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paulp55   10-12-2009 at 09:00:49 AM

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: (This week) BUDGET RANGE: (800 max) Before / After Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: (Gaming,Internet,Music)

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: ( keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS)

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: (Newegg.com and tigerdirect.com COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: (usa)

PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type (looking for best performance for price)

OVERCLOCKING: Yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE:Maybe in the future

MONITOR RESOLUTION: (1280x1024)

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paulp55 wrote :

it was 800 for the cpu and im going to be getting the monitor down the line but i was going to go with the http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150337 but with that power supply thing you mention that might put a damper on it so would it maybe be worth downgrading the video card and bringing up the psu

 

well if you plan on adding another 4850 down the road cuz of newer games...then get the sapphire 1gb version..because it uses only one 6 pin..its just that your case will be a little hotter

 

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overshocks   10-12-2009 at 09:09:07 AM

haha only 1280x1024 thats a easy one for i5 750 build :D

 

you sure you dont need O.S?

Video card 4850 512mb $99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102824

 

MOBO + RAM Combo Price: $244.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.264218

 

hard drive $54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822152181

 


heatsink $29.99 (you said overclocking)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103065

 

case + power supply Combo Price: $139.94 (enough juice for future crossfire another 4850)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.265980

 


Optical drive $28.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827106289

 

i5 750 $199.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115215

TOTAL: $828.86 BEFORE REBATE, over budget I can cut down video card to 4670

 

video card 4670 1GB $69.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102855

 

TOTAL: $768.87 BEFORE REBATE

 


or 4670 512MB $66.99 , i'll get the 1GB for 3 dollars more (above)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102854

TOTAL: $765.87 BEFORE REBATE


Message edited by overshocks on 10-12-2009 at 09:28:08 AM
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paulp55   10-12-2009 at 09:18:54 AM

that seems good how much a decrease would i see with a 4670 over a 4850

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overshocks   10-12-2009 at 09:21:20 AM

paulp55 wrote :

that seems good how much a decrease would i see with a 4670 over a 4850

 

don't forget to thank me :D hard work!!

 

i suggest you get 4850, because it can MAX pretty much everything on 1280x1024, but if you don't care about settings then 4670 is good for you.
you can add another video card after if you upgrade monitor. i updated post above.

 

if you dont know how to overclock, i suggest you read articles about it.


Message edited by overshocks on 10-12-2009 at 09:23:16 AM
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paulp55   10-12-2009 at 09:25:29 AM

thank you would it be worth the money to maybe go with a xfx 4850 because of the warranty or is sapphires good

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overshocks   10-12-2009 at 09:27:09 AM

paulp55 wrote :

thank you would it be worth the money to maybe go with a xfx 4850 because of the warranty or is sapphires good

 


BOTH company are good, are you talking about the 512mb or 1GB?
link me up
i updated post above calculations were wrong.


Message edited by overshocks on 10-12-2009 at 09:28:48 AM
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overshocks   10-12-2009 at 09:32:04 AM

paulp55 wrote :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150337

 

Get the XFX one instead of Sapphire. Why? Because the XFX offers a better aftermarket COOLER, it blows air OUTSIDE the case. Nice find.


Message edited by overshocks on 10-12-2009 at 09:32:27 AM
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paulp55   10-12-2009 at 09:33:34 AM

cool thanks for the help going to order this sometime this week thanks for the help ill tell you how it went

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overshocks   10-12-2009 at 09:34:58 AM

paulp55 wrote :

cool thanks for the help going to order this sometime this week thanks for the help ill tell you how it went



WAIT, I found one flaw. The XFX requires two 6 pin connectors and sapphire 1gb requires one pin connector. (POWER SUPPLY has only two 6 pin) SO IF you want to add another 4850 in the future you need to upgrade your power supply for the XFX 4850. But remember the sapphire 1gb isnt as good in cooling because it BLOWS INTO the case.


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paulp55   10-12-2009 at 09:39:04 AM

one more question if your still here i plan on upgrading the monitor how ill it do with a higher resolution?

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overshocks   10-12-2009 at 09:41:12 AM

paulp55 wrote :

one more question if your still here i plan on upgrading the monitor how ill it do with a higher resolution?

 

so which 4850 are you getting?

 

at which resolution? the 4850 will be able to run 1680x1050 for around MEDIUM settings in games...

 

if you plan on upgrading monitor i suggest this. best for the price.

 

Monitor $159.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824009157

 

thats 1920x1080, but you can turn down the resolution 1680x1050 in game. OR better yet get better video card. dunno your budget


Message edited by overshocks on 10-12-2009 at 09:43:17 AM
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paulp55   10-12-2009 at 09:43:59 AM

it was 800 for the cpu and im going to be getting the monitor down the line but i was going to go with the http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150337 but with that power supply thing you mention that might put a damper on it so would it maybe be worth downgrading the video card and bringing up the psu

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overshocks   10-12-2009 at 09:45:51 AM
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paulp55 wrote :

it was 800 for the cpu and im going to be getting the monitor down the line but i was going to go with the http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150337 but with that power supply thing you mention that might put a damper on it so would it maybe be worth downgrading the video card and bringing up the psu

 

well if you plan on adding another 4850 down the road cuz of newer games...then get the sapphire 1gb version..because it uses only one 6 pin..its just that your case will be a little hotter

 

vote me best answer too :D hehe


Message edited by overshocks on 10-12-2009 at 09:47:17 AM
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paulp55   10-12-2009 at 09:47:37 AM

the heat is something i am worried about seeing as i will be overclocking

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overshocks   10-12-2009 at 09:47:52 AM

oh trueeee

 

but the antec 300 has good airflow for the price ..it has 3 fans.
well if i were you and willing to spend just a little more to get a better PSU and that xfx 4850 instead

 

how much overclock on CPU?
you need thermal paste if you overclock.

 

$6.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835100007


Message edited by overshocks on 10-12-2009 at 09:50:29 AM
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paulp55   10-12-2009 at 09:51:22 AM

ya i have a tube of artic silver 5 and as far as bringing up the price thats pretty much out of the question ya ill probably bring down the video card and get a better psu because i am also looking at the future and upgrading somewhere down the line
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150337
is now out of the question out of stock...

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overshocks   10-12-2009 at 09:53:09 AM

paulp55 wrote :

ya i have a tube of artic silver 5 and as far as bringing up the price thats pretty much out of the question

 

huh? so are you saying you are gettin better PSU or not?
don't worry it'll be in stock very soon or check zipzoomfly
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Prod [...] t=celebros
more expensive


Message edited by overshocks on 10-12-2009 at 09:54:49 AM
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zipzoomflyhigh   10-12-2009 at 10:01:37 PM

Stay away from s1156 until the capacitor blowing issues are addressed by Intel. Seems they are trying to keep it hush hush for now but I'm sure THG is pressing them on this issue and hopefully we'll see an answer soon.

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overshocks   10-12-2009 at 11:00:43 PM

zipzoomflyhigh wrote :

Stay away from s1156 until the capacitor blowing issues are addressed by Intel. Seems they are trying to keep it hush hush for now but I'm sure THG is pressing them on this issue and hopefully we'll see an answer soon.



No, that's only on the cheapest mobos the ones around $100-120
the UD4P mobo I suggested has no problems.

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paulp55   10-14-2009 at 12:05:47 AM

so would i run into this capacitor problem or no? also i found a better deal on psu and case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.265977


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