Check/Fix My Game/Graphic Build

[Nhazul]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Less than a week

BUDGET RANGE: 1300-1400-ish range

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Graphic Work (Adobe Master Collection), Gaming, Web surfing

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Need everything

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA

PARTS PREFERENCES: Don't know much so.......

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe, most likely not.

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Possibly in the future...

MONITOR RESOLUTION: at least 1680 x 1050

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: below

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Ok so my knowledge on PC parts isn't very expansive so help me out. I need everything, if I'm missing somethign let me know.

I was just wondering if this build works at all. I play video games and do graphic work. I would like to play games at a fairly high fps and quality, but I don't need MAX. I have the Adobe Master collection and want a full new rig.

I would like to make it cheaper if possible, but if there is a part thats a lot better and not too much more thats cool too. Let me know if it looks good, or if it looks like a$$, give me suggestions. I'm going to order this weekend hopefully. Thanks.

I'd like to keep the budget under $1400-ish. Thanks.


UPDATED

MOBO
199.99
GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD5 LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128402
CPU
279.99
Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=3641
CD/DVD Drive
26.99
Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner with LightScribe LightScribe Support - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118032
Cooling
29.99
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/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
HDD
84.99
Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136317&Tpk=Western%20Digital%20Caviar%20Green%20WD10EADS
GPU
214.99
GIGABYTE GV-N26SO-896I GeForce GTX 260 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125294
Case and PSU
121.98
Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
and
Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified ... - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.335362
RAM/Memory
109.99
CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145260
Monitor
169.99
ASUS VH226H Black 21.5" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen 16:9 Full HD 1080P LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 (ASCR 12000 : 1) Built in Speakers - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236051
Speakers
89.99
Logitech X-540 70 watts 5.1 Speakers - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121006
Mouse
still need
Keyboard
still need

 

[Niklas_13]

That mobo wont work with the CPU, Are you trying for a s1156 or s1366 ?

 

[Nhazul]

Yeah your right, thank you. That i5 is s1156, so thats what I'm aiming for.

This one works right?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128402

 

[Niklas_13]

That one would work or you can look at this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131621 it has USB 3.0

Also have you looked into the i7 860 s1156 ? it has a tad higher clock speed and HT for 80 bucks more that would help in photoshop ( Review http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=3641 )

Also this HDD would be faster then the WD black http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148433

HDD review ( http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/storage/2009/04/13/seagate-1tb-7200-12-review/1 )

Both would work ( just one would be a tad faster )

 

[Nhazul]

Thanks for the suggestions again. I put the Intel Core i7-860 into my build. I'll take the little extra speed.

 

[Niklas_13]

NP GL with the build and Enjoy

 

[Niklas_13]

Also if you can swing it i would look into a HD 5850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102857

review ( http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3650&p=1 )

This one IMO is worth the 100 bucks

 

[Nhazul]

Hmmm I'll have to give that one some thought, 100 bucks is quite a bit, unless I can cut elsewhere. It's a very nice Graphics card though. Sheesh, decisions decisions.

 

[osu43130]

With some combos you can def. save the 100 bucks or so to get the 5850.

Look at the combos there is a combo deal for an Antec 300 Illusion and Antec earthwatts 650 for like 120 I think on New Egg. That right there just saved you 60 bucks or so.

Here you go I still had it saved

Oh missed your HD Selection I would switch to this HD it is better then the WD Green

Seagate 7200.12 1TB

 

[Nhazul]

Hey thanks for the combo, I'll go with that.

As far as the HD goes, I'm not going to risk it, because over 100 user reviews claimed it died on them.

 

[osu43130]

Just dig through the Egg for a bit I am sur you can come close to driveing the cost down 100 bucks and being able to get the better GPU.

 

[Niklas_13]

If you can tell me for sure if your going to OC or add a 2nd GPU down the road we can work on the build to fit in a better GPU, But a maybe is money your spending on a bigger PSU and HSF that you wont need if you never do thos that can be put to a better GPU

 

[Nhazul]

Well I can always upgrade stuff later. Lets say for this one I DON'T plan on overclocking or adding in a 2nd GPU. Lets try to fit in a better GPU for now. Knock down whatever else you think is possible.

 

[Niklas_13]

Do you need a OS ?

