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Hello Tom's Hardware, i have been Thinking about building a PC for an while now, and it took me a while to pick out all the parts. This will be my first PC build, and Basically i will be using it for gaming (Crysis, COD:5 and COD:MW2), internet, Movies and Videos. though, becaouse this is my first time building a PC i thought i Should get some expert advice from the community at Tom's Hardware. T

My Budget on the Setup is $1200. Though this is an whole setup, not just the computer:
(Note: Speakers are not included because i already have good well-working PC speakers)

Computer Custom Build:
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Motherboard+ CPU Combo:
CPU: Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156
MOBO: MSI P55-GD65 LGA 1156 Intel P55
($339.98)
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.273134
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CPU Fan: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm ($33.98)
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835186134
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CPU Thermal Compound: Artic Silver 5 (6.95)
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835100007
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RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series Red 4GB DDR3 1600 ($87.99)
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231277
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PC Case: APEVIA X-TELSTAR-JR G-Type ($75.99)
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811144209
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Extra Case Fan: APEVIA CF12SL-UBL 120mm Blue LED ($7.99)
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811998121
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Graphics Card: XFX Nvidia GeForce GTX 275 896MB ($227.00)
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http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=XFX-G275CE
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Hard Drive C: Western Digital Caviar Green 750GB ($69.99)
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136359
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Power Supply: hec X-Power Pro 650 650W ($44.99)
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817339024
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Optical Drive 1 [5.25 Drive] :SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R ($29.99)
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151175
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Optical Drive 2 [5.25 Drive] :Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVDRW ($33.99)
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827118032
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Optical Drive 3 [3.25 Drive] :Silverstone SST-FP32-B USB ($14.99)
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813999356
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Sound Card: SIIG IC-710012-S2 7.1Channel 96khz (34.99)
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6829270006
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LCD Moniter: Asus VW192T+ 19 inch WideScreen " ($129.99)
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http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?nam [...] %2B&show=p
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Mouse + Keyboard: Microsoft BV3-00003 Black 102 ($25.99)
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6823109033
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So this is the build ^ Whad do u think tom's Hadware? :D

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and BTW the Monitor is 1680 x 1050 and yes, there will be (at least attempted) Overclocking

Reply to TJ75

Welcome to the forum.

Why three ODDs?

The combo on the mobo/CPU expired, but I would get an Asus/Gigabyte anyways.
ASUS P7P55D PRO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product

I don't really like that case, but it's up to you.

Don't get that PSU
Antec TruePower New TP-750 750W Continuous Power
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371025

Don't get that HDD
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822152185

You most likely could skip the sound card.

Finally, consider the HD 5850.

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Reply to jbakerlent

Oh and this 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

You could likely skip the TIM, as well.

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Reply to jbakerlent

Depending on the company I think you could get a 4890 with possible lower prices and higher if not comparable performance.

Also wondering if you'd really need two Optical Drives? The Sony one should be enough right?

Edit: Also, yes the third ODD, your case should have all the ports you need, unless you're going to jam pack the computer with USB components.


Message edited by Onyx2291 on 11-05-2009 at 01:41:34 AM
Reply to Onyx2291

If you're only running a single video card, I'd suggest this PSU.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341022

Most onboard sound is good quality now days, so I would drop the soundcard.

This would be one of my favorite cases around the same price
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product

If you're running windows 7, I'd suggest looking for a 5850. If not, I'd suggest the ATI 4870 or 4890. They're much better price/performance.
4890 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product
4870 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814131148

With the $$ saved, you could upgrade your monitor to something like this
Acer 22"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824009145

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