System Build for Windows 7

[jared51182]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: within 3 months
BUDGET RANGE: USD $1700

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming (don't do much else with it right now)

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Mouse

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: I am preferential to Intel for this build but would be open for either (Intel vs. AMD)

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe (still mostly a novice, have built one computer in the past, didn't OC)
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe (have used 1 in the past, so not sure how much improvement from 1 to 2 is)

MONITOR RESOLUTION: As I will need a monitor, higher is always better, but within budget, probably looking for at least 22"

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Preferably no window on the case, minimize sound, heat, light. I am open to SSD or HDD. I use a headset exclusively for sound, so speakers are not required - but might be interested in a new headset (with mic). I have an iMac I use for music, photos, and the like, and currently use bootcamp. I will be keeping the iMac. As noted in the Thread Title, I would like to purchase Windows 7 64. (the cost of a copy of windows is above the 1700, so that won't bite into the budget).

Thank you!

 

[stevensl2]

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i7-sff,2312.html

Change the:

Graphic cards to Gtx 275 SLI

Corsair 850w Psu

and memory to DDR3 1600 - Prices have gone down

That leaves you around 250 for monitor :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009167

Overall a decent monitor with all the inputs you'll probably ever use.
Again, it wouldn't hurt to read the Budget build articles on this site before asking for help, it'd be much easier to give us a list of parts to work with first.

as for a headset, I suggest the Logitech G35, or Steelseries 5hv2. Those are just my preferences.

 

[daidalas]

For $1700 go intel i7 or wait a month for intel i5.

also may want to consider Velociraptor 300gb drive or intel x25m 80 gb SSD 2ND GENERATION (Silver Case)

 

[jared51182]

Okay, so I took the time to put something together. The total, including a full copy of Windows 7 ($320, hoping I catch the deal prices when they come around again) is $1810.80. Let me know if there are suggestions for any changes. I would greatly appreciate it. Also, I am unsure if I want to go dual monitors (with smaller ones) or one larger one. I will primarily be using this for gaming, so not sure if two monitors would provide any real benefit. Also, the current monitor might be a little excessive. I am unsure whether to go 10000rpm, 7200rpm, or SSD, fast boot times, gaming, cool, and quiet would be my considerations.

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8500

CPU Cooler: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler

GPU: XFX HD-489A-ZDFC Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card

HDD: Western Digital VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS 150GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5

Case: AeroCool ExtremEngine 3T - BBA Black SECC 0.6mm ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard

RAM: OCZ Gold 8GB (4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Quad kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2G8008GQ

Monitor: Hanns•G HG-281DPB Black 28" 3ms Widescreen HDMI LCD Monitor

PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
Optical Drives (2): SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223B
Mouse: Logitech MX518 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Gaming-Grade Mouse
Keyboard: Logitech Deluxe 250 Black USB Wired Standard Keyboard
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Full
Compound: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound

Thank you for your quick replies last time. I went with parts that had high ratings on Newegg.

 

[jared51182]

Also what do people think of this: http://www.techwarelabs.com/seagate_1-5tb-mod/ ?