Need a new pc build <come help! :3>

[travcarp]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Next week hopefully.

BUDGET RANGE: 600-700 after rebates.

SYSTEM USAGET: Games!

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, operating system, HDD.

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.CA

PARTS PREFERENCES: ATI/AMD combo pref, but anything really if i can squeeze performance out for price.

OVERCLOCKING: No.

CROSSFIRE: No.

MONITOR RESOLUTION: Probably 1280 x 1024, if higher that would be splended.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: No bling needed, no flashing lights, no spinners, etc. Basically a good computer best bang for buck. TY!


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This is the build so far (If you can improve, or have comments please post!);

Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B - OEM
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030

SAPPHIRE 100284L Radeon HD 5750 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102859

A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model AX3U1600GB2G9-AG - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211409

AMD Athlon II X4 620 Propus 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor Model ADX620WFGIBOX - Retail +
GIGABYTE GA-MA785GMT-UD2H AM3 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.291572

Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042&cm_re=antec_300-_-11-129-042-_-Product

CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008&Tpk=400cx

Subtotal: $605.93
Shipping: $27.27
Handling: $0.00
GST/HST: $31.65
PST: $50.66
Grand Total:$715.51

 

[mizzl]

Do you care about quadcore(better longevity) or dualcore(cheaper)?

 

[travcarp]

Hmm well I would prefer quadcore because they are newer and can run stuff faster right? I am looking for longevity.

 

[mizzl]

Okay. Do you need to have highest settings on all games or are you content with medium/high?

 

[mizzl]

Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B - OEM
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030

Antec Three Hundred + BP430 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 430W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129065

SAPPHIRE 100284L Radeon HD 5750 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102859

A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model AX3U1600GB2G9-AG - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211409

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM +
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.277261

AMD Athlon II X4 620 Propus 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor Model ADX620WFGIBOX - Retail +
ASUS M4A785-M AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.293401

Total: $766.92

 

[travcarp]

Hey a few questions,

Is that motherboard compatible at running DDR3? Also I heard that the default PSU that come with cases are really... crappy?

1 thing I forgot to mention that I don't need is a operating system. My bad!

 

[mizzl]

Nah, it comes with an Antec one, and those are one of the best
Actually, I didn't look into the DDR3 compatability xD
My bad.

 

[mizzl]

Changes:

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148433

AMD Athlon II X4 620 Propus 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor Model ADX620WFGIBOX - Retail +
GIGABYTE GA-MA785GMT-UD2H AM3 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.291572

Total: $664.93

 

[travcarp]

Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B - OEM
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030

Antec Three Hundred + BP430 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 430W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129065

SAPPHIRE 100284L Radeon HD 5750 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102859

A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model AX3U1600GB2G9-AG - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211409

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148433

AMD Athlon II X4 620 Propus 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor Model ADX620WFGIBOX - Retail +
GIGABYTE GA-MA785GMT-UD2H AM3 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.291572

Total: $664.93

Thanks alot for the help. :3 I am going to wait for some other replies, sense I got like a week until I can buy them (Well Thursday.)

 

[shortstuff_mt]

Antec power supplies are usually pretty good, but the Basiq line is not great. It would be worth the extra $20 ($10 after rebate) to get the Antec 300 without a PSU and pick up a quality PSU. Here's a suggestion:

Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $69.99

+

CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail $59.99 - $10 MIR

 

[travcarp]

Hmm okay if I was to do that it would bring me to

Subtotal: $695.92

Sweet.

ps wanna see how insane our taxes are?

Shipping: $27.83
Handling: $0.00
GST/HST: $36.18
PST: $57.91
Grand Total:$817.84

 

[mizzl]

Damn, that sucks ):
Anyway, i hope you will have fun with your new rig!

 

[travcarp]

I'm thinking about salvaging my old HDD it's a Western Digital 1TB GreenPower bringing my cost to...

Subtotal: $605.93
Shipping: $27.27
Handling: $0.00
GST/HST: $31.65
PST: $50.66
Grand Total:$715.51

 

[mizzl]

GreenPower is slower than 7200.12, you know that right?

 

[travcarp]

Yeah by how much? If it's a big difference I will just order it later, I am trying to fit this all into one paycheck so I can always buy it later. (I don't mind reformat.)

 

[mizzl]

Well you might notice it but i suspect it won't bother too much.
Have fun

 

[travcarp]

Thanks again. :3 Quick question, will I need to buy any cords or cables? Or will they all come with the appropriate parts I buy.

 

[jareklajkosz]

Thanks again. :3 Quick question, will I need to buy any cords or cables? Or will they all come with the appropriate parts I buy.

Generally, with very few exceptions, new motherboards come with far more than enough cables for everything you could possibly need. I think this is one of the reasons so many hard drives come as OEM.

 

[travcarp]

Will the 400w be enough to run everything?

 

[mizzl]

Sure, if you don't plan to overclock or crossfire your vidcards..

 

[travcarp]

What do you guys think about stock HS? Should I be fine with that or go with something like this?

ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 92mm Fluid Dynamic CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

 

[sonic-boom]

IF you are not overclocking, stick with the stock cooler.

 

[mizzl]

IF you are not overclocking, stick with the stock cooler.

Yes, definitely, only really make sure you're not going to overclock, it's not a lot of fun to have to remove the mobo and install the heatsink again.

 

[travcarp]

I've been researching more and I heard that this CPU is not that great for gaming? I guess because it has no L3 cache (what ever that is)?

If thats the case what do you think about going for this combo http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.284651

will the 400w still support all my needs?

 

[sonic-boom]

If you wanted to get a different processor and needed to cut costs, do not do it on the mobo, that is not the place. The 400w will still be fine. If you would like a L3 cache around that price go for the Phenom II x3. Its only triple core but will still give you about the same performance in games.