APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE:2/15/10 BUDGET RANGE: 2000$
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT:mainly for games, etc. Once bluray reader/writers drop price I'll probably add one
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Need everything
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US
PARTS PREFERENCES: intel cpu/Ati Gpu
OVERCLOCKING: Yes Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: later on
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920 1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This will be my first desktop for gaming; I've been a gamer all my life but couldn't afford pc gaming, mainly consoles. I have the money now, and even though I understand there is no such thing as future_proofing I want a system that will last me the end of this generation. I'm 23 but have a family and kids and the wife isn't budging much, so I won't be able to upgrade every year like some people. Play pretty much all genres other than mmo's. Big into rpgs, strat, fps and such. I appreciate any help and advice you guys can give me.
Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129043
HIS H587F1GDG Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814161301
Intel X25-V SSDSA2MP040G2R5 2.5" 40GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820167025
ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer with NF200 LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131594
Antec TruePower New TP-750 Blue 750W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371022
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115215
CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145260
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822152185
Saitek PZ30AUR 104 Normal Keys 4 Function Keys USB Wired Standard Eclipse Red Backlit Keyboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6823175104
ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 ASCR 20000:1 (1000:1) Built-in Speakers - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824236049
Logitech MX518 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical 1800 dpi Gaming Mouse
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6826104178
LG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE 22X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827136144
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Full
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116716
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103065
Subtotal: $2,004.86
I stuck with a 750 psu because if I choose the 5870, I'll crossfire it within a year. I then added a ssd data drive to keep the price similar. What do you guys think? If I don't get a 5970 should I wait for the new Nvidia card? I've already waited a while but as far as I know there is no concrete date on Fermi so still undecided. Btw, since I won't make a purchase for approximately two weeks, I left out combos/ deals. When I actually buy it I'll look for appropriate deals. Thanks for the help
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT:mainly for games, etc. Once bluray reader/writers drop price I'll probably add one
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Need everything
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US
PARTS PREFERENCES: intel cpu/Ati Gpu
OVERCLOCKING: Yes Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: later on
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920 1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This will be my first desktop for gaming; I've been a gamer all my life but couldn't afford pc gaming, mainly consoles. I have the money now, and even though I understand there is no such thing as future_proofing I want a system that will last me the end of this generation. I'm 23 but have a family and kids and the wife isn't budging much, so I won't be able to upgrade every year like some people. Play pretty much all genres other than mmo's. Big into rpgs, strat, fps and such. I appreciate any help and advice you guys can give me.
Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129043
HIS H587F1GDG Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814161301
Intel X25-V SSDSA2MP040G2R5 2.5" 40GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820167025
ASUS P7P55 WS SuperComputer with NF200 LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131594
Antec TruePower New TP-750 Blue 750W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371022
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115215
CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145260
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822152185
Saitek PZ30AUR 104 Normal Keys 4 Function Keys USB Wired Standard Eclipse Red Backlit Keyboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6823175104
ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 ASCR 20000:1 (1000:1) Built-in Speakers - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824236049
Logitech MX518 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical 1800 dpi Gaming Mouse
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6826104178
LG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE 22X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827136144
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Full
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116716
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long life sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103065
Subtotal: $2,004.86
I stuck with a 750 psu because if I choose the 5870, I'll crossfire it within a year. I then added a ssd data drive to keep the price similar. What do you guys think? If I don't get a 5970 should I wait for the new Nvidia card? I've already waited a while but as far as I know there is no concrete date on Fermi so still undecided. Btw, since I won't make a purchase for approximately two weeks, I left out combos/ deals. When I actually buy it I'll look for appropriate deals. Thanks for the help