 

[Nhazul]

I actually already have a copy of windows 7, forgot to mention that.

 

[Niklas_13]

Single GPU



Sony Optiarc DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model AD-7241S-0B LightScribe Support - OEM
Item #: N82E16827118032
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty Plan
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)
• 1 year: $6.99
• 2 year: $11.99
$26.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118032

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822136284
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$109.99
$99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

ASUS VH226H Black 21.5" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
Item #: N82E16824236051
Return Policy: Monitor Replacement Only Return Policy
-$30.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$199.99
$169.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236051

SAPPHIRE 100282SR Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity - Retail
Item #: N82E16814102857
Return Policy: VGA Replacement Only Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty Plan
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)
• 1 year: $32.99
• 2 year: $54.99
$309.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102857

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH - Retail
Item #: N82E16820231276
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$114.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231276

GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3 LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813128412
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$5.00 Instant
$139.99
$134.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128412

Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I7860 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115214
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$289.99
$279.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115214


• OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ600MXSP 600W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC ... - Retail
Item #: N82E16817341017
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
• COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811119137
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$30.00 Instant
-$15.00 Combo
$25.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate
$184.98
$139.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.330934
Subtotal: $1,276.91

ADD KB Mouse Speekers of your liking

 

[Niklas_13]

Xfire setup with HSF to OC



Sony Optiarc DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model AD-7241S-0B LightScribe Support - OEM
Item #: N82E16827118032
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty Plan
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)
• 1 year: $6.99
• 2 year: $11.99
$26.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118032

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822136284
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$109.99
$99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

ASUS VH226H Black 21.5" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
Item #: N82E16824236051
Return Policy: Monitor Replacement Only Return Policy
-$30.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$199.99
$169.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236051

SAPPHIRE 100282SR Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity - Retail
Item #: N82E16814102857
Return Policy: VGA Replacement Only Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty Plan
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)
• 1 year: $32.99
• 2 year: $54.99
$309.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102857

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH - Retail
Item #: N82E16820231279
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$139.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231279

ASUS P7P55D-E Pro LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813131621
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
$189.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131621

Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I7860 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115214
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$289.99
$279.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115214

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long ... - Retail
Item #: N82E16835103065
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065


• Antec TruePower New TP-750 750W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE ... - Retail
Item #: N82E16817371025
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
• Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811129021
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
-$80.00 Instant
-$20.00 Combo
$25.00 Mail-in Rebate
$299.89
$199.89
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.326233
Subtotal: $1,446.81

add kb mouse speakers

 

[Nhazul]

Freaking awesome, I'll have to do one of those! Thanks so much, one more question.

Would it be better to crossfire 2 of these? Instead of the 5850?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SOX9W2/ref=asc_df_B002SOX9W21029532?smid=A3LJ5WMKNRFKQS&tag=pgmp-469-01-20&linkCode=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B002SOX9W2

 

[Niklas_13]

If you want to save some money i would say to buy a HD 5770 ( not the HD 5750 ) and xfire them latter you will have the same or better FPS then a HD 5850 depending on games. Read the benchmarks first tho http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3658&p=1


But remember if you start with a HD 5850 and xfire your FPS will be a lot better

Only you can set the line to what FPS you must have and what GPU fits that, just poke around on benchmark of different GPUs

 

[Niklas_13]

Some homework for today

Reviews

HD 5770

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/271929-33-5770-reviews-fired-well-5750
http://www.techspot.com/review/209-ati-radeon-hd-5770/
http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-hd-5770-review-test/
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-5770,2446.html
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2009/10/13/amd-ati-radeon-hd-5770-review/1

HD5870

http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] ,2422.html
http://techreport.com/articles.x/17618
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATI/Radeon_HD_5870/
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/for [...] eview.html
http://anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3643
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/v [...] d5870.html

HD5850

http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] ,2433.html
http://techreport.com/articles.x/17652
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/HIS/HD_5850/
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3650
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[Nhazul]

Thanks for the info man, you helped a ton! I'll base my build of the one I selected from you.

 

[Nhazul]

Best answer selected by Nhazul.

 

[Niklas_13]

GL with the build ( just keep in mind if your bios is f3 you will have to update it for a stable system