Need some build advice

[Talen45]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: I hope within the next month

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Video Editing, Internet, Folding @ home, school

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: I REQUIRE EVERYTHING

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Tigerdirect, Newegg, Amazon

PARTS PREFERENCES: None

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 22inch?

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I need a O/S too...

So there it is I have been on the phone with dell negotiating prices on a new PC and I will show you what they are offering me. If you think I can get a better bang for the buck please let me know.

224-6493 1 Alienware Aurora Desktop
317-3614 1 Overclocked Intel Core i7 920 (3.2GHz, 8MB Cache)
317-2663 1 6GB Triple Channel 1333Mhz DDR3
330-6518 1 Alien Keyboard
320-7810 1 21.5" Monitor
320-8371 1 Single ATI Radeon HD 5870, 1GB GDDR5(upgraded to 2 5770 Xfire)
341-0467 1 500GB - SATA-II 3Gb/s 7200RPM, 16MB Cache HDD
313-8322 1 Cosmic Black, Alienware Aurora Chassis, 875W PSU
421-2064 1 Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
420-9691 1 DataSafe Local BackUp 2.0 Basic
420-6436 1 PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
317-2818 1 Accessory Kit, Aurora, Eng
330-4769 1 Dell Resource DVD with Application Backup
330-6517 1 Alien Mouse
313-8750 1 AlienFX Color, Quasar Blue
410-1867 1 ADOBE READER 9.0 MULTI- LANGUAGE
313-8339 1 Single Drive: 24X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
421-0975 1 NERO 9, ANW
421-0974 1 CYBERLINK PDVD 8.0 ANW
330-6348 1 Automatic Updates: On
421-1427 1 Alien Cyborg
950-3338 1 2 Year Limited Warranty
905-6888 1 Dell Limited Hardware Warranty Plus In-Home Service [after Remote Diagnosis], Extended Year(s)
905-6137 1 Dell Limited Hardware Warranty Plus In-Home Service [after Remote Diagnosis], Initial Year
905-5461 1 In-home Service after Remote Diagnosis, 1 Year Extended
906-6980 1 In-home Service after Remote Diagnosis, Initial Year
905-3891 1 Dell Limited Hardware Warranty 7X24 Technical Support, 1 Year Extended
906-5260 1 Dell Limited Hardware Warranty 7X24 Technical Support, Initial Year
421-1721 1 Soft Contracts,Banktec Care,Alienware
421-1724 1 Soft Contracts,Dell In Home,Alienware
330-0172 1 S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forDHS Desktops
317-1904 1 Alienware High-Performance Liquid Cooling
430-0639 1 Killer Xeno Pro
421-1438 1 Alienhead Chrome Red
421-1443 1 Steam and Portal Factory Installed


Total 1900

 

[JDV28]

Thats a really nice build. But if you build that yourself you can save a LOT

 

[Proximon]

It's fine if you want them to do the work. However, for 1900 you could build a better rig.

 

[Talen45]

I think my issue is that I like warranty on all my purchases. I would be willing to take all build advice and or suggestions. I am in the market but in no way in a rush.

 

[Talen45]

Also you think that I can get a better deal for under 1500? I have the cash to do it now but saving money is always a nice thing. Thanks for the fast replies

 

[Proximon]

It's a good pre-built for the price and features. I'll see what I can do.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

All your components will come w/ warrantees.

 

[Proximon]

Well, I didn't stay under 1500 but I did demolish the Alienware build

i7 930 and Gigabyte UD3R board
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.355680

OCZ 6Gb Gold and Ocz Agility 120GB SSD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.356632

Silverstone Raven case and HIS 5770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.354970

HIS 5770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161317

Antec TP-750 blue
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371022

WD Caviar Black 1TB (for data)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

Win 7 64-bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754

CM V8 CPU cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103055

 

[Proximon]

That comes to around 1900 after shipping but before rebates. Extras not in your pre-configured build are:

The Agility SSD. Will greatly speed up boot times and game level load times.
The Raven case. Very advanced design, very well cooled.
The Seasonic-built Antec PSU is probably far higher quality than the Alienware one.

 

[Talen45]

Great deal I was thinking of a SSD, and then having a external HD to have all my music/movie/things on. Thanks a lot for the build info, you think the 930 processor is better then the 920 overclocked?

 

[Talen45]

I was also looking into the charts that this website has, do you think going with ATI Radeon HD 4890 CF is worth it? I have been out of the tech loop for a while and trying to reorientate myself with what I should do. This is a slow process! All advice/builds are welcome!

 

[Proximon]

The problem with 4890 CF is that it's last year's build. 5770 CF might be a bit slower but it's going to run cooler and give you DX11.... and it's plenty of power for any 24" monitor.

Ooops I didn't include a monitor and KB/mouse.

Maybe a few adjustments...

Sapphire Toxic and case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.354962

OCZ Gold 6GB and Sapphire Toxic
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.348905

Kingston 64GB V+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139108

23" Asus monitor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236074

Hiper 212 CPU cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065&cm_re=Hiper_212-_-35-103-065-_-Product

Logitech cordless desktop
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126049

 

[Talen45]

Thanks for the great build advice, I am looking into it as we speak. You think I can get the same type of processing and graphical power for under 1500? If I cut a few things out of course or wait?

 

[Proximon]

You can always drop the SSD and one 5770 for now, add them later.

 

[Talen45]

One more quick question, 5770 or the 5870?

 

[Proximon]

5870 is out of your budget I think. A single 5770 may not run everything at max on a 24" monitor, but two of them will.