APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: next couple weeks
BUDGET RANGE: US$500-750)
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Photoshop editing, internet, emailing photos, uploading photos)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, mouse, DVD Drives
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com or Tigerdirect.com
PARTS PREFERENCES: No preference
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050 22"
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I used one of the recommended builds i found on the sticky thread but changed the Video Card to something a little cheaper but i have access to a Intel Q9550, should i go with the Intel Q9550 or the AMD below. IF i go with the Intel, which board should i go with?
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103649&Tpk=720be
MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128387
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166
HSF: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835207004
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150337
DVD: USE STOCK IDE DRIVE
CASE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137
Budget: $726.98 Updated to a better RAM & HSF ... thanks shortstuff_mt
CPU: AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor - Retail
MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK - Retail
HSF: Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120 mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler W/TX-2 - Retail
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 ... - Retail
GPU: SEE GPU LINK ABOVE
DVD: SEE DVD ABOVE, I HAVE AN IDE I'D LIKE TO KEEP TO KEEP COSTS DOWN
Case: COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Thermal Compound: Comes with heatsink.
I'd like to keep the build as cheap as possible, I just found out a friend has a Q9550, if i go with that i will have to get a different MOBO but won't have to buy the processor.
Looking for suggestions and recommendations.
ps. great forum! i've learned alot over the past couple days reading but my head is starting to spin!
BUDGET RANGE: US$500-750)
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Photoshop editing, internet, emailing photos, uploading photos)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, mouse, DVD Drives
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com or Tigerdirect.com
PARTS PREFERENCES: No preference
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050 22"
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I used one of the recommended builds i found on the sticky thread but changed the Video Card to something a little cheaper but i have access to a Intel Q9550, should i go with the Intel Q9550 or the AMD below. IF i go with the Intel, which board should i go with?
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103649&Tpk=720be
MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128387
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166
HSF: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835207004
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150337
DVD: USE STOCK IDE DRIVE
CASE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137
Budget: $726.98 Updated to a better RAM & HSF ... thanks shortstuff_mt
CPU: AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor - Retail
MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK - Retail
HSF: Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120 mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler W/TX-2 - Retail
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 ... - Retail
GPU: SEE GPU LINK ABOVE
DVD: SEE DVD ABOVE, I HAVE AN IDE I'D LIKE TO KEEP TO KEEP COSTS DOWN
Case: COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Thermal Compound: Comes with heatsink.
I'd like to keep the build as cheap as possible, I just found out a friend has a Q9550, if i go with that i will have to get a different MOBO but won't have to buy the processor.
Looking for suggestions and recommendations.
ps. great forum! i've learned alot over the past couple days reading but my head is starting to spin!