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Freeon   11-16-2009 at 03:24:58 AM

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: next 3 months (purchsed in chunks)
BUDGET RANGE: ~ $1,000

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com

OVERCLOCKING: Yes (as needed for future proofing)
SLI/CROSSFIRE: Yes (~2 years for the second card, as future proofing)

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 (DVI, HDMI ports)
ASUS VH226H 21.5" 2ms Widescreen HD 1080P LCD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824236051

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Primary goal is a good game rig that will last 3+ years. Minor upgrades are acceptable to keep it current.

Sugestions are gratefully appreciated.
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CPU: Intel Core i5-750 Lynfield 4core, socket LGA 1156, 95W = $200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115215

MOBO: ASUS P7P55D LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX = $150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] _-13131404

Memory: OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 SDRAM 1600 = $96
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227324

GPU: BFG GeForce GTX 260 896MB = $190
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814143197

Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower = $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 20Illusion
Case: Antec Three Hundred ATX Mid Tower = $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129042

PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W = $120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139009

Disk: Western Digital 640GB 7,200 RPM = 2* $75 = $150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136319

Optical: Sony SATA DVD Burner w/ LightScribe = $34
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827118032

OS: Win7 Home Premium 64-bit = $105

Total = $1,105

If I can shave a few hundred off that would be great.

Thanks,
Freeon


Message edited by Freeon on 11-18-2009 at 05:14:00 AM
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EXT64   11-16-2009 at 03:40:43 AM

The maximum Ram voltage for i7/i5 is 1.65V, so look for ram at that or under (almost all that are will advertise that they are i5/i7 compatible).

The Antec 300 Illusion comes with front fans.

------------------------------ Phenom II X4 940 BE 3.0GHz - 1.25V > GA-MA790GP-DS4H > XFX ATI 4850 1GB > 4GB OCZ Platinum 1066MHz 5-5-5-15-2T > PCP&C 610W
Athlon II X2 250 3.0GHz > GA-MA770T-UD3P > Sapphire ATI 4650 512MB DDR3 > 4GB OCZ Platinum 1600MHz@1066MHz > XP/Win7 Enter 64
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EXT64   11-16-2009 at 03:41:52 AM

Also, take a look at the Samsung Spinpoint F3 drives. They are good quality and speed for a little less.

------------------------------ Phenom II X4 940 BE 3.0GHz - 1.25V > GA-MA790GP-DS4H > XFX ATI 4850 1GB > 4GB OCZ Platinum 1066MHz 5-5-5-15-2T > PCP&C 610W
Athlon II X2 250 3.0GHz > GA-MA770T-UD3P > Sapphire ATI 4650 512MB DDR3 > 4GB OCZ Platinum 1600MHz@1066MHz > XP/Win7 Enter 64
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belial2k   11-16-2009 at 04:26:31 AM

I would change the video card to a 4870 and $30 - $60 there without losing performance. You could also go with a single 1tb drive and save $50. You really don't need a 850W Corsair, the $100 750W model would still be more than enough for future crossfire.

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Freeon   11-16-2009 at 04:53:29 AM

Thanks for the quick replies.

@EXT64
The maximum Ram voltage for i7/i5 is 1.65V, so look for ram at that or under
- Good tip, I'll check it out.

Take a look at the Samsung Spinpoint F3 drives
- They appear to be very popular, I'll check them out.

@belial2k
You really don't need a 850W Corsair
- The 260GTX is a power hog and needs 4*6pin connectors for SLI. The 4870 is very similar in power in pinouts but I have my eye on the 5770.

The 5770 has lower power reqs, only 1*6pin and supports DirectX 11 for $175. I still have time to decide but I love the potential here.

You could also go with a single 1tb drive
- I'm still undecided on how I will setup things up, 2 in Raid 0 etc.

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EXT64   11-16-2009 at 01:43:07 PM

Well, RAID 0 is less reliable (2x) just by the way it is done, but as long as you back up regularly (or just have unimportant stuff: games) then it shouldn't be a big issue. I'm doing that for my i5 rig.

 

You probably could get away with the 750 from Corsair, but as the prices on both of them are good and close right now, I don't see any reason not to get the 850.


Message edited by EXT64 on 11-16-2009 at 01:43:55 PM
------------------------------ Phenom II X4 940 BE 3.0GHz - 1.25V > GA-MA790GP-DS4H > XFX ATI 4850 1GB > 4GB OCZ Platinum 1066MHz 5-5-5-15-2T > PCP&C 610W
Athlon II X2 250 3.0GHz > GA-MA770T-UD3P > Sapphire ATI 4650 512MB DDR3 > 4GB OCZ Platinum 1600MHz@1066MHz > XP/Win7 Enter 64
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