Brand new comp core i7 1000~

[madskillz200]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: In the next 7 days

BUDGET RANGE: 1000~

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: All the latest games preferably on max 30fps~, movies, music, office work

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, mouse, harddrive(only if there is not enough money), core i7, getting it for 200 at microcenter

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Preferably at newegg but if you can get it somewhere else cheaper(tax and shipping included towards zip code 11358) thats all the better

PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel for cpu, GPU is w/e is better especially for the buck

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe if its better than a single card

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: The moniter must be 1080 as my desk can not take the average height of a 1200 resolution moniter

OS must and is x86 so anything over 3-4 gbs of ram is not needed.

This is my current setup

Case:
Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066

Moniter:
ASUS VH226H Black 21.5" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236051

Video Card:
BFG Tech BFGEGTX2851024OCBE GeForce GTX 285 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143190

PSU:
OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341010

Memory:
mushkin 3GB (3 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 998676 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226037

Motherboard:
GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128375

CPU cooler:
Evercool Thermal Titan Fenrir Universal CPU Cooler
http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0310627

CD/DVD drive thingy:
Samsung 22x DVD±RW Burner with Dual/Double Layer Support OEM
http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0293049

Totals up to with discount codes of -20

1272.43
- 65.00 (rebate)
1007.03

A little over but that doesnt matter

 

[angrydot]

A little over but that doesnt matter

Go back under by switching to:
ASRock X58 Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157163

$169.99 if you can snag it while it's in stock.

 

[madskillz200]

actually i was going to get that but sadly when i posted this thread it went out of stock

 

[FallenSniper]

Might want to switch to monitor to:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236051

It's $10 more at first but then there is a $20 MIR. It has a 2ms response time instead of 5ms. Some people say you can't notice the difference but I game a lot and I definitely can.

 

[waynec121]

The 285 is a huge waste of money. Downgrade to a gtx 275 for about $100 less and you will still see about the same performance when you OC the card.

I would also go with a 6GB kit of ram. 3GB is kinda pointless IMO. You can use the money from downgrading to a 275 to upgrade to a 6GB kit.

The PSU is fine if you have no intention of SLI or CF, otherwise get a Corsair 750tx.

For the CPU cooler I would go with the Scythe Mugen off newegg instead. It is a very good cooler for the price.

 

[madskillz200]

Awesome didnt realize the 20 MIR updating the first post for the update in cart

 

[FallenSniper]

The 285 is a huge waste of money. Downgrade to a gtx 275 for about $100 less and you will still see about the same performance when you OC the card.

I would also go with a 6GB kit of ram. 3GB is kinda pointless IMO. You can use the money from downgrading to a 275 to upgrade to a 6GB kit.

I agree with all that as well. I haven't found a 6GB set that I like very much for the price right now, but I'm still looking right now.

 

[Niklas_13]

916 no monitor but a better MOBO and a HSF and case

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-EX58U4P

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0302727

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161276

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10010082&prodlist=froogle

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10009623&prodlist=froogle

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137

http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/xigmatek-hdt-s1283v-dark-knight-hdt-universal-cpu-cooler.html

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001FEPYGK/ref=asc_df_B001FEPYGK888888?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=googlecom09c9-20&linkCode=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B001FEPYGK

i would pick up a 2nd 4890 and xfire over that GTX 285 and add in a nice 24" monitor @ 1920x1080

 

[madskillz200]

i would go for 6gb of ram but as i know x64 is still not popular enough for me to change to an x64 system as i use asian software that does not support that kind of OS

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That build looks good but is 916 a total after tax and shipping?
another thing are you recommending me a 690 out of preference or is there any real difference between that and the illusion antec 300?
just updated the first post but the 6gb ram is definately a no
and lol most of the things you gave me are out of stock, ppl are really going crazy for these components XD

out of topic note
for a sunbeam contact cpu heatsink im supposed to mount the fan on the side of the ram and blowing to the left of the case right? just trying to make sure i made my friend's comp right ><

 

[Niklas_13]

no you still need to pay tax and shipping some have free shipping. I like the CM 690 alot bettter then the antec 300, both should work fine.