Amd cheap build need help

[daman]

Hi everyone im building a comp for my girlfriend she has never had a comp but likes to play games. she is going to use the comp for world of warcraft and also for music and just messing around.
I think i have the build all set up I just want to know for sure if all the parts i picked out will work together on the motherboard and everything. also im trying to build it for under $850. I dont need a mouse keyboard or screen. if you see anything i need to fix, add or improve plz let me know. thx

ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.333251

SAPPHIRE 100283L Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102858


AMD Phenom II X4 925 Deneb 2.8GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103656

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
OCZ Gold 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1333LV4GK - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.330011

Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified ... - Retail
Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.335362

LITE-ON Black 18X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model iHDP118-04 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106274

 

[gkay09]

^ That is a good build...IMO you can further save money by switching some components without any significant loss in performance and will still be fast enough for your girlfriend...

Do you have a plan to add 1 more HD 5770 in crossfire later on ? (IMO not required though)

And go with a SATA DVD drive instead of IDE - Thinner cable less clutter

 

[daman]

^ That is a good build...IMO you can further save money by switching some components without any significant loss in performance and will still be fast enough for your girlfriend...

Do you have a plan to add 1 more HD 5770 in crossfire later on ? (IMO not required though)

And go with a SATA DVD drive instead of IDE - Thinner cable less clutter

what you think i should change to make it cheaper?

 

[gkay09]

^ Change the mobo and CPU to these
Athlon II X4 630 + Gigabyte 770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.334987

RAM + CASE - Just add 1 or 2 more 120MM fans and you are good to go...and also with the side window too
ADATA 4GB DDR3 + COOLER MASTER Elite RC-310
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.343336
But its your call though...

PSU + DVD
OCZ 500W + LiteON - IMO you wont need that 650W PSU...this 500W PSU can even handle HD 5870...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.328927

But if you still want more power, then this 600W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.328934

Video card - Get this one...This has the Rev 2 cooler type aftermarket cooler, and it runs cooler than the previous version...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873

 

[-Fran-]

I'll add that if your GF is only gonna play WoW, then a 5770 is a lot for it; you could get a 5670 or a 5750 (a GTS220 or GTS240 too).

And don't forget the AM3 MoBo uses DDR3 RAM, if you find a cheaper AM2 board based on DDR2 could be a good idea too.

Cheers!

 

[builderbobftw]

Uh, the GPU you picked is 175$, and has bad preformance. Here's a $100 GPU thats faster. Here's the benchmark. Also, get a smasung spinpoint instad of ur wd blue.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131163&cm_re=radeon_4850-_-14-131-163-_-Product

http://images.anandtech.com/graphs/5850toxic_021810181749/21715.png

 

[daman]

Uh, the GPU you picked is 175$, and has bad preformance. Here's a $100 GPU thats faster. Here's the benchmark. Also, get a smasung spinpoint instad of ur wd blue.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131163&cm_re=radeon_4850-_-14-131-163-_-Product

http://images.anandtech.com/graphs/5850toxic_021810181749/21715.png

alot of ppl has told me to get the 5770 and on that test whats the forth one from top its a 5770cf what diff about it?

 

[builderbobftw]

Right, but the 5770 is an overpriced card for the preformance it gives you. Read the benchmark, and decide for youreself. The only benefit is a bunch of useless features that arn't worth the 100$ you're going to pay for them. The 5770 CF is 2 5770s, wich would be 350$, and gets beat by a 300$ card routinly, which generates less heat, less power, and is single GPU, meaning 1 PCIe slot.

 

[daman]

ok so i should get the 4850 over the 5770... anyone els think i shold do that?

 

[wiz1]

I thought I read somewhere that you could play WOW with the on board graphics. That would save him some cash. I could be wrong I am getting older.

 

[builderbobftw]

Yep, the 4850 is more thna enough. My freind plays it fine on his laptop, which has onboard grphics.

 

[daman]

Ok now here is my next problem i have never built a comp before is there any step by step videos on building a new comp so i can watch and learn? or should i try to find someone to put it together for me?

 

[builderbobftw]

It's pretty simple. You don't need to hire someone. There's a step by step hold-ur-hand guide stickied to the top of this fourm, look towards that for guidance.

 

[gkay09]

@daman you can play WoW without any issues with the HD 4850...But it is not faster than the HD 5770...The 5770 is as fast as the HD 4870 and not 4850...

And what is the resolution of the monitor that she will be using ?

You get a lot of articles for building your PC and the sticky on the top of the forum is a good start...And also there are many videos on YouTube too...

 

[dan4patriots]

Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified ... - Retail
Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.335362

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ955FBGMBOX - Retail
Item #: N82E16819103808

OCZ Gold Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G10664GK - Retail
Item#:N82E16820227346

HIS H487Q1GH Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814161292

GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813128392

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822148395

LG DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model GH24NS50 - OEM
Item #: N82E16827136177

Windows 7 Home Premium OEM

Total- $807.91 w/out tax+shipping ($25 MIR)

 

[builderbobftw]

The 5770 is nowhere near as fast the 4870. A more fair comparsion is to a 4850, and the the meager diffrence in prefomance doesn't warrant a 50$+ higher price. Stay with the 4850. Saty away from the 4870, it's overpriced, should be 130$.

 

[gkay09]

^ The 5770 is the replacement for the HD 4870(though not as fast but still is comparable)...And is much faster than the HD 4850...It is better in terms of longevity and value...
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-graphics-card,2544-3.html

The HD 5750 is the DirectX 11 counterpart of the HD 4850...

 

[whitefang]

Builderbobftw the 4870 is 3 fps better then the 5770. Please stop posting false info about these cards. The 5770 is a much better option then the 4850 because it supports DX11, it's quieter, it's more energy efficient, and it produces less heat. AND it gets about 10-15 fps better in most games.

 

[whitefang]

Here's a very good build.

http://i48.tinypic.com/2meebdi.png

 

[whitefang]

The above build has DDR3, Dual 8x8 xfire slots, 4GB of DDR3 ram with the latency of 7 and timings of 7-8-7-24, it has a much better Mobo then some other suggested here. the GPU comes with a free game. the PSU is modular (you can unplug the not needed cords)

If your into cases then you can switch up the BP550 Psu with the antec 300.

 

[builderbobftw]

The 5770 is "3" fps faster? When you're getting 20 fps, the bump up to 23 fps can mean quiute a lot. Also, prove it. Show me a benchmark.

 

[whitefang]

http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-hd-5770-review-test/14

 

[builderbobftw]

"As far as the Radeon HD 5770 goes, bare in mind it should position itself in-between a Radeon HD 4850 and 4870. "

At the bargin price of 25$ more than a 4870, and 55$ more than a 4850!

 

[shortstuff_mt]

Thank you Whitefang. It's about time somebody said something about Builderbobftw's 4850 > 5770 nonsense.

 

[whitefang]

Builder when will you stop? the 5770 is identical to the 4870 except it has DX11, it's quieter, less heat, and eyefinity.

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG HOW IS IT INBETWEEN A 4870 AND A 4850 SHOW ME A BENCHMARK OMG OMG OMG