$1200 MMORPG (FFXIV) game machine

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: ASAP

BUDGET RANGE: 1200 or under.

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming (MMORPG and FPS), gimp, msn

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: speakers, keyboard, mouse

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg or any really. I'm in Ontario, Canada.

PARTS PREFERENCES: intel and nvidia

OVERCLOCKING: no

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe (might want 2 screens)

MONITOR RESOLUTION: any

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: the best bang for my buck.

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Sorry to double, but anything?

Reply to xoshua

I am also curious for a build recommendation since I too would like to build a pc to play FFXIV.

Message edited by Mako7 on 10-04-2009 at 02:32:30 AM

Reply to Mako7

Seems no one has a solution.

Reply to xoshua

Is your budget US or Canadian?

Reply to ghoulsrulefools

Canadian

Reply to xoshua

You mention that you might use 2 screens, should these be included in the budget?

Reply to ghoulsrulefools

Well if it's better to go with one screen and get better gaming stuff I suppose one screen.

Reply to xoshua

You mention you want the best bang for your buck, so I will start by asking if you really need a new computer for your daily usage or you just want one for FF 14?

Reply to BigBurn

just for ffxiv/ gaming

Reply to xoshua

I would think about getting a HD 5850 over the GTX 275 but it’s your call, you said Nvidia. Both cards are about the same price and both will run 2 monitors. The HD5850 is new and has DX11

This setup is for 1 GPU and top FPS within your budget.

SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA
Item #: N82E16827151176
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$34.99 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6827151188

COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811119137
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$20.00 Instant $99.99
$79.99 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6811119137

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822152181
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$5.00 Instant $68.99
$63.99 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6822152181

ASUS VH236H Black 23" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen Full HD 1080P LCD Monitor - Retail
Item #: N82E16824236059
Return Policy: Monitor Replacement Only Return Policy
-$20.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$229.99
$209.99 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6824236059

EVGA 896-P3-1170-AR GeForce GTX 275 896MB 448-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814130475
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$267.49 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6814130475

CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail
Item #: N82E16817139004
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$33.00 Instant
$30.00 USD Mail-in Rebate
$131.49
$98.49 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6817139004

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH - Retail
Item #: N82E16820231276
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$95.49 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6820231276

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115215
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD2 LGA 1156 Intel P55 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813128405
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
-$10.00 Combo $349.98
$329.98 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Combo [...] mbo.270439
Subtotal: $1,180.41

You can always add a 2nd monitor latter, and use ATI's Beyond Hi-Definition: ATI Eyefinity Technology with Eye Definition http://www.techlivez.com/2009/09/b [...] efinition/

Message edited by niklas_13 on 10-04-2009 at 07:46:58 AM

------------------------------ P55-UD4P / i5 750 @ 3.6 180X20 / GSkill 1600 @ 1420 7-7-7-22 / WD Black 640 / HD 5850 / Corsair 750 / Win 7
Reply to niklas_13

To the one above me: you took a IDE dvd burner XD

Maybe I asked my questiong wrong, but I meant: Do you actually need it right now or the one you have at the moment is doing the job?

Because it would make sense to wait FF14 to be released before buying it, since we don't know the requirements and the prices of the hardware will drop.

but since I was taking a break, I made a build anyway XD. I usually buy from DirectCanada because of their free shipping after 300$ and didn't have problem with them yet.

Things I didn't include in link are:
OS - Count 120$: Buy a copy of OEM win 7 when it's out
Video card: 300$ for a 5850, but they are out of stock

El cheapo case
Case: http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=18310AC6726
Corsair 550w psu
PSU : http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11180AC2518
Gigabyte AMd770 am3 motherbaord
Mobo: http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11830BD2703
500GB hdd
HDD : http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=14120DR8025
random dvd drive
DVD : http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=12600DR0061
4GB of ddr3
RAM : http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=15380BD1255
phenom 2 x4 3.0Ghz
CPU : http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=10360BD4173
1680x1050 2ms
monitor: http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=12600MN9690

Sure total is 782+ 5% tax (they are based in british colombia, so 821$)
+ Super big estimation = ~1202 with taxes shipping and yadayada.
and you have 32$ from mail in rebates.

Edit: Added monitor from directcanada + mail in rebates + corrected few typos

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Message edited by BigBurn on 10-04-2009 at 07:43:04 AM

Reply to BigBurn

BigBurn wrote :

To the one above me: you took a IDE dvd burner XD

Maybe I asked my questiong wrong, but I meant: Do you actually need it right now or the one you have at the moment is doing the job?

Because it would make sense to wait FF14 to be released before buying it, since we don't know the requirements and the prices of the hardware will drop.

but since I was taking a break, I made a build anyway XD. I usually buy from DirectCanada because of their free shipping after 300$ and didn't have problem with them yet.

Things I didn't include in link are:
OS - Count 120$: Buy a copy of OEM win 7 when it's out
Video card: 300$ for a 5850, but they are out of stock

El cheapo case
Case: http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=18310AC6726
Corsair 550w psu
PSU : http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11180AC2518
Gigabyte AMd770 am3 motherbaord
Mobo: http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11830BD2703
500GB hdd
HDD : http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=14120DR8025
random dvd drive
DVD : http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=12600DR0061
4GB of ddr3
RAM : http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=15380BD1255
phenom 2 x4 3.0Ghz
CPU : http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=10360BD4173
1680x1050 2ms
monitor: http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=12600MN9690

Sure total is 782+ 5% tax (they are based in british colombia, so 821$)
+ Super big estimation = ~1202 with taxes shipping and yadayada.
and you have 32$ from mail in rebates.

Edit: Added monitor from directcanada + mail in rebates + corrected few typos

Fixed the DVD TY m8

------------------------------ P55-UD4P / i5 750 @ 3.6 180X20 / GSkill 1600 @ 1420 7-7-7-22 / WD Black 640 / HD 5850 / Corsair 750 / Win 7
Reply to niklas_13

Np, but you forgot the OS too, unless I added it and didn't need too o.O

Reply to BigBurn

Is there a particular reason you need a new PC now because I would personally wait until FFXIV comes out to build a PC for it.

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