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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: hopefully within the next month or so

BUDGET RANGE: <$1500-1600

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, then all other mulitmedia/computer tasking

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: all but speakers and sound card

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg, but open to others

PARTS PREFERENCES: just no cheap-os

OVERCLOCKING: nah SLI OR CROSSFIRE: at some point definitely

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1080

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


I'm planning to build a gaming rig for around 1500, can you guys let me know how my build looks? looking for ideas/options to make it cheaper/ get more bang for my buck. AS you might be able to tell i've got a lot of newegg combo deals in here fyi thanks guys!!!!

-tom



MONITOR: ASUS VW246H Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor $214.99

KEYBOARD: Logitech 967740-0403 Black USB Standard Internet 350 USB Keyboard - OEM $14.99

RAM: CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 $139.99

CASE + OS: Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit

$199.98


MOBO + VIDEO CARD: EVGA 141-BL-E757-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX X58 SLI LE Intel Motherboard
EVGA 896-P3-1171-AR GeForce GTX 275 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported

$464.98


PSU + DRIVE: OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply
Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B

$99.98


CPU + FAN: Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920

Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 120mm SSO CPU Cooler - Retail

$339.98

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Looks pretty good. I'm guessing you're getting combo deals?

1. MAKE SURE you get the Vista version with the FREE upgrade to win7.

2. Looks like you have a big budget so why not get a G11 Keyboard?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
or G15: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

3. If you don't have a G5/G9 get one of those too. I like the feel of the G5 over the G9 but the G9 has more DPI,etc.

4. WAIT for the ATI 5xxx cards if possible. Should be out soon.

5. Why no OCing?

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


I'm planning to build a gaming rig for around 1500, can you guys let me know how my build looks? looking for ideas/options to make it cheaper/ get more bang for my buck. AS you might be able to tell i've got a lot of newegg combo deals in here fyi thanks guys!!!!

-tom


screenfried said:
thinking maybe a p55 instead of x58


How about something like this P55 build? This build is set up for dual vid cards...I only added one to this build seeing how the DX11 cards are due out soon. The case has plenty of room, cooling/airflow.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... Combo Discount: -$10.00 Combo Price: $129.98
COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
COOLER MASTER Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-GP 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU - Retail

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?Product... $104.99 Free Shipping
PC Power and Cooling SILENCER 750W QUAD S75CF Power Supply Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... Combo Discount: -$15.00 Combo Price: $364.98 Free Shipping*
GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD4P LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Intel Core i5 750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=EV-GTX275 $229.99 | $214.99 after rebate | Free Ground Shipping
EVGA nVidia GeForce GTX 275 896MB DDR3 2DVI/HDCP PCI-Express Video Card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... Combo Discount: -$5.00 Combo Price: $184.98 Free Shipping*
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL - Retail
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee - OEM | Includes free Windows 7 upgrade coupon

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... $74.99 Free Shipping*
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... 29.99 Free Shipping*
Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD Rewritable Drive - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... $214.99
ASUS VW246H Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 (ASCR 20000:1) Built in Speakers - Retail
With HDCP support

Total: $1,319.89

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/landing/haf922/ <--- Cooler Master HAF 922
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thanks for the replies; i got a g5 already so i'm set on a mouse and i dont have the heart to spend 50+ on a keyboard haha.

I'm looking at different cases like the coolmaster mystique but it looks like that could be a bit of a tight squeeze; i'm looking for a case that isn't too gaudy or tricked out; something simple sleek and beautiful - so far coolmaster seems to be the better choice but i'm open to more suggestions (preferably sub $100 but could go as high as $130).

Also i might ditch the $70 cpu fan so save some cash - any ideas for replacements or should i bite the bullet?

thnkas again

-tom

CM 690 FTW

also corsair 750TX is alot better
bigger fan = quieter
and VERY GOOD quality =P

i5?
get a phenom II or a dual core cheaper and better performance
if you have the money i7
most games dont support all 4 cores

Shadow703793 said:
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Also i might ditch the $70 cpu fan so save some cash - any ideas for replacements or should i bite the bullet?

Core Contact Freezer.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
$25 after MIR. Bracket for LGA1366: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Note: Dosen't have the i5 brackets yet.

Review: http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm

Coolermaster Hyper 212, also on frosty top 10 list, $30 no extra bracket or MIR.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

yellosnowman said:
i5?
get a phenom II or a dual core cheaper and better performance

The phenomIIs do not give better performance and the top end phenomIIx4s that about match it in performance are not cheaper. Even the old intel core2 duos that might overclock faster than the i5 are more expensive than the i5.

^Nice find, last time I checked it was at $45 lol. It's a little lower performance than the CCF but that's pretty insignificant given the price and the need of not dealing with MIRs. The 212 also has the i5 bracket.
Anonymous

thanks guys that CM 690 might take the cake - but i've read some skeptics knowck it for its build quality. definitely gettin the coolmaster 120mm instead as well.

it seems to me that the only decision left on this system (except the whoel deal about waiting for dx 11 ) is the antec 900 or the coolmaster cm 690...

I have an antec 900 up on my desktop right behind my monitor.
Why do you call it loud?
Maybe if you ran the fans on high, but there is no need to set them above medium (and the big top fan on low).

I see two models of coolermaster 690. The NV 690 that has a top vent (i dont see a fan) and the RC 690 that doesnt even seem to have a top vent. If im looking at the right case, the 900 will have tons better and more flexible airflow paths. The NV is the same price as a 900 anyway.

The nine hundred does have a few holes that let you route most of the cables between the motherboard tray and the right side panel so you cant see them and they dont inhibit airflow.

Can someone put a link for the CM690 you are talking about. The cases I am looking at are not even close to as nice as a 900.

dndhatcher said:
I have an antec 900 up on my desktop right behind my monitor.
Why do you call it loud?
Maybe if you ran the fans on high, but there is no need to set them above medium (and the big top fan on low).

I see two models of coolermaster 690. The NV 690 that has a top vent (i dont see a fan) and the RC 690 that doesnt even seem to have a top vent. If im looking at the right case, the 900 will have tons better and more flexible airflow paths. The NV is the same price as a 900 anyway.

The nine hundred does have a few holes that let you route most of the cables between the motherboard tray and the right side panel so you cant see them and they dont inhibit airflow.

Can someone put a link for the CM690 you are talking about. The cases I am looking at are not even close to as nice as a 900.


I live in NZ so it is probably different prices but
http://www.playtech.co.nz/product.php?action=showdetail... and
http://www.playtech.co.nz/product.php?action=showdetail...

This it?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
The pictures and description dont do it justice. The top and bottom fans are not shown or mentioned. In fact the pictures of the top dont show vents for top mounted fans.

Its the same price as an antec 300 illusion. Wish it looked better.

Also thats a 900Two you are looking at, not a 900. The 900 is cheaper and looks better.
http://www.playtech.co.nz/product.php?action=showdetail...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
The front top going back to the 200mm top fan is sloped so its not as boxy as most cases. Check the pictures at newegg.

thanks again for all the insight


i've been thinking: should i re-tool this to a radeon 4890 (or lower) build - thats much cheaper as of the moment and i'll be ready for ati's dx 11 cards that are coming out soon - i'd use this 4890 (or lower - to save some cash) as an intermediate card until the dx 11 ones come out

or i can go with the build i got now (a GTX 275 or 285 if i can find one) for a longer term, most likely picking up a second one further down the road for sli


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