The final build check (gaming)

[elliotth]

Here is the final build. It will run first-person shooters and play movies and last me a few years with sporadic upgrades.

HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395

Monitor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236052

Wireless adapter
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833340013

PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016

Keyboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823107120

Case/Optical Drive (If there is a quieter, more subtle case, I'd like that.)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.378123

Motherboard and CPU (should I go phenom II 555? maybe...?)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.381895

RAM/GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.361528

All of that, on my doorstep, for: $848.87

I will not be crossfiring. I do not run any games that would require that much strain on my graphics components.

If you can do better I'd love to know

 

[143miah]

You could swap out that monitor for a 21.5" ASUS monitor with the same features for 30 dollars less.

Then with the money saved you could swap out that RAM for one with a lower CAS latency.

Here's a combo ASUS 5770 + G. Skill Ripjaws 2x2gb CAS 7

Other than that, I think it looks good.

 

[tecmo34]

Solild build... The only thing I would recommend is going with a little better RAM and get this combo instead... http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.361571


Edit... 143Miah beat me too it

 

[elliotth]

I don't want to bump down monitor size because I have heard 23.6" is the right size for two full size windows. Which will be nice for research and writing. But I will look into the RAM.

 

[elliotth]

After further research-
How much does CAS latency effect performance?

That Asus card has received poor reviews for being noisy. I think I would prefer xfx/sapphire.

Is there another reputable RAM manufacturer I could find better combo/prices on?

 

[tecmo34]

CAS latency is how fast the RAM processes data, so iit is important. With that being said, outside of benchmarks, you'll see no really performance difference between a Cas7 or Cas9.

I agree with on the XFX / Sapphire selection but there was not good combos on them to keep you within your budget.

G.SKILL is an outstanding manufacturer of memory, so don't need to worry about them.

 

[elliotth]

Alright, thank you. I will probably stick with Cas9 because of the good deal. I am not building a super computer just one that can game better than this dell latitude d810

 

[elliotth]

Before I spend 850$ on my first build, could someone reassure me that this is a good investment?

Will this computer be able to run fraps while playing combat arms and call of duty?

 

[143miah]

Before I spend 850$ on my first build, could someone reassure me that this is a good investment?

Will this computer be able to run fraps while playing combat arms and call of duty?

Here's some benches with the 5770. Although the test system might be a lot better than the setup you're looking at, it shouldn't matter TOO much as the GPU is what you should rely on when it comes to gaming.

5770 Benchmarks

 

[209chromatic]

gl man.
Ill be building something like that but in the upper $600 area.
BTW Dont forget to get your OS.

 

[elliotth]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068

Maybe this case?

I'll be running 32 bit windows until I stumble across Windows 7

 

[143miah]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068

Maybe this case?

I'll be running 32 bit windows until I stumble across Windows 7

Good pick. Everything should be able to fit in there.

 

[tecmo34]

The CM RC-690 is a much better case but if you are looking to cut cost, the Centurion is an alternative.

 

[elliotth]

I was just wondering because the centurion looks less hardcore haha. Shooting for subtle/quiet.

 

[elliotth]

Ok, so I have just placed an order with newegg for all of the parts I listed...

Someone congratulate me?

Where should I post for help on the physical building process?

 

[tecmo34]

Congrats on your purchase

If you need build either post here or start a new thread. I recommend reading through my step-by-step guide in my sig, read your MOBO manual & shortstuff_mt's sticky and you should have no issues with your build.

 

[elliotth]

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