"$900 gaming PC"

[Ironman01]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Anyday now BUDGET RANGE: 800-900

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Hardcore gaming/possible movie rendering, heavy multitasking, office

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: no keyboard, mouse, monitor, or HARDDRIVE

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg, and other reputable websites

PARTS PREFERENCES: Interested in a i5 or i7 920

OVERCLOCKING: Yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE: whatever is better recommended but i hear SLI

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 or 1920x1200 I have 2 monitors

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: First post, whats up guys. Thanks for any help. I was thinking of the using the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 but as I have read, the i5 is much better, and I think with a proper build the i7 is affordable. Thanks for any help !!

 

[Why_Me]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.259675 Combo Discount: -$10.00 Combo Price: $89.98
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS 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?ProductCode=10006382 $99.99 Free Shipping
PC Power and Cooling SILENCER 750W QUAD S75CF Power Supply Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.259878 Combo Discount: -$30.00 Combo Price: $339.98 Free Shipping*
ASUS P7P55D PRO 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=GA-GTX275C $214.99 Free Ground Shipping
GIGABYTE nVidia GeForce GTX275 OC 896MB DDR3 DVI/HDMI PCI-Express Video Card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231279 $94.99 Free Shipping*
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151187 $27.99
SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner - OEM

Total: $867.92

*Or switch out cases for this one down below...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.259678 Combo Discount: -$10.00 Combo Price: $119.98
COOLER MASTER Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-GP 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU - Retail
COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Total: $897.92

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/landing/haf922/ <--- more pics, specs, and customer reviews of that Cooler Master 922 HAF

 

[Ironman01]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.259675 Combo Discount: -$10.00 Combo Price: $89.98
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS 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?ProductCode=10006382 $99.99 Free Shipping
PC Power and Cooling SILENCER 750W QUAD S75CF Power Supply Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.259878 Combo Discount: -$30.00 Combo Price: $339.98 Free Shipping*
ASUS P7P55D PRO 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=GA-GTX275C $214.99 Free Ground Shipping
GIGABYTE nVidia GeForce GTX275 OC 896MB DDR3 DVI/HDMI PCI-Express Video Card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.256539 $94.99 Free Shipping*
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151187 $27.99
SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner - OEM

Total: $867.92

*Or switch out cases for this one down below...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.259678 Combo Discount: -$10.00 Combo Price: $119.98
COOLER MASTER Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-GP 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU - Retail
COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Total: $897.92

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/landing/haf922/ <--- more pics, specs, and customer reviews of that Cooler Master 922 HAF

that all looks great actually, thanks alot !! Now I have a question, are the cases very reputable, or just the only ones you found that might keep me another 900. Cause I guess maybe I will go a tiny bit over 900 in order to make sure I have a good case. But definitely thanks

 

[Why_Me]

Those are two of the better cases on the market RE: cooling, ventilation/airflow, and room to expand/work with, not to mention quality.

 

[overshocks]

why_me what's wrong another mistake? or intentional ?

you suggested two video cards, gtx 275 (whats with the overclock version having the same speed with stock version) , gtx 260 in a combo with ram.

to OP: are you using two monitors at once?

 

[Why_Me]

why_me what's wrong another mistake? or intentional ?

you suggested two video cards, gtx 275 (whats with the overclock version having the same speed with stock version) , gtx 260 in a combo with ram.

to OP: are you using two monitors at once?

You have a calculator ? Then add up the total and tell me what you get. Now don't you have school tomorrow or you one of those strange Canadian home schooled kids ?

 

[overshocks]

You have a calculator ? Then add up the total and tell me what you get. Now don't you have school tomorrow or you one of those strange Canadian home schooled kids ?

LOL, funny. Trying to insult me? Aww it's a nice try though you're what 20-40 years older than me and still crying over the fact that I caught your terrible mistake in other thread? Sad just sad, you are probably old, but you act so immature.

Home schooled? I skipped high school and going to university already at a young age that your jealous of? Good try.

you are the one that needs a calculator, try again, fail in math?
yawns grade 1 math..total $1011.91

 

[Why_Me]

LOL, funny. Trying to insult me? Aww it's a nice try though you're what 20-40 years older than me and still crying over the fact that I caught your terrible mistake in other thread? Sad just sad, you are probably old, but you act so immature.

Home schooled? I skipped high school and going to university already at a young age that your jealous of? Good try.

"Terrible mistake" ? What "terrible mistake" is that ?

 

[overshocks]

"Terrible mistake" ? What "terrible mistake" is that ?

lol, a funny guy that suggests a gtx 260 for 2560x1600 LOLLL

read post above..you really need a calculator and you're 20-40 years older than me ?, still can't add?

and now a mistake gtx 275 + gtx 260 LOLLL

now lets say this phrase again LOLLL "Now don't you have school tomorrow or you one of those strange Canadian home schooled kids ? "
you should google better phrases

 

[Why_Me]

lol, a funny guy that suggests a gtx 260 for 2560x1600 LOLLL

read post above..you really need a calculator and you're 20-40 years older than me, still can't add?

Is and was there a gtx 275 in this build I posted ? Now this is the last post I'm making on the OP's thread. If you want to keep spamming threads with your very immature drivel let's take it to the "Old Man" forums on here. I'm sure WingDing, Rob D and the rest of the lads would appreciate your company.

