1.5k Budget for Gaming/Entertainment

[samborambo47]

Hello fellow nerds. It's time to build a desktop again. I haven't built one in quite some time. I want this build to have insanely delicious visuals and great audio and am thinking about building it around the nvidia 295 video card and a sweet nice HD 22" and above monitor..


SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, watching movies/videos, art programs, web surfing,

PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel & Nvidia

MONITOR RESOLUTION:1920x1080


Looking for at least a quad core with and a good motherboard..

Also a great soundcard, and above average speakers.

My wife is an art major and plans on using it for some digital art, etc in the future. I plan on using it for some games, and to watch movies etc

I am looking to buy parts from newegg and every other place that has the best deals..

Need everything including new mouse/keyboard, etc!!

Please help a brotha out with this !! Thanks!!

 

[Niklas_13]

maybe something like this




SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223C - OEM
Item #: N82E16827151192
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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$29.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151192



COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811119137
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$15.00 Instant $84.99
$69.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137



SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822152181
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$54.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181



G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH - Retail
Item #: N82E16820231276
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$105.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231276




Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I7860 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115214
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
Antec TruePower New TP-650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE ... - Retail
Item #: N82E16817371021
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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-$30.00 Instant
-$45.00 Combo $419.98
$344.98 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.285158




GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD2 LGA 1156 Intel P55 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813128405
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116754
Return Policy: Software Return Policy
-$5.00 Instant
-$15.00 Combo $214.98
$194.98 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.292776
Subtotal: $800.92

+ Closer Look

Dell S2409W Full HD Monitor

Experience stunning detail and clarity with full High-Definition resolution. Ideal for multimedia entertainment, gaming and productivity.

Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution
16:9 dynamic aspect ratio
HDMI high quality digital connection




Starting Price $279 http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Monitors/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-7345

KB and Mouse buy what you like for the GPU i would say a HD 5870 but you said GTX 295 So if thats what you like buy it

 

[samborambo47]

Sounds good so far, thanks! Why the HD 5870 over the 295? Would their be much of a difference in quality for the price difference between the two?

 

[sonic-boom]

That dell monitor.....way too expensive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236049&cm_re=asus_24%22-_-24-236-049-_-Product
Just as nice

 

[Niklas_13]

Sounds good so far, thanks! Why the HD 5870 over the 295? Would their be much of a difference in quality for the price difference between the two?

a few resons

Reviews http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3658&p=1

The HD 5870 is on par with a GTX 295 give or take alittle, Depending on what game.

Now the GTX 295 is really 2 GPUs in 1 card, It uses more power to run it.

The HD 5870 is DX11 the GTX 295 is not

The HD 5870 cost 100 bucks cheeper

Hope this helps

 

[Niklas_13]

You can get the Dell for 219 also

look @ the bottom of the page http://cgi.ebay.com/DELL-NEW-BLACK-24%22-S2409W-LCD-HD-MONITOR-w%2f-HDMI-%26-3-YR_W0QQitemZ320446980990QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=&itemid=320446980990

 

[samborambo47]

You're my hero niklas_13

 

[samborambo47]

Would the GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard be a better motherboard and worth the price difference?

What memory would go great with it?

 

[Niklas_13]

Would the GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard be a better motherboard and worth the price difference?

What memory would go great with it?

That mobo EP45-UD3P is a s775 mobo, it wont support the i5 750 i7 860 chips because they are s1156

So no

The mobo i linked is a grate mobo for the money, What do you need in a mobo that your not sure about the one i linked ?

 

[samborambo47]

Nothing really, just looking for the most bang for the buck for these products that I have been researching.. I have taken your video card recommendation into consideration and am leaning towards that one now.. however I am also looking at the AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor and ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO ATX AMD Motherboard in regards to the combination you listed? I don't mind spending a little more for a product if the value is worth it, and also don't mind scaling back on a product if the value is not there.

Thank you for your input,

 

[Niklas_13]

If you like to save a little and still get grate gaming marks maybe the i5 750 will be best then. Read this link it reviews CPUs http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=3634&p=1

 

[Niklas_13]

If you live by a microcenter the i5 750 is a steel @ 149.99

Not sure what art programs the wife uses, but if we can find out you can see the speed to each CPU thats if what she is doing is time senitive

 

[samborambo47]

What would be a good choice in regards to going with a good amd processor and motherboard? Wish I bought that i5 750 sooner, looks like theyre all out and microcenter and they had like 150 stocked about a week ago or so

 

[Niklas_13]

GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813128392
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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-$5.00 Instant
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$84.99
$79.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128392



G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK - Retail
Item #: N82E16820231189
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$99.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231189



AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ955FBGIBOX - Retail
Item #: N82E16819103674
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
$165.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674
Subtotal: $345.97