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Hey everyone, im building a new computer within this week, im gonna go down to frys and get all my parts there, im 10 minutes away from one so if anything comes out bad i just drive down and change it.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This week BUDGET RANGE: $1500 max id rather $1200

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, movies, (hooking up to 1080p lcd, would really like hdmi out)

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Monitor
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: www.frys.com

PARTS PREFERENCES:

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128400

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product

RAM:(not sure, would like some kingston suggest please)

GPU: a gtx 275, 4890 vapor x, or i could wait for a 5850 but ill be leaving on sept 24th so im not sure if theyll be out by then.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product

OVERCLOCKING: Doubtful SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080

Any suggestion, what parts would be better for around the same price range.

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If you have no plans on o/c and running dual vid cards then I see no point in that case, psu, and mobo. For what you want I would look at the Gigabyte ud3p P55 board, the CM Storm Scout, and a decent 550w psu from someone like Corsair, the OCZ Fatal1ty(modular btw), Seasonic, etc...

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Well im planning on upgrading in the future, i have another 2 harddrives ill be putting in there as well i need space for that, and the PSU will certainly come in handy with future upgrades.

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http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-P55M-D4 Combo Price: $339.99 | $299.99 $40 off w/ code SAVINGS40 on I5-750BOX combo | Free Shipping
GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD4 Socket 1156/ Intel P55/ DDR3/ CrossFireX&SLI/ A&GbE/ MATX Motherboard
Intel Core i5 Processor i5-750 2.66GHz 8MB LGA1156 CPU, Retail

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Prod [...] e=10006382 $99.99 Free Shipping
PC Power and Cooling SILENCER 750W QUAD S75CF Power Supply Retail

http://www.provantage.com/cooler-m [...] OOL06Y.htm $69.18
Cooler Master 922 Haf 922M ATX/Micro ATX Include Two 200MM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814125290 $219.99
GIGABYTE GV-N275UD-896I GeForce GTX 275 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231277 $79.99 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
Dual Channel Intel Core i5 & Core i7 CPU for P55 motherboard


Message edited by Why_Me on 09-18-2009 at 05:02:59 AM
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http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-P7P55PR $179.99 | $139.99 $40 off w/ code SAVINGS40 on i7-860BOX combo Free Shipping
Asus P7P55D PRO Socket 1156/ Intel P55/ CrossFireX&SLI/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131405 <---better pics and specs of that Asus mobo


Message edited by Why_Me on 09-18-2009 at 06:02:26 AM
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