 

[overshocks]

Is and was there a gtx 275 in this build I posted ? Now this is the last post I'm making on the OP's thread. If you want to keep spamming threads with your very immature drivel let's take it to the "Old Man" forums on here. I'm sure WingDing, Rob D and the rest of the lads would appreciate your company.

you must be blind? i TOLD you, you posted gtx 275 + gtx 260 that's funny. and you still don't admit it. LOL

your total value is WRONG too, you avoided to comment

 

[overshocks]

now good job you fixed it. you made two terrible mistakes tonight. your suggestions are not trustworthy anymore. you should really grow up and learn from your mistakes.

 

[Ironman01]

Those are two of the better cases on the market RE: cooling, ventilation/airflow, and room to expand/work with, not to mention quality.

Thanks why_me, you have been alot of help! Now I have been reading alot of people talking about the radeon 5870, do you think I should wait for it or just go with the GTX 275, as in would the difference be that big ? And if I were to wait for the radeon, could I use this same build and just replace the gtx275 with the radeon 5870? or would other things need to be replaced as well. I am just wondering, cause I am ready to just go with the build you laid out, I just want to make sure

 

[Why_Me]

Thanks why_me, you have been alot of help! Now I have been reading alot of people talking about the radeon 5870, do you think I should wait for it or just go with the GTX 275, as in would the difference be that big ? And if I were to wait for the radeon, could I use this same build and just replace the gtx275 with the radeon 5870? or would other things need to be replaced as well. I am just wondering, cause I am ready to just go with the build you laid out, I just want to make sure

You put me on the spot. That gtx 275 is a favorite of mine...but the benchmarks on this 5870 are nothing short of spectacular. No games that I know of support DX11 right now...but in a years time who knows. Personally I would do this....I would order everything now but the vid card. This way you still get those nice combo deals before they change up on them...which can be any day now, and then I would slap it together. Next week I believe the benchmarks for that 5850 come out. Then you can make a better decision on what vid card to order for that build. But for now I would get everything but the vid card and then wait until next week when those reviews/benchmarks are posted.

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10011251&prodlist=froogle $259.99 Free Shipping
XFX HD-585A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5850 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express x16 (2.0v) Video Card Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121346 $379.99
ASUS EAH5870/G/2DIS/1GD5/A Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity - Retail

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-5870,2422.html <--- ATI 5870 review and benchmarks

 

[Ironman01]

You put me on the spot. That gtx 275 is a favorite of mine...but the benchmarks on this 5870 are nothing short of spectacular. No games that I know of support DX11 right now...but in a years time who knows. Personally I would do this....I would order everything now but the vid card. This way you still get those nice combo deals before they change up on them...which can be any day now, and then I would slap it together. Next week I believe the benchmarks for that 5850 come out. Then you can make a better decision on what vid card to order for that build. But for now I would get everything but the vid card and then wait until next week when those reviews/benchmarks are posted.

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10011251&prodlist=froogle $259.99 Free Shipping
XFX HD-585A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5850 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express x16 (2.0v) Video Card Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121346 $379.99
ASUS EAH5870/G/2DIS/1GD5/A Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity - Retail

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-5870,2422.html <--- ATI 5870 review and benchmarks

I will definitely do that, I do think that considering the 2 games I want to be able at max when they come out the most is Starcraft 2 and Diablo 3 at a high framerate, I actually think the gtx 275 would be able to do it lol. But at the same time, you never know when a game comes out thats a heavy hitter and is a must buy, I want to be prepared for that too.

 

[Transmaniacon]

The HD5850 is going to be a close contender to the GTX275, and the HD5870 just passes the GTX285. I like the idea of waiting to see where the HD5850 falls, I have a feeling it will be just ahead of the GTX275, so once Tom's benchmarks it, you can make the call.

 

[Ironman01]

The HD5850 is going to be a close contender to the GTX275, and the HD5870 just passes the GTX285. I like the idea of waiting to see where the HD5850 falls, I have a feeling it will be just ahead of the GTX275, so once Tom's benchmarks it, you can make the call.

Good idea, The only depressing part is that I am planning to purchase all from 1 website to qualify for the bill me later option and the set up he made with the HAF tower that came out to 926.92 on new egg before shipping, 943.44 after....while his set up buying from various sites came out to 897.92 before shipping and i think maybe 910 after with various websites lol.


I really like the zipzoomfly website due to the freeshipping with FedEx, but they dont have all the same items

 

[overshocks]

The HD5850 is going to be a close contender to the GTX275, and the HD5870 just passes the GTX285. I like the idea of waiting to see where the HD5850 falls, I have a feeling it will be just ahead of the GTX275, so once Tom's benchmarks it, you can make the call.

what you mean by 5870 just "passes" the gtx 285. it DOMINATED IT. by 30% average. even more with Crossfire vs SLI

 

[Transmaniacon]

Wow it was really that big of a jump huh, I guess I was just looking mainly at how they scale versus the 295, the HD5870X2 in crossfire is going to be rediculous!

 

[overshocks]

Wow it was really that big of a jump huh, I guess I was just looking mainly at how they scale versus the 295, the HD5870X2 in crossfire is going to be rediculous!

Indeed, when is 5870x2 coming out you know? And 5850 next week?

 

[Transmaniacon]

Not sure about the HD5870X2, prob sometime before Christmas, I have heard a few people mention next week for the HD5850, nothing confirmed though.