Help with $1500 gaming PC please

[atomboy]

I need an input on my new build. Graphic card is the component that I'm really not sure about. I think HD4980 is the best choice for me in this price range. I'm also not sure about what brand to get. What I had in mind was ASUS with ML cap(900Mhz) but I think that item is discontinued on newegg.com. Not sure if it will be offered again and if I should wait for it. All inputs and comments are welcome.

thank you


APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: ASAP

BUDGET RANGE: $1500

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel cpu (its free for me!)

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe / Crossfire : maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200

parts:

CPU : core 2 extreme QX9750 FSB 1333 LGA 775 *got this cpu for free so its fixed*

motherboard : ASUS Rampage Extreme LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard

memory: mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit

PSU : CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91

graphic card : SAPPHIRE VAPOR-X 100269VXL Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16

case : COOLER MASTER COSMOS 1000 RC-1000-KSN1-GP Black/ Silver Steel ATX

HDD : Western Digital Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s

cpu cooler : ZALMAN CNPS9900LED 120mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler

monitor : ASUS VW266H Black 25.5" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor

sub total = $1380 with other misc items and after rebates.

 

[Outlander_04]

The zalman doesnt rate well as a cooler , check out frostytech

the 750 gig drive is slower than a 640 or 1 gig

x48 mb is very expensive , so if you are only using one gfx card stick with a p45 mb , and dont buy "features" you will never use . Id stick with a ddr2 mb since the whole 775 platform is finishing

850 watt psu is way overkill . Once its dead you dont shoot it again cos its a waste of bullets , right?

650watt for 1 4890 , 750 for 2 in crossfire

 

[atomboy]

I took your advise and updated the build :

mb : ASUS P5Q-E LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard

memory: OCZ Flex EX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1200

psu:CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V

monitor:Hanns·G HG-281DPB Black 27.5" 3ms Widescreen LCD HDMI Monitor

cpu cooler:Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120 mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler

hdd:Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB

I'm still looking for an advise on which brand of HD4890 to get.

thank you

 

[atomboy]

Bump Still need an advise on the graphic card.

 

[obsidian86]

highest 4890 you'll find is the 4890 toxic wich has the vapor x cooling with the 4890 atomic overclock but the atomic gets damn hot so get the toxic

 

[jtmoney528]

I would go XFX

 

[Helloworld_98]

nice, you've got an ES CPU which was never released.

 

[obsidian86]

wasn it ? thought the qx 9770 was the one not released ?

 

[atomboy]

Toxic is out of stock at newegg.com. Do you guys have any recommendation to where I can get it? If not then Ill just get the xfx one and overclock it myself plus its cheaper!

thanks

 

[obsidian86]

if you got some good cooling get the atomic or get the vapor x its got better cooling then the xfx

 

[atomboy]

you guys are the best. thank you!