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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: (OCT. or Nov)
BUDGET RANGE: (e.g.: 1000) Before or after Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: (e.g.: 1900x1200 gaming, video converting)

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: (keyboard & speakers not actually needed but might get, mouse, monitor, OS)

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: (usa)

PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel / Asus /
OVERCLOCKING: No / maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe later

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200

OTHER THOUGHTS:
I am considering the below mobo, since it states its both SLI and Crossfire capable... is this correct?
I had heard that putting an ATI card in an Nvidia mobo or vice versa severely cut its performance in general, not counting no sli.

also, I am getting the cheapish radeon for now, until a dx11 nvidia card is released in the 300ish price range.
Another thought that I had was to install a raid array using 4 500gb hard drives, but I already have 2 diff size drives.

I am considering the following build, any thoughts on it?

Coolermaster Scout case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119196

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006

ASUS P7P55D EVO ATX Intel Motherboard with Core i5-750
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131407

Patriot Viper II Sector 5 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820220431

asus Radeon 4780 1gig
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820220431

hp sata dvd burner

Logitec g15 keyboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6823126034

Logitec x540 speakers
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6836121006

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+1 for obsidian's post but there's more changes you could make.

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz
+
ASUS P7P55D PRO LGA 1156
Combo Price: $349.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.273251

Antec Nine Hundred Black
+
Antec TruePower New TP-750 750W
Combo Price: $194.94
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.265993

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB DDR3 1333mhz CL7 - $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231276

LITE-ON Black 24X SATA CD/DVD Burner - $28.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827106289

Logitech X-540 70 watts 5.1 Speakers - $78.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6836121006

ASUS EAH5850/G/2DIS/1GD5 Radeon HD 5850 1GB - $259.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814121349

Total = $1002.89 (before $20 MIR)

Basically, you should get a better GPU now (i.e. 5850) and get that luxury keyboard later. Don't you have an old keyboard you can re-use for now?

:non: If i were you i would save up for the better readeon, as it will probably save you money and having to install it later just a thought?

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Reply to admin123

Yeah, i am considering getting the new Radeon 5850 or 5870... I am figuring on the 5850, since its about $100 cheaper, and it plays well at 1900x1200.

Reply to ayefly

some faster ram thats cheaper http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product

or a few bucks more get these

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product

do you need an eSata port?

this has all that the evo has cept the eSata port http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 0p55%20pro

Message edited by obsidian86 on 10-21-2009 at 06:36:10 PM

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Well... just as I was getting ready to post the same information, I see obsidian86 beat me to it...

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Best answer

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Another thought, which would be better... windows 7 64 or 32 bit?

Reply to ayefly

64bit if you want to use more than 3.5GB of RAM

Reply to build

64 bit is the future as things are going win 8 will only be 64 bit

Reply to obsidian86

I have looked at the Antec case, but i think i will stick with the current case, I like the looks of it better lol.

I did switch to this ram for $85 since its 1600 rated for if i ever overclock.
CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145260

Reply to ayefly

You can't respect you 1000 cap with that build if you still need a monitor. That'd be stupid to pay for a 1920x1200 system if you can't handle the 1920x1200 monitor haha.

Reply to Just a nickname

lol true, but i have a 23" widescreen monitor already, this system is being built around the monitor.. it doesnt need to be capable of higher resolutions, since thats what i play at.
It also doesnt have to be exactly 1000, somewhere between 1000 and 1200. so i will probably get the radeon 5850, drop the keyboard, and get at least a 320gig hd for 50 bucks or so. I like having a small HD for installing windows and games on, with larger drives for storage.

edit - i will be xfering a 500gig usb hd, and a 1 gig sata drive to this new system.

Message edited by ayefly on 10-21-2009 at 08:07:16 PM

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] yper%20212

great cooler for really cheap

------------------------------ Glenn CO 4 u hoe
Reply to darksupreme

would i need an aftermarket cooler running at stock speeds?

Reply to ayefly

this cpu cooler should take care of all your needs especially if your not OC ing

------------------------------ Glenn CO 4 u hoe
Reply to darksupreme

and if u want to take full advantage of that screen ,get the 5870's only cause they havedirect x11 which no other card has (if i may point out )and u dnt wana be stuck having to upgrade in like 2 years when all games run on dx 11

------------------------------ Glenn CO 4 u hoe
Reply to darksupreme

5850's are directX 11 as well.

Also, are these parts all compatible with win7 64bit?

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ayefly wrote :

Also, are these parts all compatible with win7 64bit?

Yes, they are compatible with Win7 64-bit

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Reply to tecmo34

for an i5-750, would there be a significant advantage to getting the 5870 as opposed to the 5850, or would the difference be negligible?

Reply to ayefly

i know the 5850's have dx11 also , but why not go for the top XD . and to answer your question the differences arent that great but most ppl would prefer the greater just because well .....its the greater

------------------------------ Glenn CO 4 u hoe
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would my old power supply work for the i5 750 and 5870?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817151025

Reply to ayefly

that should be fine

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yes that would work but not for crossfire ,its minimum is 650w

------------------------------ Glenn CO 4 u hoe
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