Hello,
Building a computer for a friend. He wants to upgrade his current PC...and he won't upgrade it for another 4-5 years.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Tomorrow.
BUDGET RANGE: Less than $1000 after rebates and tax.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, gaming, gaming. He will only play games like WoW + HoN + future Blizzard games + maybe other games (Definitely not games like Crysis + other first shooters, he plays those on his PS3).
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor/Case/PSU/HDD/Dvd drive/Windows 7
Using following case Thermaltake Tsunami: Thermaltake Tsunami Dream VA3000BWA
Using the following PSU Ultra X-500 Watt: Ultra X-Connect 500W PSU
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: www.canadacomputers.com, www.newegg.ca, www.ncix.com, www.tigerdirect.ca
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel pref. for CPU since I believe he can fit it in his budget.
OVERCLOCKING: No overclocking or SLI/CF. I may convince him to OC, but 85% chance he won't.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: He needs new parts tomorrow. He said after 2-3 weeks, he'll upgrade his monitor or attach another one (Not Eyefinity though).
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CPU: i5-750 $208.99
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws 2x2GB CL7 DD3-1600 $123.50
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD2 LGA 1156 Intel P55 <-- I don't think he needs SATA 6 / USB 3 (he won't be upgrading for long time). $109.99
GPU: Sapphire Vapor-X 5850 <--- Only $20 more than regular 5850. $339.99
TOTAL = $782.47
Potential Changes:
PSU: Corsair 650TX - $109.99
HD: Can't find Samsung F3s in stock! So Seagate 500gb - $59.99
New Total with 2 changes = $952.45 before Taxes/Rebates (Too much after Taxes!)
Maybe this Mobo (I don't see why though): Mobo - Asus P7P55D-E - $194.99
Thanks everyone. I think 5850 is right for his needs...he doesn't play those ultra-intensive games, but it should last him 4 years based on the games he plays.
PS: I tried clicking the paperclip button, and a new popup comes says to put link into Internal link...let's me select from a drop-down menu (lists Albums, downloads, etc.) and then there's a search button + external link box...after clicking submit nothing happens : \)
Building a computer for a friend. He wants to upgrade his current PC...and he won't upgrade it for another 4-5 years.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Tomorrow.
BUDGET RANGE: Less than $1000 after rebates and tax.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, gaming, gaming. He will only play games like WoW + HoN + future Blizzard games + maybe other games (Definitely not games like Crysis + other first shooters, he plays those on his PS3).
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor/Case/PSU/HDD/Dvd drive/Windows 7
Using following case Thermaltake Tsunami: Thermaltake Tsunami Dream VA3000BWA
Using the following PSU Ultra X-500 Watt: Ultra X-Connect 500W PSU
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: www.canadacomputers.com, www.newegg.ca, www.ncix.com, www.tigerdirect.ca
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel pref. for CPU since I believe he can fit it in his budget.
OVERCLOCKING: No overclocking or SLI/CF. I may convince him to OC, but 85% chance he won't.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: He needs new parts tomorrow. He said after 2-3 weeks, he'll upgrade his monitor or attach another one (Not Eyefinity though).
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CPU: i5-750 $208.99
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws 2x2GB CL7 DD3-1600 $123.50
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD2 LGA 1156 Intel P55 <-- I don't think he needs SATA 6 / USB 3 (he won't be upgrading for long time). $109.99
GPU: Sapphire Vapor-X 5850 <--- Only $20 more than regular 5850. $339.99
TOTAL = $782.47
Potential Changes:
PSU: Corsair 650TX - $109.99
HD: Can't find Samsung F3s in stock! So Seagate 500gb - $59.99
New Total with 2 changes = $952.45 before Taxes/Rebates (Too much after Taxes!)
Maybe this Mobo (I don't see why though): Mobo - Asus P7P55D-E - $194.99
Thanks everyone. I think 5850 is right for his needs...he doesn't play those ultra-intensive games, but it should last him 4 years based on the games he plays.
PS: I tried clicking the paperclip button, and a new popup comes says to put link into Internal link...let's me select from a drop-down menu (lists Albums, downloads, etc.) and then there's a search button + external link box...after clicking submit nothing happens : \)