from you guys cuz this will be my first PC build and im kind of looking forward to it.
Thanks alot :)

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Silver Home Brew badge hunter315   08-10-2009 at 11:49:29 PM
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What resolution monitor do you use? Any parts you can take from another build like an optical drive? When are you planning to buy?

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BudgetBuilder   08-10-2009 at 11:59:35 PM
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Don't have a monitor to use, I'm thinking about hooking it up to my TV. No, I don't have any parts, this is gonna be from scratch. I've done some looking around myself but i want to get a more experienced opinion. I wanna start buying pretty soon, i don't have to get it all at once, looking for the best deals really. Hope this helps.

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jtmoney528   08-11-2009 at 12:00:10 AM
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Use this form:

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: (example: tomorrow -- the closer the better) BUDGET RANGE: (example: US$500-750)

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: (example: Folding@Home, gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies)

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: (examples: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS) **Include Power Supply Make & Model If Re-using**

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: (examples: newegg.com, ncix.com, ebuyer.com -- this is to help others see available options and prices)

PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type (example: I would like to use an AMD CPU & Biostar mobo with a 24" LCD and full tower case)

OVERCLOCKING: Yes / No / Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Yes / No / Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: (examples: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (examples: Need to have a window and lots of bling, I would like a quiet PC)


Message edited by jtmoney528 on 08-11-2009 at 12:00:26 AM
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BudgetBuilder   08-11-2009 at 12:19:14 AM
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Soon. Couple weeks at most

BUDGET RANGE: 500-600$ could go a bit higher

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, watching movies/videos, surfing internet.

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

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: tigerdirect.ca, directcanada.com, canadacomputers.com, newegg.ca

PARTS PREFERENCES: Would prefer Intel but willing to go AMD

OVERCLOCKING:Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION:1280x1024. Looking at buying a new monitor with minimum 1440x990

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Doesn't need to have a window but it would be cool, I would like a quiet PC.

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anonymousdude   08-11-2009 at 03:54:37 AM
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I wouldn't go with Intel if you are looking to upgrade your processor in the future. socket 775 is basically dead. I would go with AMD in your situation.

AMD Phenom II 720 (Tri core) or 550 (Dual core). Both have the capability of unlocking their core so you would get a Quad Core.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6819103680

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6819103649

Motherboard

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6819103649

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6819103649

Memory Don't buy dominators from Corsair

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6820227316

PSU- Might need a better one if you SLI or CF the more power hungry cards.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6817139005

Video Card 4770, 4850, or 4870 if you're willing to spend more. I would get a 4890, but it's a bit out of your price range.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6814150351

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6814102849

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6&Tpk=4770

Case- up to you Make sure it has good airflow if you decide to overclock or use dual cards.

HDD- Any of the Caviar Blacks are good.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6822136319

DVD Drive- any

$30 or so

This would cost about $650-750 and you would have a machine that is basically overkill for your resolution and an upgrade path for the future. If you are going to spend a bit more then some of my recommendations would change. Mainly in the motherboard section. If you do decide to overclock then you would need a different heatsink than the stock one.

CPU Heatsink

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6835207006

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6835207004

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BudgetBuilder   08-11-2009 at 02:10:42 PM
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thanks for the suggestions man appreciate it only problem is the motherboard links are for the processors.

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