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Adog_31   10-30-2009 at 12:26:17 AM

I am looking to purchase this PC over the next couple of months. My budget is 1200-1500. It will be used for gaming, home usage surfing the web, watching movies.

I dont need a monitor got a really good one right now.

I would like to use the i5 core with an ASUS mobo. Just not sure what mobo. New egg and tiger direct are just fine with me.

As far as overclocking maybe.

This is my first build so I am a little bit nervous about taking this on. But look forward to the challange.

Any help well be greatly appreciated.

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blackhawk1928   10-30-2009 at 12:46:38 AM

Please repost in this format: ITs easier to use for us posters and make sure you fill in everything. :) BTW welcome to the forum.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: (e.g.: this week (the closer the better)) BUDGET RANGE: (e.g.: 600-800) Before / After Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: (e.g.: Folding@Home, gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies)

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: (e.g.: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS) **Include Power Supply Make & Model If Re-using**

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: (e.g.: newegg.com, ncix.com -- to show us selection & pricing) COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: (e.g.: Grand Fenwick)

PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type (e.g.: I would like to use an AMD CPU & Biostar mobo with a 24" LCD and full tower case)

OVERCLOCKING: Yes / No / Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Yes / No / Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: (e.g.: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (e.g.: Need to have a window and lots of bling, I would like a quiet PC)

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Adog_31   10-30-2009 at 12:56:46 AM

I am looking to purchase all parts in the next 2 months. My budget is between 1200-1500 after rebates.

It will be used for gaming, web surfing, home use, and watching movies.

I already have a monitor

I prefer to use newegg and tiger direct

I would like to use intel i5 core with an ASUS mobo and a full case

I plan on overclocking and maybe sli or crossfire

This will be my first build.


Message edited by Adog_31 on 10-30-2009 at 12:59:11 AM
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dmcfc   10-30-2009 at 02:20:55 AM

If I had that money I would go with this setup:

GPU: (It's not available at this moments but as you said "I am looking to purchase all parts in the next 2 months" so probably it will be available at that time)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102856
Heatsink+CPU (At that price range I would go with an Intel core I7 not I5)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.235105
Memory+Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.277522
PSU+Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.266006
HD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136319
DVD Burner:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151187
Thermal Compound:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835100007

(Just saying I never built a computer before, but that's what I would go for, I would post it here to be sure it's a good project, but I think I would go with it)

That PSU will give you enough power to do crossfire on the 5870 in the future.

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blackhawk1928   10-30-2009 at 03:50:18 AM

Well...here the parts you can get
CPU: Intel Core i5
Power Supply: Corsair 650TX
Storage Device: (Chances are, there will most likley be plenty leftover money so you might consider an SSD as a nice treat, if you decide you want one just say but for now i'll give you a link to a hard drive)
Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB Hard Drive
RAM: Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 4GB 2x2GB DDR3 1600 w/ 7-7-7-20 Timings (CL)

You still haven't told me which resolution your monitor has so can't really recommend a GPU and about the case, just get a good brand and size that is of your preference. Thermal compound & heatsink look okay :)

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JackNaylorPE   10-30-2009 at 04:14:19 AM

Do a forum search on $1500

http://www.tomshardware.com/search.php?s=%241500

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