~$1200 Gaming PC

[hodgie404]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: A.S.A.P. BUDGET RANGE: $1000-$1200 Before Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Computer Art/Graphics, Movies, Surfing

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States

PARTS PREFERENCES: the “Good stuff” / No preference

OVERCLOCKING: No SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 2x 1680x1050

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I need a copy of Windows 7 included in the price of the PC. I like to run dual-view style desktop with twin Dell SP2008WFPs, using one monitor as a primary display for game windows, and the second monitor for general browsing, etc. I am concerned about sacrificing performance on the primary display while running dual-view; I’ve heard that Windows splits resources 50/50 regardless of what is being drawn on either display. If that is an unfounded concern, disregard it. Otherwise, I need to explore some options to maximize performance on my gaming display. Please feel free to ask me any other questions.

 

[Niklas_13]

Sony Optiarc DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model AD-7241S-0B LightScribe Support - OEM
Item #: N82E16827118032
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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$24.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118032

COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811119197
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$20.00 Instant
$109.98
$89.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822148395
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• 1 year: $10.99
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$59.99
$54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395

XFX HD-585X-ZAFC Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity
Item #: N82E16814150477
Return Policy: VGA Replacement Only Return Policy
$309.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150477

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 ...
Item #: N82E16817139005
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$30.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$119.99
$89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH
Item #: N82E16820231276
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$114.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231276

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116754
Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy
$99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754


• Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750
Item #: N82E16819115215
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• GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3 LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813128412
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-$7.00 Instant
-$15.00 Combo
$339.98
$317.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.360548
Subtotal: $1,102.90

If you want to xfire go with the corsair 750W PSU and
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131621

 

[143miah]

Hereya go:

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955
Mobo + RAM: ASUS M4A78T-E + G. Skill 2x2GB CAS 7
GPU: XFX 5850
PSU: Corsair 750TX
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F3 500GB
ODD: Sony CD/DVD Burner
Case: HAF 922
OS: Windows 7 OEM

Total comes to $1,094.51 w/ shipping. After MIR it's $1,059.51.

With the extra room you could either up that 5850 to a 5870 for $100 more or even get an SSD for a boot drive... If you wanted to.

 

[hodgie404]

Thanks so far for the help, guys! I've had some others take a look at both suggestions and the comment that kept coming up involved niklas_13's build; We need to decide between ATI/AMD or nVidia/Intel.

I was hoping to get some feedback from you guys. Is it a big enough issue to raise concerns? Or just superstition? If you were to change niklas_13's build in favor of ATI/AMD or nVidia/Intel, what parts would you replace?

Thanks again!

 

[143miah]

Thanks so far for the help, guys! I've had some others take a look at both suggestions and the comment that kept coming up involved niklas_13's build; We need to decide between ATI/AMD or nVidia/Intel.

I was hoping to get some feedback from you guys. Is it a big enough issue to raise concerns? Or just superstition? If you were to change niklas_13's build in favor of ATI/AMD or nVidia/Intel, what parts would you replace?

Thanks again!

There's two different builds already there. One being an Intel i5 build and the other being an AMD Phenom build.

 

[Niklas_13]

Thanks so far for the help, guys! I've had some others take a look at both suggestions and the comment that kept coming up involved niklas_13's build; We need to decide between ATI/AMD or nVidia/Intel.

I was hoping to get some feedback from you guys. Is it a big enough issue to raise concerns? Or just superstition? If you were to change niklas_13's build in favor of ATI/AMD or nVidia/Intel, what parts would you replace?

Thanks again!

I have a Intel i5 750 CPU and a AMD HD 5850 it works fine IMO the AMD/ATI INTEL/NVIDIA thing is rubbish


Anyways if you want to go ATI/AMD maybe look into

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GIGABYTE GA-890GPA-UD3H AM3 AMD 890GX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard

GIGABYTE GA-890GPA-UD3H AM3 AMD 890GX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813128435
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

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$139.99
$129.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128435
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AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ955FBGMBOX

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ955FBGMBOX
Item #: N82E16819103808
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy

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* 2 year: $36.99



$159.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808
Subtotal: $288.99

The rest can say the same. The 955 will be a good gaming CPU also ( but the i5 750 is a better CPU in whole ) and would be better at your Art/Graphics < stuff.

Anyways it will be a grate build AMD or INTEL

 

[hodgie404]

Best answer selected by hodgie404.

 

[hodgie404]

I went ahead with your initial build, niklas_13. Thanks for the help!