Please review my 900 dollar gaming system B4 purchase
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: this week BUDGET RANGE: Around 900
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: GAMING, multimedia, office
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, monitor, mouse
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: only newegg because purchasing through billmelater
PARTS PREFERENCES: I5 or I7 build(doubtful at my budget)
OVERCLOCKING: Yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Motherboard should have both options
MONITOR RESOLUTION: My monitor resolution is 1920x1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I have done alot of reading and have come up with this within my current budget. Any recommendations or changes you would make?
HITACHI 0A38016 1TB 7200 RPM Harddrive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... 79.99
LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model
OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... 108.98 (before 25$ mir)
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100269VXLE Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP ready CF ready
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... 260.98 (before 20$ mir)
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core
ASUS P7P55D EVO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... 359.98
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
COOLER MASTER Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-GP 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... 89.98
Sub total minus MIR (899.91)
After shippin minus MIR 910.89
Total after MIR 865.89
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: GAMING, multimedia, office
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, monitor, mouse
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: only newegg because purchasing through billmelater
PARTS PREFERENCES: I5 or I7 build(doubtful at my budget)
OVERCLOCKING: Yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Motherboard should have both options
MONITOR RESOLUTION: My monitor resolution is 1920x1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I have done alot of reading and have come up with this within my current budget. Any recommendations or changes you would make?
HITACHI 0A38016 1TB 7200 RPM Harddrive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... 79.99
LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model
OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... 108.98 (before 25$ mir)
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100269VXLE Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP ready CF ready
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... 260.98 (before 20$ mir)
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core
ASUS P7P55D EVO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... 359.98
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
COOLER MASTER Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-GP 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... 89.98
Sub total minus MIR (899.91)
After shippin minus MIR 910.89
Total after MIR 865.89
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You can get a cheaper mobo such as this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Also, if your planning to add a second GPU in the future, you might want to bump up the PSU to 750W.
Do you have an OS?
build said:
You can get a cheaper mobo such as this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...Also, if your planning to add a second GPU in the future, you might want to bump up the PSU to 750W.
Do you have an OS?
Well the reason I got the more expensive MOBO is cause of the combo making it the same price as the one you pointed out. and I will definitely look into changing the PSU to 750W...I have windows 7...anything you think i should reconsider?
Switch to this hard drive... much better and faster for $5 more!! SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
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That RAM isn't the best match for your system. The maximum RAM voltage supported by the i5 CPU is 1.65v. That RAM is rated to run at up to 1.8v which will damage your CPU. It also has a pretty slow CAS 9 rating. This combo costs $9 more, but is CAS 7 DDR3 1600 RAM rated at 1.65v.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
shortstuff_mt said:
That RAM isn't the best match for your system. The maximum RAM voltage supported by the i5 CPU is 1.65v. That RAM is rated to run at up to 1.8v which will damage your CPU. It also has a pretty slow CAS 9 rating. This combo costs $9 more, but is CAS 7 DDR3 1600 RAM rated at 1.65v.http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
Wow good point thank you ! i will definitely make that switch
tecmo34 said:
Switch to this hard drive... much better and faster for $5 more!! SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEMI will definitely make this switch too now thanks!!
So my build now looks like( harddrive mentioned above is sold out)
HITACHI 0A38016 1TB 7200 RPM Harddrive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822145233 79.99
LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model
OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.248328 108.98 (before 25$ mir)
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100269VXLE Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP ready CF ready
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... $269.98 (before 20$ mir)
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core
ASUS P7P55D EVO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.259877 359.98
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
COOLER MASTER Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-GP 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.259675 89.98
Sub total minus MIR ($903.91)
After shippin minus MIR 914.89
Total after MIR 869.89
HITACHI 0A38016 1TB 7200 RPM Harddrive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822145233 79.99
LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model
OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.248328 108.98 (before 25$ mir)
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100269VXLE Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP ready CF ready
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite... $269.98 (before 20$ mir)
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core
ASUS P7P55D EVO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.259877 359.98
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
COOLER MASTER Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-GP 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.259675 89.98
Sub total minus MIR ($903.91)
After shippin minus MIR 914.89
Total after MIR 869.89
I really don't trust Hitachi drives. I don't know if this one busts your budget, but I would consider it.
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives - OEM $94.99
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives - OEM $94.99
build said:
OP already said he's switching to the Samsung Spinpoint F3 
Nope, he said it's out of stock.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
shortstuff_mt said:
I really don't trust Hitachi drives. I don't know if this one busts your budget, but I would consider it.Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives - OEM $94.99
I appreciate the input, my first build so I am definitely not looking to have any problems with the system
Build now stands as
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... $94.99
LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model
OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.248328 108.98 (before 25$ mir)
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100269VXLE Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP ready CF ready
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.256476 $269.98 (before 20$ mir)
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core
ASUS P7P55D EVO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.259877 359.98
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
COOLER MASTER Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-GP 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.259675 89.98
Sub total minus MIR ($918.91)
After shippin minus MIR $929.89
Total after MIR 884.89
Anyone else have any input for the build....maybe on the motherboard....graphic card.... just to be sure
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