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harborbreeze   10-11-2009 at 05:46:32 AM

Here is the build I am going to do. Would appreciate any suggestions.

Purchase Date: Next week

Budget: $1400 or so

System Usage: Gaming, General

Parts not required: Monitor Have Samsung P2350, Power Supply Have Corsair 750 Watt

Websites Preferred: New Egg, Amazon, or any other reputable.

Overclocking: Probably one I learn a little more.
Monitor resolution is 1920 X 1080


Here is what I have picked out.

LIAN LI ARMORSUIT PC-P50R Red Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $229.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811112241

Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115214

ASUS P7P55D Deluxe LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Combo w/I7 $469.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131400


SAPPHIRE 100279-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail $154.99.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102849

OCZ Gold 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV4GK - Retail $79.99 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227483


COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-GP 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail $29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103065

SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 22X DVD-R 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner LightScribe Support - OEM $31.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151188

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee - OEM
Includes free Windows 7 upgrade coupon $99.00 (Part of combo deal)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116677

Western Digital Caviar Black 1 TB Bulk/OEM Hard Drive 3.5 Inch, 32 MB Cache, 7200 RPM SATA II WD1001FALS $99.98
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ [...] R&v=glance

Thermal-Star LCD Media Panel 7-in-1 Card Reader / Fan Controller / Temp. Display (TS-07) $44.00
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/ [...] d=Y4iS7ZLK

I originally bought a Gateway FX6800-01E for my teenager and it was atotal piece of junk(Another story), So I am Going to try and do it myself with some suggestions from you guys!

Thanks!



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That build is good but can be improved...

Change the processor to Core i5 750
And the case to Antec 900 or equivalent...

You will save a lot which will enable you to buy a better card which is most important for a gaming PC.

Buy a Radeon 5850 then...
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Bronze Home Brew badge Sonic-Boom   10-11-2009 at 05:57:48 AM

http://img2.zol.com.cn/product/34/953/cek4maNAicQ1s.jpg

Another Amdtel. Looks great though.

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shubham1401   10-11-2009 at 06:30:51 AM
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That build is good but can be improved...

Change the processor to Core i5 750
And the case to Antec 900 or equivalent...

You will save a lot which will enable you to buy a better card which is most important for a gaming PC.

Buy a Radeon 5850 then...

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era86   10-11-2009 at 07:37:57 AM

The 860 had no performance increase for gaming. I'm gonna have to agree with shubham1401. Unless you do any other type of CPU intensive tasks, I'd stick to the I5.

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JackNaylorPE   10-11-2009 at 03:33:00 PM

Also suggest an Antec 902
Why Vista w/ Win 7 shipping from newegg in 8 days (for 10/22 delivery)
The 2 TB WD Black is a top performer but the 1 TB model pales next to the competition

http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/hard-drives,3.html

Don't forget to check the sound and temperature charts

Some better drives are $20 cheaper too.

If I was gonna spend that much on a Mobo w/ that CPU, I think I'd rather have theRampage II Extreme w/ an 900 series CPU. With the extra $100, get a 5850.

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