Need help with first time custom built

[chiconerd]

Hi I was looking around for a built that might look like something I want but I cant find something that calls out to me, I used to visit a website where they had many builds by price range and the guy would update the price range to include new hardware that has decrease and will work better for the price range. However, I forgot the name of the website and I haven't been able to find it. I was looking around and after many searches this website looks like the best place to get advise.

so this is whats on my mind, I am not too good at this so any help will be greatly appreciated, thank you in advance.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE:This Friday or next.
BUDGET RANGE:$900-$1100

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, video editing, Internet.

PARTS NOT REQUIRED:keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, Tiger.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: I was looking at Intel core i7 and Asus P7P55D-E Deluxe

OVERCLOCKING:mmm idk what that is, so no.

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Whats the difference?

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1440x900, 1920x1080) I have a 22" monitor and a 32" 1080p Tv that I use as a second monitor when I need dual screen.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would like a quiet PC, something that wont burn quick because I will spend most of my time using it. it will only rest most likely on weekends.

 

[gkay09]

Here is a sample config...

As for your questions -
SLI - It is a Nvidia specific name for a technology that enables to run 2 similar video cards together to gain more performance
Crossfire - ATI specific name for the same...

2. Overclocking - It is increasing the clock speed of the CPU...

And I dont think you would need the ASUS Deluxe board...Instead save money and get the ASUS PRO...and also you can go Crossfire with this PC as the PSU has enough power to handle 2x HD 5850s and also the mobo supports Crossfire...

1. CPU + Mobo
i7 860 + ASUS P7P55D-E PRO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.354337

2. RAM -
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

3. HDD -
Samsung F3 1TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

4. Graphics card
HD 5850 - Assuming you would like to game at 1080p, the HD 5850 will better suit...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102884

5. CASE + PSU
Antec 300 Illusion + Antec EA 750W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.345229

Total - $1109

 

[chiconerd]

Alright thanks for the reply,looks good if no one debates this configuration I will buy by the weekend.

 

[Alvin Smith]

I am a video editor ... that looks exactly perfect, to me. Pull the lever!!

 

[Alvin Smith]

You might want an optical drive ... Samsung ... $26

 

[chiconerd]

Awesome thanks for the input my last pc burned from so much rendering, but I knew it was coming as just couldn't stop myself from putting so much load on such a low end pc.

 

[Alvin Smith]

amen to that !

 

[chiconerd]

Hey im about to order this config but I see the SAPPHIRE 100282-3SR Radeon HD 5850 has a lot of bad reputation is there something better I can go with?

 

[Alvin Smith]

Well,
I did a search on ALL 5850 1GB GDDR3 cards at egg and I sorted by best rated and by most ratings ... This card came to the top, in both cases.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102857

 

[chiconerd]

X( a 40 dollar jump ... aw man..will this one work with the motherboard no problem?

 

[chiconerd]

Well I placed the order Ill find out when it gets here, thanks for the help guys.

 

[chiconerd]

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[Alvin Smith]

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[Alvin Smith]

You will be very happy.

 

[chiconerd]

=( when I placed the order they ran out of SAPPHIRE 100282SR Radeon HD 5850, now I still need a graphic card.
Helppp

 

[obsidian86]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125300

this or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127500

 

[chiconerd]

Thanks for the quick reply, im thinking of going with GIGABYTE, is this one nay better compared to the one you linked me to?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125318

 

[obsidian86]

just a different cooler which blows hot air into the case but not too much of a problem since you got a good case

 

[chiconerd]

Thanks I actually took sometime to read some of the specs =] .. the one I pick dont have OpenGL and thats something I am going to need for some of my programs to run faster..
I go with your recommendation, thanks.

 

[chiconerd]

Hey guys got everything today and I am ready to start building thanks for all the help =]

 

[Alvin Smith]

READ *BOTH* OF THESE (VERY HELPFUL) DOCUMENTS BEFORE AND DURING YOUR BUILD ... SO YOU WON'T HAVE TO READ THEM AFTER !

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-read-posting-boot-video-problems

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/274745-31-step-step-guide-building

 

[Alvin Smith]

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[chiconerd]

even with those two guides I can;t get any picture from my video.. everything seens to be running fine.. I even see the fan of the card spinning im just not getting any video output.. I try used HDMI and other connection types and nothing..

 

[Alvin Smith]

did you buy and install a graphics card ??

if so ... try plugging your mon into that.

 

[chiconerd]

I did try pluging in my monitor and my hdtv and nothing.. something I notice is that the memOK is lit.. I try holding it as indicated in the manual but it blinks many times and it goes back to steady light.