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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: (e.g.: this month
BUDGET RANGE: I want to not have it over 1000 basically after rebates but lower and still minimum mid range on a lot of current games will be fine

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming( COD6, COD4, ETW), Internet, multimedia, Photoshop)

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, speakers, OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Anywhere
Country: US

PARTS PREFERENCES: Any brand as long as the products are good.

OVERCLOCKING:Maybe in future depending on the items. SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION:1920x1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Jst a good computer that can play at least mid range or better graphics on many newer games.

Current build:

LG Black 22X DVD+R: $31
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827136168

Antec Three Hundred Illusion: $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129066

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB: $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136319

ASUS VH222H Black 21.5" 5ms HDMI Widescreen: $150 after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824236053

OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ700MXSP 700W
XFX HD-577A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 $220 after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.281870

Intel Core i5-750
GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD4P LGA 1156
OCZ Obsidian 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 $391 after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.280597

$935 after MIR

1. I chose the 5770, but am open to any ATI Radeon GPUs.
2. I chose the I5 750, but am open to any CPUs.
3. Basically I am open to anything that will give me the bang for the buck

Message edited by sardarbalu on 11-02-2009 at 04:41:44 PM

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^Your build is corrupted. What I mean by that is, the mobo will only run x16 x4, if you crossfire in the future, which will bring down the performance of your video cards. Without getting a x8 x8 mobo, then the 700W power supply is not relevant, and should be switched to a lower one.

So do you want the ability to crossfire in the future or not?

If you do here's a mATX mobo running x8 x8 + same ram only 5 dollars more.:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.280815

Looks pretty good, you could get this HDD to save some money and improve performance a little
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] f3%20500gb

that RAM is ok, and it is a steal, but the latencies are pretty high, see if you can get any nice combos with a set of 1333/1600 CL7.

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For the money your saving on all those combo deals its a great rig!

The only thing I can see your sacrificing for combo/price is the RAM and monitor.

I only go LG

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I think the samsung is a good idea, I could RAID later for the 1 TB cause it is cheap. Also, yeah the RAM was only from the amazing deal.

How about this ASRock Mobo and I5 for $304
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.280691

And this RAM
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666)
Cas Latency 7
Timing 7-7-7-21
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231276

I'm not sure about the mobo, first the quality and second I don't really get if I can crossfire a 5770 in the near future with that mobo.

Also, is the 5770 a good GPU for gaming atm thus no need for a crossfire or better GPU, mostly because if I do crossfire it won't be too soon.

Also, in case I do overclock what cooler should I get

Message edited by sardarbalu on 11-03-2009 at 01:36:02 AM

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No, you can't crossfire with that mobo... Yes, the 5770 is a good mid/high end gaming GPU. This RAM is cheaper, but either set is fine
OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227478

I would recommend the Hyper+ for a HSF
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

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Ok this is my new build.

I replaced the ASRock with a Gigabyte Mobo mostly because of the fact that I just saw better reviews

LG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X : $31
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827136168

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM : $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822152181

ASUS VH222H Black 21.5" 5ms HDMI Widescreen: $149 after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824236053

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
$254
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.281799

OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ700MXSP 700W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V
XFX HD-577A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5
$ 219 after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.281870

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD3R LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard
$218
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.280821

The total is: $960 after MIR

This is basically what I have come up with, with a lot of help. So, critique away.

Message edited by sardarbalu on 11-03-2009 at 08:18:29 AM

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So do you want the ability to crossfire in the future or not?

If you do here's a mATX mobo running x8 x8 + same ram only 5 dollars more.:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.280815

Message edited by overshocks on 11-03-2009 at 06:16:12 AM

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e6400 oc'd 3.2ghz,CCF cooler
3870x2, p5k/epu
750watts psu, antec 900
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Oh wow I overlooked that, I think that I will switch the one I had before for the micro atx board.

I was also looking at that cpu cooler the
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103065

would this fit in my case?

Message edited by sardarbalu on 11-03-2009 at 06:58:39 AM

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^what case the antec 300? or cm 690?

can you post an update of your build with the combo i suggested which i think you are switching to

Message edited by overshocks on 11-03-2009 at 07:06:47 AM

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e6400 oc'd 3.2ghz,CCF cooler
3870x2, p5k/epu
750watts psu, antec 900
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update: i just checked, the hyper 212 plus heatsink will fit in both the cases cm 690 or antec 300.

good luck on your build.

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Message edited by overshocks on 11-03-2009 at 07:31:01 AM

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e6400 oc'd 3.2ghz,CCF cooler
3870x2, p5k/epu
750watts psu, antec 900
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Oh yes sorry here is my latest build then and thanks for checking if it would fit

I5 750 $149.99
http://www.microcenter.com/single_ [...] id=0317379

LG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X : $31
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827136168

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM : $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822152181

ASUS VH222H Black 21.5" 5ms HDMI Widescreen: $149 after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824236053

COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119137

OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ700MXSP 700W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V
XFX HD-577A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5
$ 219 after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.281870

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD4 LGA 1156 Intel P55 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$223
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.280815

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible $30
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103065

The total is: $964 after MIR

Sorry I messed up on the previous total price btw it was lower.

I found the I5 for $149.99 on microcenter.

Message edited by sardarbalu on 11-03-2009 at 08:55:28 AM

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^well everything looks great, you save $25 bucks on the psu+gpu combo, so that's not so bad. and it's a modular psu, that's pretty cheap for modular

anyways good luck on your build!

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e6400 oc'd 3.2ghz,CCF cooler
3870x2, p5k/epu
750watts psu, antec 900
Reply to overshocks

overshocks wrote :

update: i just checked, the hyper 212 plus heatsink will fit in both the cases cm 690 or antec 300.

good luck on your build.

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