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pmaz   10-24-2009 at 02:57:15 AM

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: TOMORROW

 

BUDGET RANGE: No more than 800ish. Try and keep it at cheap as possible cause I am a poor college student.

 

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, surfing the internet, schoolwork, watching movies

 

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS for 29.99 :D (already purchased)

 

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com

 

PARTS PREFERENCES: the core i5 and the 5770 graphics card i think im pretty set on

 

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe if someone wants to teach a noob or show me where I can learn :)

 

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Probably not cause im poor

 

MONITOR RESOLUTION: not sure. I need a monitor too.

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: would like it quiet but still want good performance

 


Ok, this is my first build ever and after a few months of debating i feel that now is a good time to build.
Here is what I have so far:

 

CPU: Core i5 750
http://www.microcenter.com/single_ [...] id=0317379

 

GA-P55-UD3R Socket 1156 P55 ATX Motherboard
http://www.microcenter.com/single_ [...] id=0317214

 

RAM: 4GB DDR3-1600 (PC-12800) Gold Low Voltage CL8 Memory Kit (Two 2GB Memory Modules)
http://www.microcenter.com/single_ [...] id=0317775

 

HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive and
Case: COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.273732

 

GPU: SAPPHIRE 100283L Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
PSU: OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.275101

 

Total: about 730.00 w/shipping and before rebates

 

I still need a cheap but still decent monitor, keyboard, and mouse and maybe speakers.

 

Any advice is welcome!!!


Message edited by pmaz on 10-24-2009 at 03:00:00 AM
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You'll just need a few small screws and between the ODD (even though it's OEM it might come with some screws) and the mobo, you'll have it covered.
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mortonww   10-24-2009 at 03:06:15 AM

How cheap of a monitor? I have this: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-2343 [...] 202&sr=8-1

and it rocks. Not really an expert on monitors, but if this one fits your price range I would recommend it from personal experience.

Also, the Samsung Spinpoint F3 500 GB is a faster hard drive than the one you have spec'd. Don't know how important that is to you over getting that combo deal, but it's worth mentioning.

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OCZ Platinum DDR3 1600 MHz 8-8-8-24, Sapphire Radeon HD 4870X2,
Samsung Spinpoint F3 500 GB, Corsair HX1000 Watt PSU,
Intel DX58SO, Cooler Master Storm Sniper mid-tower, Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
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Bronze Home Brew badge build   10-24-2009 at 03:20:13 AM

Cheaper motherboard http://www.microcenter.com/single_ [...] id=0318192

The 5770 is currently not worth buying as the cheaper 4870 outperforms it. A 500W PSU will be enough for a single 4870/5770.

XFX HD-487A-ZWFC Radeon HD 4870 1GB
+
OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ500MXSP 500W
Combo Price: $194.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.264833

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1333mhz - $89.99 <-- Cheaper and tighter timings
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231276

With all that savings, you should be able to get a better monitor :). I'd recommend one with a resolution of 1680x1050. Also, you didn't list a DVD drive.

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pmaz   10-24-2009 at 03:33:51 AM

I am trying to make this future proof and have read that direct x 11 is going to be A LOT better so thats why i was leaning toward the 5770. I play a lot of steam games like l4d and tf2. I also like games like fallout and oblivion.

I do like the new motherboard you found and will use that one instead.


Message edited by pmaz on 10-24-2009 at 03:36:50 AM
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pmaz   10-24-2009 at 03:58:48 AM

Here is an update on my build so far:

 

Core i5
http://www.microcenter.com/single_ [...] id=0317379

 

GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD2 LGA 1156 Intel P55 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128405

 

Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827118030

 

Logitech S-220 17 Watts 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6836121014

 

Logitech 967740-0403 Black USB Standard Internet 350 USB Keyboard - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6823126012

 

Logitech SBF-96 Black 3 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Mouse - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6826104026

 

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231276

 

COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.273732

 

SAPPHIRE 100283L Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.275101

 

Total 775 before rebates.

 

Also, my friend found an old lcd monitor i can buy for 100 bucks so I don't need one anymore.
the resolution is 1680 x 1050


Message edited by pmaz on 10-24-2009 at 04:03:05 AM
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Bronze Home Brew badge jbakerlent   10-24-2009 at 04:07:01 AM

I would switch to this PSU

CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] k=550%20vx

If you do go with the UD2 (which I think is a great board) do keep in mind that it is Micro-ATX.

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pmaz   10-24-2009 at 04:21:26 AM

never mind. The Gigabyte looks way better spec/review wise

 

Also, I'm buying tomorrow and I think that that PSU is sold out.


Message edited by pmaz on 10-24-2009 at 04:22:03 AM
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Bronze Home Brew badge jbakerlent   10-24-2009 at 04:27:16 AM

Oops, sorry about the PSU, check this one out instead
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371007

If you are looking for a good non-crossfire ATX board, here's one, but again the UD2 is fine
GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD3L LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product

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pmaz   10-24-2009 at 04:32:05 AM

Thanks for all your help. It looks like the RAM that build recomended is not on gigabytes memory support list. I found this that was on it. How much slower is it than the other ram?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231180

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Bronze Home Brew badge jbakerlent   10-24-2009 at 04:37:44 AM

The OCZ RAM will work with with either board, however the G.Skill will not be noticeably slower.

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pmaz   10-24-2009 at 04:52:43 AM

Ok. Awesome. Thanks for all your help. I really like that combo deal with my video card. Is it really a bad PSU or am i better off getting a separate PSU and GPU?

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Bronze Home Brew badge jbakerlent   10-24-2009 at 04:58:54 AM

The stealthxsteam is actually far better than the modxstream, you'll be fine with it.
Stealth
http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews [...] watt_psu/5
Mod
http://www.hardocp.com/article/200 [...] er_supply/


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pmaz   10-24-2009 at 05:16:01 AM

Awesome! Last question! (I think) what about my cd/dvd burner. I don't have any screws or anything, does that matter?

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Bronze Home Brew badge jbakerlent   10-24-2009 at 05:22:34 AM
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You'll just need a few small screws and between the ODD (even though it's OEM it might come with some screws) and the mobo, you'll have it covered.

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