I am looking at updating my system. I am going to keep my case, hhd, and dvd +/-r. The rest I am replacing. I need some help on what is good for the system, including product reliability and compatability, and that I won't have to do this again for a while.
First I have a:
Cooler Master Centurion 5 - Blue ATX Mid-Tower Case with Front USB, Firewire and Audio Ports
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=C283-1086
I do want to keep this case, as it is built well with a lot of room for what I need, and is able to fit microATX and ATX factors.
Primary HDD:Seagate ST3250318AS Barracuda 7200.12 Hard Drive - 250GB, 7200, 8MB, SATA-300, NCQ
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=TSD-250AS8%20SY
Secondary HDD:Seagate ST3160215A Barracuda 7200.10 Hard Drive - 160GB, 7200rpm, 2MB, EIDE
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4837441&CatId=134
DVD Floppy:Lite-ON IHAS220-08 SuperAllwrite SATA 20x DVD Burner with Lightscribe OEM - 20x DVD±R Burn, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD±R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 48x32x CD-R/RW, Black
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=L12-1166%20OEM
These items will stay in the system.
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This is want I want to get:
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Mobo&processor combo
ASUS P7P55D Pro Motherboard & Intel Core i5 750 Processor Bundle
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5223821&Sku=B69-5010
My first question is: anyone have experience with the new ram clips? They only clip on one side, so I am kind of leary about that.
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Memory/Ram:
Corsair Dual Channel 4096MB PC10600 DDR3 1333MHz Memory (2x2048MB
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3642209&Sku=C13-8052
This IS on Asus's QVL
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CPU fan:
Cooler Master Hyper N520 CPU Cooler - Socket LGA 775, AM2, AM2+, 1156, AM3, 1366
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4434989&Sku=C283-1202
On this, some sites say it is for an 1156, some do not show it. I also want to know if it will work with the I5-750, and if it will work on the 1156 platform. Based on reviews I have read, it seems this cooler will do the job, but I sure would like someone to let me know if this is for sure. I would hate to burn this processor up.
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Power Supply:
Cooler Master GX Series 650W Power Supply - ATX, 650-Watts, 80 Plus, 120mm Fan
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5662680&CatId=5432
This is a 650W power supply. I would love to know if this will be enough to handle what I will have. I tried to figure it out, but alas, I must be too stupid, as I can't.
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Video Card:
1)Sparkle SXG210512D2-NM GeForce 210 Video Card - 512MB DDR2, PCI-Express 2.0, DVI, HDMI, VGA, Low Profile
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5274421&CatId=3585
2)Sparkle SFPX94GT1024U2L GeForce 9400 GT Video Card - 1GB DDR2, PCI Express 2.0, (Dual Link) DVI, HDTV, VGA Support Low Profile
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4465551&CatId=3585
3)Sparkle SFPX94GT1024U2 GeForce 9400 GT Video Card - 1GB DDR2, DVI, VGA, PCI-Express 2.0
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4138176&CatId=3585
4)Sparkle SFPX95GT512U2HP GeForce 9500 GT Video Card - 512MB DDR2, PCI Express 2.0, Dual Dual-Link DVI, HDCP Capable, HDTV
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4138175&Sku=S15-9504
I think I prefer #4, as I will not really be doing any gaming, but more photo and video editing, watching movies, basically medium duty media applications such as photoshop, etc.
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Operating System:
I want to go with a 64 bit Windows 7 retail or OEM full install (not upgrade) more than likely home edition.
I don't think I will have compatability issues going with this, but if anyone thinks I will, please inform me.
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Thanks for any help I can get on this. It's slightly over my budget, but i will buy what I can when I can. Thanks folks
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First I have a:
Cooler Master Centurion 5 - Blue ATX Mid-Tower Case with Front USB, Firewire and Audio Ports
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=C283-1086
I do want to keep this case, as it is built well with a lot of room for what I need, and is able to fit microATX and ATX factors.
Primary HDD:Seagate ST3250318AS Barracuda 7200.12 Hard Drive - 250GB, 7200, 8MB, SATA-300, NCQ
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=TSD-250AS8%20SY
Secondary HDD:Seagate ST3160215A Barracuda 7200.10 Hard Drive - 160GB, 7200rpm, 2MB, EIDE
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4837441&CatId=134
DVD Floppy:Lite-ON IHAS220-08 SuperAllwrite SATA 20x DVD Burner with Lightscribe OEM - 20x DVD±R Burn, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD±R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 48x32x CD-R/RW, Black
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=L12-1166%20OEM
These items will stay in the system.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is want I want to get:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mobo&processor combo
ASUS P7P55D Pro Motherboard & Intel Core i5 750 Processor Bundle
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5223821&Sku=B69-5010
My first question is: anyone have experience with the new ram clips? They only clip on one side, so I am kind of leary about that.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Memory/Ram:
Corsair Dual Channel 4096MB PC10600 DDR3 1333MHz Memory (2x2048MB
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3642209&Sku=C13-8052
This IS on Asus's QVL
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CPU fan:
Cooler Master Hyper N520 CPU Cooler - Socket LGA 775, AM2, AM2+, 1156, AM3, 1366
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4434989&Sku=C283-1202
On this, some sites say it is for an 1156, some do not show it. I also want to know if it will work with the I5-750, and if it will work on the 1156 platform. Based on reviews I have read, it seems this cooler will do the job, but I sure would like someone to let me know if this is for sure. I would hate to burn this processor up.
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Power Supply:
Cooler Master GX Series 650W Power Supply - ATX, 650-Watts, 80 Plus, 120mm Fan
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5662680&CatId=5432
This is a 650W power supply. I would love to know if this will be enough to handle what I will have. I tried to figure it out, but alas, I must be too stupid, as I can't.
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Video Card:
1)Sparkle SXG210512D2-NM GeForce 210 Video Card - 512MB DDR2, PCI-Express 2.0, DVI, HDMI, VGA, Low Profile
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5274421&CatId=3585
2)Sparkle SFPX94GT1024U2L GeForce 9400 GT Video Card - 1GB DDR2, PCI Express 2.0, (Dual Link) DVI, HDTV, VGA Support Low Profile
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4465551&CatId=3585
3)Sparkle SFPX94GT1024U2 GeForce 9400 GT Video Card - 1GB DDR2, DVI, VGA, PCI-Express 2.0
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4138176&CatId=3585
4)Sparkle SFPX95GT512U2HP GeForce 9500 GT Video Card - 512MB DDR2, PCI Express 2.0, Dual Dual-Link DVI, HDCP Capable, HDTV
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4138175&Sku=S15-9504
I think I prefer #4, as I will not really be doing any gaming, but more photo and video editing, watching movies, basically medium duty media applications such as photoshop, etc.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating System:
I want to go with a 64 bit Windows 7 retail or OEM full install (not upgrade) more than likely home edition.
I don't think I will have compatability issues going with this, but if anyone thinks I will, please inform me.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
***
Thanks for any help I can get on this. It's slightly over my budget, but i will buy what I can when I can. Thanks folks
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