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[celt-]

New Build for under 1k. Primarily a gaming rig.

Intel Core i5-750 Quad 2.66
ASUS P7P55D mobo
Radeon HD 5750 1GB
Corsair XMS3 4GB DDR3 1600
Thermaltake SpinQ Cooler
Corsair 850W PSU
Maxtor DiamondMax 10 200GB
SILVERSTONE Kublai Series KL02-BW Case


Any improvements/opinions/suggestions welcome.

 

[jbakerlent]

I would try to get some lower latency RAM.
OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227478

Also, since you can't crossfire on that board, why not get a 550W PSU or even a 450W
CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004

I went ahead and recommended a 550W because that GPU could use an upgrade; get this one minimum.
XFX HD-577A-ZHFC Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150457

Then get this HDD
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

There's a form in my sig that you could fill out, as well.

 

[jbakerlent]

Oh, and get a different 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/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

 

[celt-]

Revisions:

ASUS EAH5770/2DIS/1GD5/V2 Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card

MSI P55-GD65 LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard

COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ500MXSP 500W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core

OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666)

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 is out of stock. Can you suggest a good alternative?

any other changes/suggestions?
This is totaling 934.92

 

[impaledmango]

get this psu instead

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022&cm_re=ocz_550w-_-17-341-022-_-Product

550w ocz psu which is modular and has a nice read fan to match your case. And with rebate it's only $40!

Also this HDD will be better, even though it's not as big (500gb) it's an overall better HDD.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181&cm_re=samsung_spinpoint_f3-_-22-152-181-_-Product

The hard drive and the cooler master hyper 212 PLUS (make sure you buy the plus version not regular) are out of stock. My advice would be to wait because nothing in those price ranges offer the same type of performance.

 

[celt-]

Thanks for the advice.
I will be ordering on Nov 25 to save 10%.

So if the cooler master 212 and the HDD are still out of stock I will need other options.

I can figure out the HDD, But I would appreciate other options for the CPU Cooler.

THanks!!

 

[impaledmango]

well... can you try finding those parts at a different website/location?

 

[celt-]

How is this?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

 

[galta]

PSU is overkill. 550W should be enough for you, even if you upgrade later to a better GPU. Corsair is great, though.
Get a better and larger HDD, with at least 500Gb. Samsung has great products.

 

[impaledmango]

nah, that cooler is only good if you want your cpu to stay at stock/low OC, but it has it has a really easy installation method.

To be honest there isnt anything in that price range AND fits on the 1156 socket.

This isnt so bad but it costs $60

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118051&Tpk=Zalman%20CNPS10X%20Extreme

 

[celt-]

I will take your advice and find the COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 elswhere. I can get it here:
http://www.futurepowerpc.com/scripts/product.asp?PRDCODE=__RR-B10-212P-GP&REFID=FR

Thanks for all your input. This is my first complete new build, and I feel alot better about it now.

Great board, great ppl.

Edit: I got the unit for $41.85 after shipping.

 

[impaledmango]

np, have fun building, I just put together my first system last month. It's much easier then you think just take your time and be sure to use anti-static hand clip or some rubber gloves. Also put your psu in your case first and then just plug it in to an outlet (dont turn the psu on), this'll ground your case so you wont worry about shocking your mobo by accident when sliding it into the case.

Remember to just take your time and dont get to frustrated if something doesnt seem to work right!

 

[celt-]

Will Do. Thanks for the protip on the PSU