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[nj777]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: April 7th

BUDGET RANGE: <900$ Before Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, General Use.

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Video Card (Gigabyte GTX 260 SO), HDD(Samsung F3), Wireless PCI Adapter (D-Link DWA522), Monitor(23"LG 2MS), Keyboard(Logitek Illuminated), Mouse(Razor DeathAdder3500), Speakers(Altec Lansing), MousePad(Razor eXactMat).

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com or cheaper

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA

PARTS PREFERENCES: N/A.

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe, SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe Later

MONITOR RESOLUTION: Mine does 1080P 1920x1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Best for the money xD


So I only need CPU, MB, Case, PSU, RAM, CPU Cooler. Is the CPU coming with thermal paste?
Here is what I did today, I am opened for any suggestions/comments/etc:

COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196

OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ700MXSP 700W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018

Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202

ASRock X58 Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157163

OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227478

XIGMATEK Intel Core i7 compatible Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029


Total with shipping to 92122 I get $932.51

I need lower $$$ and better components xD.

AMD system would be OK ?! but I don't know how it is in comparison with i7 system and components I already have.

Thank you.

 

[gkay09]

^ Well you can stick with Intel - i5 750...IMO is a very good gaming CPU...
With that you can go cheaper too...
Some suggestions -
1. CASE - That case might be little cramped if you install long cards as they would interfere with the HDD cage...And also you can save some money her by going with these alternatives...
Antec 300 Illusion + Antec EA 650
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.345228

2. CPU + Mobo -
This mobo also supports SLI...So maybe get another used GTX 260 in SLI...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.350115

3. RAM -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148325

4. CPU Cooler - Cheaper and comparable performance...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G1YPH0/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1DDRSGN5WDYH3G3DSX7A&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

 

[nj777]

I don't think I want a CPU and MB with no later upgrade capability, plus P55 support only DDR 2, it will downgrade my system with 20-30% I guess. I would like to keep the i7 and DD3.
The case is about the same, and antec 300 is to ugly xD ... thanks for your help !!!

 

[nj777]

~65 Views and only 1 guy with suggestions. I guess 99% of the ppl here just read with no opinion?!

 

[gkay09]

P55 and DDR2 ? I think you should read more about the components...
And that P55 boards also have good upgrade options...i7 CPUs also available for the P55 boards...

And as for the case, its personal preferrance so I wont comment on it...
But other case options...
HAF 922
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

 

[shineon2010]

I don't think I want a CPU and MB with no later upgrade capability, plus P55 support only DDR 2

As gkay said please do more research, P55 supports DDR3. The money you can save on a i5 750+ mobo you can dish out on other components.

 

[snakej]

exactly, no gamer, and i mean no gamer till this day utilize or need more than the Phenom II 965 or Intel i5 750, with that said, you have $900 to spend, sure x58 and a 930 is nice, if you like mid settings in most games, because after spending $500 on mobo, cpu and memory all you gonna get for a video card is a 5770 and i think thats pushing it.

get the i5 750 which beat AMD flagship 965 in most apps, although the 965 put up really well in most games, but not by much frames anyways.

get a 5850 and cooler master cm690 as the antec is to ugly, i think you wont mind paying extra for looks, your budget sucks, and you need to more concern of you performance than your looks.

Next, RESEARCH! you NEED to know what the hell we are recommending you, and how you expect to build with no knowledge, it would of been really funny see you buy ddr2 and 1156 socket motherboard, try to put it in the ram slots, and then see you post why isnt your pc working...any how, im not trying to offend you but help you, sometimes comments like these wake you up from your fantasy and the little world we get caught in sometimes.

Final advice, listen to Gkay or midadmiral (if he post) they get best answer most of the time, and these are the best people Toms Hardware have to help you, not everyone posted after seeing Gkay, we mostly know they can handle this by themselves, so its no need for anyone else to post anything.

 

[nj777]

Nice reply SNAKEJ, if you say so I will consider Gkay09's advice.
Thanks guys.

 

[gkay09]

^ Here no one is forcing you to take these suggestions...Read more reviews about the components that I have linked and then come to a conclusion...It will clear most of the doubt about those parts too...
Good Luck...