<$800 - Multimedia & Moderate Gaming

[jbakerlent]

Welcome to the forum!

I would get AM3/DDR3
GIGABYTE GA-MA790GPT-UD3H AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128398

Mushkin XP 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146871&cm_re=mushkin_ddr3_1600-_-20-146-871-_-Product

Edit: also get 7
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754

 

[jpronh]

Hi all, long time lurker, recently joined.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Mid to late November

BUDGET RANGE: 800 Max (Before Rebates)

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Streaming video/movies (hulu), Some Gaming (WoW, NBA 2k10, Fm2010),

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor (will be purchasing new mid-range LCD)

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg

PARTS PREFERENCES: All recommendations welcome!

OVERCLOCKING: Yes (Though relatively new to it)

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Probably not, but not completely written off.

MONITOR RESOLUTION: Likely 1440x900

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Looks don't matter, nor does loudness.


I put together this based mostly on $650 SBM:


GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
$109.99

AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Callisto 3.1GHz Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Processor Model HDZ550WFGIBOX - Retail
$102.00

SAPPHIRE 100283L Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
$159.99

Rosewill Wind Ryder RZLS142A-P YE Dual 120mm Cooling Fans and Mesh Design Front Panel Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
$39.99

Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B - OEM
$29.99

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
$54.99

CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Desktop Memory Model CMD4GX2M2A1066C5 - Retail
$97.99

Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified ... - Retail
$79.99

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee - OEM
$109.99

Total - $803 (with shipping)

Not 100% on compatibility issues, that's what you guys are for right?

Any other advice/recommendations, is this a solid build or complete crap?

Also if anyone can drop the hit closer to $700, that certainly wouldn't break my heart.

 

[djstep]

Don't forget the combos, this is one I was pricing out yesterday...

Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply and SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 100283L Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.274493

Only $5 more for a 640GB hdd:
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black Computer Case and Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.273732

Went for the x4 620, no SLI/cross fire though
GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P ATX AMD Motherboard and AMD Athlon II X4 620 Propus 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor Model ADX620WFGIBOX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.272067

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820231279

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754

Total $698

Tack on the DVD Drive - $727

 

[jpronh]

So here's what I've ended up with, let me know if everything looks pretty good and if the build will actually be compatible :

SAPPHIRE 100283L Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 Video Card and Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.274493

COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case and Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.273732

AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Callisto 3.1GHz Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Processor and GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.272089

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193

Sony Optiarc DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model AD-7241S-0B LightScribe Support - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118032

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754

Total - $710
Shipping - $30

Grand Total - $740

Getting ready to order this tonight, so if anyone sees any glaring problems, let me know!!

One thing, I'm somewhat interested in OC'ing the Phenom, should I be ok with the stock cooler and the rest of the components listed? Or is it worth it to grab an after-market one?

Thanks in advance.

 

[obsidian86]

looks ok but i would grab an aftermarket cooler for any black edition

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835124022&Tpk=Kingwin%20XT-1264

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186020

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835207004
comes with paste