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nickpsh   10-31-2009 at 12:23:25 AM

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: (e.g.: this week (the closer the better))

BUDGET RANGE: $1,000

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming!

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

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: U.S.!

PARTS PREFERENCES: I like Intel/MSI.

OVERCLOCKING: Yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050 for now - may upgrade during Black Friday!

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Onboard sound preferable! Hmm, I don't have any really detailed preferences aside from that, I just want something that will last for quite a while!

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jbakerlent   10-31-2009 at 12:32:10 AM
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Maybe something like this

Intel Core i5 750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115215

ASUS P7P55D PRO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product

ASUS EAH5850/G/2DIS/1GD5 Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814121349

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] f3%20500gb

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product

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

SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151192

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-GP 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103065

Comes to just under $1000

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nickpsh   10-31-2009 at 12:40:54 AM
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What kind of ram should I get?

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blackhawk1928   10-31-2009 at 01:11:36 AM
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Well as a follow up to jbakerlent's post, if you decide to go with the i5/1156 socket on the p55 then any DDR3 4GB of 1066mhz+ and CL9 or lower from a good manufacturer will pretty much be fine. If you want go 8GB but it will most likley exceed your budget.
And I think the Corsair 750 is a bit overkill, try a Corsair 650, it will save you some $ and still be plenty to power you. If you are absolutly sure about going crossfire in the future then maybe a 750TX would be a good investment.

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blackhawk1928   10-31-2009 at 04:09:51 AM
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The ram is fine and everything but for your PSU I recommend: Corsair 650TX Power Supply

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overshocks   10-31-2009 at 06:34:45 AM
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jbakerlent's build is not good for your situation at the momemt 1680x1050, but when you upgrade your monitor to 1920x1080+ then the 5850 is good for you

 

this heatsink is better at a lower price:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103065

 

get this power supply, the one you picked is too pricey and sucks:
this corsair psu will be enough for 2x5850 if you decide to get another 5850 in future
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] ir%20650TX

 

the dvd drive you picked is decent
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827106335

 

this ram is better:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231276

 

for the rest of the parts, follow jabakerlent's build


Message edited by overshocks on 10-31-2009 at 06:40:20 AM
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jbakerlent   10-31-2009 at 09:10:05 AM
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blackhawk1928 wrote :

Well as a follow up to jbakerlent's post, if you decide to go with the i5/1156 socket on the p55 then any DDR3 4GB of 1066mhz+ and CL9 or lower from a good manufacturer will pretty much be fine.


+1, forgot to paste the link.

One note the 650TX won't support crossfired 5850s because it only has two PCI-e connectors (and it's out of stock), so if you plan on crossfiring then go for the 750W one I linked above or this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371025

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