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D3rk0   10-19-2009 at 04:59:19 PM

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Would Like to purchase within the month.

BUDGET RANGE: $800 at least and $1200 at most.

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Photo Editing (Photoshop), Gaming, Surfing the net, listening to music

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

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: neweggs and even amazon if possible.

PARTS PREFERENCES: Core i7

OVERCLOCKING: Yes

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200, will use an old 21in CRT and wish to switch to an LCD in the future.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would like to take something that is as cheap as possible that will give me great performance. My PC that I currently have is falling apart and want to get some new, instead of having to replace parts on this old one.

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Silver Home Brew badge shortstuff_mt   10-19-2009 at 05:50:39 PM

What OS are you planning on using? You'll want a 64-bit OS. You can pre-order Windows 7 Home Premium for $99.99 until tomorrow. Here's a build that would work great for your intended use:

 

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 PRO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131405

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.273249 $434.98 (CPU + motherboard combo)

Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product $59.95

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] %207%204gb $94.99

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822152181 $54.99

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116754 $99.99

SAPPHIRE 100283L Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102858

Antec TruePower New TP-750 750W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371025

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.274500 $234.94 - $20.00 MIR (GPU + PSU combo)

SAMSUNG SH-S223B 22X SATA DVD Burner Black Drive Bulk
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Prod [...] t=celebros $29.99

 

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
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103065 $29.99

Total - $1,039.82 - $20.00 MIR


Message edited by shortstuff_mt on 10-19-2009 at 05:52:00 PM
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Bronze Home Brew badge tecmo34   10-19-2009 at 05:56:41 PM

Option 1: $1,097.90


Option 2: $1,157.89

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Bronze Home Brew badge dndhatcher   10-19-2009 at 06:46:22 PM

Between the new socket problems and old overvoltage issue, I am now hesitant to recommend a P55 motherboard. The socket problem in particular has me very concerned. I dont know why the story isnt getting more attention.
http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=3661
http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] ,2436.html


I would go with Tecmos #2 i7 920 build with x58 motherboard.


Message edited by dndhatcher on 10-19-2009 at 06:47:46 PM
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