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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Hopefully by the end of March BUDGET RANGE: Up to $750, would like cheaper but max of $750.

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Games: WoW, RS, Oblivion,etc. Surfing internet, watching movies.

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Mouse, keyboard, monitor, speakers

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States

PARTS PREFERENCES: ATI GPU, Would prefer Intel CPU but have heard AMD may be better for cheaper builds like mine.

OVERCLOCKING: TBH, I have no idea what overclocking is OR CROSSFIRE: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1440x900

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Pre-installed Windows would be very nice, but I realize that probably isn't likely. IF possible, I would like an OS to be included in the $750, but it it would effect performance by using cheaper parts, forget that.
 
Yes for cheaper builds, AMD is the way to go as you can save on the CPU as well as the mobo...
Here is a config -
CPU - Any of these
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010340343%201050746347%201051746439&bop=And&ActiveSearchResult=True&CompareItemList=N82E16819103674%2CN82E16819103727%2CN82E16819103696%2CN82E16819103808%2CN82E16819103656%2CN82E16819103809

Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010200022%201070946178%20107191003%201071933947&bop=And&ActiveSearchResult=True&CompareItemList=N82E16813131603%2CN82E16813128392%2CN82E16813157176

RAM -4GB DDR3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220432
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211409

Graphics card - HD 5770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.320995
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161317

CASES -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010090007%201054808287&CompareItemList=N82E16811129042%2CN82E16811119137%2CN82E16811129066%2CN82E16811129070%2CN82E16811112237%2CN82E16811112235%2CN82E16811146058&page=9&bop=And&ActiveSearchResult=True

PSU - These can handle even upto a single HD 5870...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256061
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341016

HDD - Samsung F3 500GB/ Seagate 7200.12 500GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395

Do look out for combos when you buy...right now linking combos wont be useful as they might not be available when you actually buy the parts as they keep changing...So before you make your purchase, post once again so that we could find good combos that would save money...
 
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l like that build...a lot. $730 and I get pretty much everything I asked for and everything I need.

I don't wanna say solved just yet. I wanna see what else is out there and if anyone can improve on any of that. :p
 
^ Lolz...you can keep this thread active until you actually buy the components so that you can people can post good deals and other suggestions...

And as for Overclocking - It is increasing the CPU's speed to gain more performance...but you have to be careful though not to overdo it...
And it would require a bit of learning but is fun ;)
 

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You must have the ability to read minds.. I was literally JUST asking a friend what overclocking was.

I'd go ahead and get this if the OS magically came for free!
 

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They've only got the Win7 Prof UPGRADE for $65 atm. Hopefully they will sell the Full version again soon.
 

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That's what I'm hoping.

Oh, a real question..

Windows 7 64-bit.. would it ever be worth it to get more than 4GB ram? I have heard people say they got a huge performance boost by doubling and I have heard people say they only noticed minimal performance.

Also, 32-bit or 64-bit for gaming? The only tests I have seen were with 64-bit.
 
64-bit is the way to...
Even for using full 4GB of RAM and the vRAM from the graphics card, you would need a 64-bit OS...
Also there are no major incompatibility issues with apps and games with WIN 7, that plagued the Win XP...
As for getting more than 4GB of RAM, it depends on what you will be doing with the PC...
For gaming, there are no significant improvements with RAM over 4GB...but in tasks such as PRO image rendering, editing and stuffs, more the RAM the better, where people generally work with single large files, that take up a lot of RAM...
 

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Ohhh kay. Thanks so much! Last question deals with when to buy...

Should I go ahead and buy this or wait to see if MS will have another Win7 deal while keeping my eyes open for other deals to go with this build?

And once that is answered, I will be out of questions....for tonight! :non:
 
Well deals keep changing and also you can expect the components prices to move southwards only so if you are not in a hurry to buy the components, the I would suggest you to wait...And also ATI will be launching the HD 5830, that will be as powerful as the HD 4890 and is DirectX 11...It will fall in the $200 range and might be you will be able to squeeze that into your build with the combo deals from newegg...
 

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Just read a review on here comparing the 5770 and the 4870. It looks like I would be better off getting the 4870.

Are there any other alternatives I should look at? I'd be willing to spend a bit more if it meant better performance. (I am not talking a huge amount to add. If it meant getting the next highest "level" GPU for not too much more, then yea.)

Hell, maybe I should just get the 5870. lol
 

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I have decided I will start ordering parts. Not going to order all at once. However, before I order ANYTHING, I want to get some feedback on this build:

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^ Well dont get that 5770 with the Closed cooler...get the open cooler type...

And mobo - Certainly this one for $10 more...Dint notice it before...
GIGABYTE GA-770TA-UD3 AM3 AMD 770 ->With SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128419

And if you are willing to spend more on any components, then the graphics card would get the vote...
For your resolution, the HD 5870 is an overkill...the HD 5830 would be the best option...And you can expect it to launch by Feb-End or latest by March...
 

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Aww..missed your post by literally maybe 10 minutes. I ordered the case and mobo! :(

Is that a big deal? I am thinking not too much.
 

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I have ordered the....
-Case
-PSU
-RAM
-MoBo

So I am still somewhat open to ideas on the GPU, CPU, and HDD. I have decided to get a 1TB Seagate HDD. The GPU and CPU are the ones in the above pic.


I forgot the mention it earlier, but I do need a decent cd drive/burner.
 
GPU - The HD 5770 is a good option for you...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150462
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873

CPU - If you are interested in overclocking, then get the X4 955/ X4 965
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808
But NO overclocking, then get the X4 945 95S TDP CPUs...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103809

HDD -
Samsung F3 1TB
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=HD-HD103SJ&src=FR&pid=9a163bb1efd8e376c87ca133be3cd91d9bc6655be60715dd977b2c57ad89c5cb
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10011440&prodlist=froogle

DVD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010100005%201036506653%201038406820%204808&name=Free%20Shipping&ActiveSearchResult=True