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Snowie81   09-14-2009 at 12:17:24 AM

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Some time this week

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, HTPC and then all around performance for internet and school work

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com only please

PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel I5 build

OVERCLOCKING: Most likely

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Down the road if need be

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050 22" and 1920x1080 50"

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I think I'm set on most of the items, unless there is anything jumping out at you guys. I only have three main questions, is there a faster HHD under $50, how will that ram preform compared to other ~$100 ram sticks and should I grab a few extra case fans?

Here is the build:

Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail - $54.95

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM - $49.99

SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner - OEM - $30.99

GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD4P LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - $169.99

Intel Core i5 750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail - $209.99

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH - Retail - $94.99

COOLER MASTER Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-GP 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail - $29.99

EVGA 896-P3-1171-AR GeForce GTX 275 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail - $259.99

Total: $900.88 w/o combos or rebates
Which is exactly where I wanted to be sitting at.

I have already purchased these two items.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee - OEM - $109.99

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail - $119.99


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psycho sykes   09-14-2009 at 12:23:13 AM

Everything looks very good [:jaydeejohn:5]
It maybe me but I can't find anything to be changed, Cheers!! [:jaydeejohn:8]

 

Medo


Message edited by psycho sykes on 09-14-2009 at 12:23:51 AM
------------------------------ -Medo Egyptian
"Simplicity is a mix of complexity."
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psycho sykes   09-14-2009 at 12:26:06 AM

You might want to postpone the GPU and get a low end one then get the HD5850 when it comes out.
Check http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] d#t1988556
The last post in the previous thread.

 

------------------------ EDIT ------------------------
You might try to pick the i5 750 up via MicroCenter.
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Best Regards.


Message edited by psycho sykes on 09-14-2009 at 12:31:41 AM
------------------------------ -Medo Egyptian
"Simplicity is a mix of complexity."
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Snowie81   09-14-2009 at 03:57:18 AM

Thanks for the comments so far. I think I'll just stick with that GPU and if need be I'll buy a second one when prices come down. Would that PSU be able to provide enough energy to two of those GPUs? Do you guys think I should add any extra case fans to help with cooling?

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psycho sykes   09-14-2009 at 04:00:45 AM

^ The TX750 can run up to 2x HD4870 or 2x GTX275 (both stock)

Also why not wait for the HD5850 ??!

------------------------------ -Medo Egyptian
"Simplicity is a mix of complexity."
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Snowie81   09-14-2009 at 04:14:33 AM

I'm looking to have something good right now that I shouldn't have to crack back open for at least a year. I already put off buying everything for the I5 to come out, and I don't care to wait any longer.

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psycho sykes   09-14-2009 at 04:19:34 AM

It's just 2 weeks, And you're by that sacrificing the "Best bang for the buck" concept in the GPU section.

Did you take a look at the links in the thread I linked 2 posts before this?? (My last one, Before it [My last one -1] ) sorry :) .

Medo

------------------------------ -Medo Egyptian
"Simplicity is a mix of complexity."
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nun   09-14-2009 at 04:32:09 AM

yea i'd wait for the dx11 they'd be around the same price its only 2 weeks
edit: why not buy everything but the graphics card then wait two weeks and buy the dx11. so you wont have to wait any longer for the i5


Message edited by nun on 09-14-2009 at 04:33:44 AM
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psycho sykes   09-14-2009 at 04:41:39 AM

^ +999999999999999999999!! [:jaydeejohn:5] :D

------------------------------ -Medo Egyptian
"Simplicity is a mix of complexity."
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Snowie81   09-16-2009 at 06:52:34 AM

Ok so waitingfo rthe 5k GPUs next week. What about case fans? Do you guys recommend adding any to the case?

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