APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: within the next month BUDGET RANGE: $800
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming and Video Editing (not hardcore for either, but something that can do both adequately)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, speakers, monitor, power supply &case (see below)
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel i5 CPU
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe mild SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x1024, will probably upgrade in the next year but not to anything fancy
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: My build is getting more expensive than I want. I'm trying not to cheap out on components, but don't need top-of-the-line either. This is my first build, and I’m a complete novice, so compatibility checks are definitely welcome too.
Here’s what I have so far:
CPU -- Core i5 750 Processor Boxed $150 at microcenter
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0317379
MOBO-- ASRock P55 Extreme LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard $150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157172
HDD -- Western Digital Caviar Black $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319
GPU -- SAPPHIRE 100258-1GHDMI Radeon HD 4850 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102837
Memory -- G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBRM $95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231275
OS -- Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders $140
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116758
Cooler -- ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 92mm Fluid Dynamic CPU Cooler $35
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134
Cooling Compound -- Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound $10
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007
Optical Drive -- Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B $27
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030
I already have power supply & case from Cyber Monday deals ($80 total after MIR)
PSU -- OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ600MXSP 600W ATX12V $40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017&cm_re=ocz_600w-_-17-341-017-_-Product
Case -- COOLER MASTER Storm Scout $40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196&cm_re=storm_scout-_-11-119-196-_-Product
So I’m at $890 or so and wouldn’t mind finding a way to shave off $100, but I don’t mind spending what I need to for a good build. Should I wait for sales? Almost all are full price at the moment. Or should I cut back a few things? Also, will that GPU be enough, or is it worth it to upgrade? Thanks folks! I've been lurking for a few months, but love the community.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming and Video Editing (not hardcore for either, but something that can do both adequately)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, speakers, monitor, power supply &case (see below)
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel i5 CPU
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe mild SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x1024, will probably upgrade in the next year but not to anything fancy
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: My build is getting more expensive than I want. I'm trying not to cheap out on components, but don't need top-of-the-line either. This is my first build, and I’m a complete novice, so compatibility checks are definitely welcome too.
Here’s what I have so far:
CPU -- Core i5 750 Processor Boxed $150 at microcenter
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0317379
MOBO-- ASRock P55 Extreme LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard $150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157172
HDD -- Western Digital Caviar Black $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319
GPU -- SAPPHIRE 100258-1GHDMI Radeon HD 4850 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102837
Memory -- G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBRM $95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231275
OS -- Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders $140
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116758
Cooler -- ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 92mm Fluid Dynamic CPU Cooler $35
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134
Cooling Compound -- Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound $10
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007
Optical Drive -- Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B $27
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030
I already have power supply & case from Cyber Monday deals ($80 total after MIR)
PSU -- OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ600MXSP 600W ATX12V $40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017&cm_re=ocz_600w-_-17-341-017-_-Product
Case -- COOLER MASTER Storm Scout $40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196&cm_re=storm_scout-_-11-119-196-_-Product
So I’m at $890 or so and wouldn’t mind finding a way to shave off $100, but I don’t mind spending what I need to for a good build. Should I wait for sales? Almost all are full price at the moment. Or should I cut back a few things? Also, will that GPU be enough, or is it worth it to upgrade? Thanks folks! I've been lurking for a few months, but love the community.