G'day all, first time build so hopefully all goes to plan, would really appreciate any input as to the build and how to get the most out of the money
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Looking to order parts this week BUDGET RANGE: Up to $1200, less the better but negotiable.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming though would also like to be able to use for some multimedia networking but I figure a gaming comp will be mroe then capable
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS & Monitor, Video card
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS:Will be ordering from www.austins.net.au, however any suggestions are welcome if available in AUS
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Australia
PARTS PREFERENCES: No preference on brand
OVERCLOCKING: Yes, an entry level attempt
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe, I already own a 250GTS and am no looking to upgrade until Fermi is released ( Though i understand the wait). I also have a 9500GT which will act as dedicated physx until I upgrade.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: currently using a 1680x1050 may add a second in the future, may upgrade to a higher res dont know yet.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I have already purchased a HDD and the RAM because i got them half price.
CASE: CoolerMaster HAF RC-932 Tower Case - NO PSU
http://www.austin.net.au/ProductList/ProductDetail/tabid/104/ProductCode/CAS-CM932KKN1/Default.aspx
PSU: 750W "Corsair" TX-750 ATX
http://www.austin.net.au/ProductList/ProductDetail/tabid/104/ProductCode/PSU-CO750TXAU/Default.aspx
It may be overkill currently but will most likely be running a high end card + a 250gts in phyx when fermi is released.
CPU:Intel core i5 750
http://www.austin.net.au/ProductList/ProductDetail/tabid/104/ProductCode/CPU-INT-I5750/Default.aspx
Am curious about the benefits of upgrading to the i7 860, are they worth the extra hundred bucks?
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black (1TB )
Sure, not the best HDD on the market but I got it cheap. Considering an SSD, mainly for the OS but am squeezing the budget already so may wait, or is possible to fit one in somewhere?
MOBO: Will go with the ASUS P7P55D-E Pro.
http://www.austin.net.au/ProductList/ProductDetail/tabid/104/ProductCode/MBASP7P55DEPRO/Default.aspx
RAM: Have already purchased. GEIL Black Dragon Gaming edition ddr3 1600mhz CL 8-8-8-28. Was honestly not certain on the quality however this review looked promising; http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/geil_black__dragon/, plus i picked them up for 60 bucks so cant complain.
Graphics: Will be the aforementioned GTS250 and 9500GT, looking to upgrade in a few months after fermi's release
Keyboard: Razer Arctosa, entry level gaming keyboard, i just want something reliable not flashy
http://www.austin.net.au/ProductList/ProductDetail/tabid/104/ProductCode/KBRZ0300260800U/Default.aspx
Mouse: Razer Salmosa, same as above, hoping for modest and reliable but solid for gaming
http://www.austin.net.au/ProductList/ProductDetail/tabid/104/ProductCode/MSRZ0100240100R/Default.aspx
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper-212 cooler
http://www.austin.net.au/ProductList/ProductDetail/tabid/104/ProductCode/CLCMRRCCHLB12/Default.aspx
Thanks for the time any suggestions and help is greatly appreciated, first build so looking to get alot out of it
Cheers
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Looking to order parts this week BUDGET RANGE: Up to $1200, less the better but negotiable.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming though would also like to be able to use for some multimedia networking but I figure a gaming comp will be mroe then capable
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS & Monitor, Video card
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS:Will be ordering from www.austins.net.au, however any suggestions are welcome if available in AUS
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Australia
PARTS PREFERENCES: No preference on brand
OVERCLOCKING: Yes, an entry level attempt
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe, I already own a 250GTS and am no looking to upgrade until Fermi is released ( Though i understand the wait). I also have a 9500GT which will act as dedicated physx until I upgrade.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: currently using a 1680x1050 may add a second in the future, may upgrade to a higher res dont know yet.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I have already purchased a HDD and the RAM because i got them half price.
CASE: CoolerMaster HAF RC-932 Tower Case - NO PSU
http://www.austin.net.au/ProductList/ProductDetail/tabid/104/ProductCode/CAS-CM932KKN1/Default.aspx
PSU: 750W "Corsair" TX-750 ATX
http://www.austin.net.au/ProductList/ProductDetail/tabid/104/ProductCode/PSU-CO750TXAU/Default.aspx
It may be overkill currently but will most likely be running a high end card + a 250gts in phyx when fermi is released.
CPU:Intel core i5 750
http://www.austin.net.au/ProductList/ProductDetail/tabid/104/ProductCode/CPU-INT-I5750/Default.aspx
Am curious about the benefits of upgrading to the i7 860, are they worth the extra hundred bucks?
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black (1TB )
Sure, not the best HDD on the market but I got it cheap. Considering an SSD, mainly for the OS but am squeezing the budget already so may wait, or is possible to fit one in somewhere?
MOBO: Will go with the ASUS P7P55D-E Pro.
http://www.austin.net.au/ProductList/ProductDetail/tabid/104/ProductCode/MBASP7P55DEPRO/Default.aspx
RAM: Have already purchased. GEIL Black Dragon Gaming edition ddr3 1600mhz CL 8-8-8-28. Was honestly not certain on the quality however this review looked promising; http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/geil_black__dragon/, plus i picked them up for 60 bucks so cant complain.
Graphics: Will be the aforementioned GTS250 and 9500GT, looking to upgrade in a few months after fermi's release
Keyboard: Razer Arctosa, entry level gaming keyboard, i just want something reliable not flashy
http://www.austin.net.au/ProductList/ProductDetail/tabid/104/ProductCode/KBRZ0300260800U/Default.aspx
Mouse: Razer Salmosa, same as above, hoping for modest and reliable but solid for gaming
http://www.austin.net.au/ProductList/ProductDetail/tabid/104/ProductCode/MSRZ0100240100R/Default.aspx
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper-212 cooler
http://www.austin.net.au/ProductList/ProductDetail/tabid/104/ProductCode/CLCMRRCCHLB12/Default.aspx
Thanks for the time any suggestions and help is greatly appreciated, first build so looking to get alot out of it
Cheers