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vorless   10-13-2009 at 09:10:47 AM

So here is my build I got together so far.

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz LGA 1156

 

CPU Cooler: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus

 

Motherboard: ASUS P7P55D EVO LGA 1156

 

Power Supply: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V

 

Video Card: XFX HD-489X-ZSFC Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 or XFX RADEON HD 5850 1 GB DDR5<---If it comes out around the time I decide to order.

  

(Want to do Crossfire in the near future.)

 

Case: COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP

 

Optical: LG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW

 

HDD: None.

 

Operating System: None

 

Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5

 

Monitor: Already have a 1920x1080.

  

So thats what I have so far, price for everything I want is around $1,000 USD, max I am willing to go is around $1,200 USD.
I want to be able to play all game for awhile at relatively high settings at 1920x1080. I am not picky about Nvidia/ATI, I just want the best performance at 1920x1080 for my money.

 

Any suggestions/comments?


Message edited by vorless on 10-13-2009 at 09:54:31 AM
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Bronze Home Brew badge gkay09   10-13-2009 at 09:35:16 AM

^ Hmm.. My suggestions...

1. CPU + Mobo combo...
This mobo also offers all the important features...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.273249

2. CASE - I would prefer this case for about $89, with Free shipping and it is a better case than that 900
COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
$10 off w/ promo code EMCMLLW48, ends 10/14
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119197

3. Graphics card - Dint you know there are newer DirectX 11 cards available...The HD 5850 would compliment that 860 better...
XFX RADEON HD 5850 1 GB DDR5
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002Q4U5EY

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Bronze Home Brew badge gkay09   10-13-2009 at 09:36:48 AM

And definitely a SATA DVD drive...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827136167

And actually for HD 5850 crossfire, you wont need 750W PSU...Even the Corsair 650TX is powerful enough to run them...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] ir%20650tx

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vorless   10-13-2009 at 09:46:38 AM

Thanks for the suggestions, would you know when the 5850s are going to be released?

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Bronze Home Brew badge gkay09   10-13-2009 at 10:12:35 AM

The HD 5850s are released...
here is a link to the product that currently is in stock...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002R5AB8W


Message edited by gkay09 on 10-13-2009 at 10:13:32 AM
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Bronze Home Brew badge jbakerlent   10-13-2009 at 10:45:45 PM

For crossfire though, he would need four 6 pin connectors (and the 650 TX only has two)...

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