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Hi,I am going to build my first pc.I live in Japan and plan to buy parts in Akihabara.I think the parts in newegg etc...can be found there.
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE:10/3 BUDGET RANGE:1500-2000

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT:gaming,video converting

PARTS NOT REQUIRED:SSD,Speakers,Mouse and Keyboard,Monitor

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS:Going to buy in shop COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Japan

PARTS PREFERENCES:I would like to use a Intel 920 with a Rampage II Extreme MoBo using a 24 inch screen and Full tower.

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION:1920x1080?- Going to use 24 inch screen

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:Want to use Windows 7 64bit
I want the Rampage because I want it to be future proof.
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Here are the parts I currently have in mind:
CPU:Intel i7 920
Mobo: Asus Rampage II Extreme.Also have the GIGABYTE x58-UD5 in mind.
Case:Coolermaster HAF 932
PSU:Suggestions please.I really dont know which PSU to choose.
CPU Cooler:Scythe KABUTO.
RAM:No idea.
HDD:About 750-1Tb
OS: Vista Ultimate 64bit w/ Windows 7 upgrade.
Video Card:Nvidia GTX 285 or ATI Radeon HD5870
Disc Drive:Cheap/Good DVD drive I can find.Blu-ray not needed.

Note:Honestly,I have a feeling that I dont need the Rampage MoBo but I just dont want to regret in the future.

And there you have it.Please comment and suggest anything.

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ram 6 gigs ocz platinium psu corsair 750 watt/850watt on any good quality(antec,pc power &cooling,ocz) in that power range and samsung f3 1tb good drive get the 5870

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Reply to obsidian86

glad to know you live in tokyo, been there it's pretty amazing.

that list of parts is pretty good, but you dont need a gtx 285 or 5870 for 1920x1080 unless you play really high settings in crysis
you for your build you dont need over 750W unless you crossfire/sli which is not needed for 1920x1080
for heatsink, i believe in japan theres way better heatsink than kabuto

ill post some parts after.

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

Message edited by overshocks on 09-20-2009 at 09:10:23 PM

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I think you'd be better off with an i7 860 and LGA 1156 mobo. That would give you better performance and be cheaper.

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Paranoidmage wrote :

I think you'd be better off with an i7 860 and LGA 1156 mobo. That would give you better performance and be cheaper.

better performance? i7 920> i7 860
cheaper? his budget is 1500-2000, money is not an issue.
when you dont know the facts, dont open your mouth so wide

Message edited by overshocks on 09-20-2009 at 09:25:57 PM

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Thanks for the suggestions everyone.I think Ill stick with the 920.How about the MoBo?Which is recommended?,Rampage II E or GIGABYTE X58-UD5?And is a 650 PSU good enough?

Reply to myxrythme

As for PSU I don't know what will be available where your going but as long as you get one from a quality manufacturer (Corsair, PC Power, Antec) you'll be fine.

One thing to look out for though is that a lot of times in the 600-750w range there is very little if any price difference between higher end models. Just as an example I listed a couple below:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139002
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341011

One is 620 and one is 750 and their the same price. Both are very good PSU's and in a situation like that I would go with the more powerful unit.

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I have decided to get the Antec ea-750 for the PSU.I am also thinking of changing the pc case to a NZXT Tempest to add some cash for RAM.
Also would like to know if there is any difference/advantage if I purchase a Rampage II Extreme over a GIGABYTE X58-UD5 or a P6T Deluxe V2.I have heard the rampage is good for overclocking etc...but I dont think I will overclock like crazy...Just want to overclock to a degree that wont do any harm to the parts.

Thanks in advance.

Message edited by myxrythme on 09-21-2009 at 06:04:46 PM

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