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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: As soon as I can BUDGET RANGE: $1200 before rebates (maybe lenient $100)

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming (Bad Company 2, possibly future DX11 games), Web Surfing, Programming

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: I need everything. For the OS, I get Windows 7 Professional for $65

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg, Amazon. I have a Fry's and Microcenter near me. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: California, US

PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type No real preference, NVIDIA GPU may be nice, but I know they have a high power draw and run really hot.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe (if recommended) SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe in the future

MONITOR RESOLUTION: Whatever the res of the monitor you recommend to me is.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: No real needs, just know I pay sales tax on Newegg.
 
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For that budget, and needing everything, you're probably looking at an AMD build. I found some benchmarks on the i3 at CPUWorld the other day that did not impress me at all; it was beaten on some tests even by some of the 45W AMD CPUs.
 
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Put something together that you think would be good post it and we'll comment no-one is reacting here because they are to lazy to post an entire build(including me).

So just put something together you could fit in that combo looks kind a good and we'll comment.
 
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Alright.

http://www.frys.com/product/6022838?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

i5 750 + EVGA P55 FTW $300 (I think there is a $50 rebate)

Coolermaster HAF 922

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197&cm_re=haf_922-_-11-119-197-_-Product

$90

EVGA GTX 470

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130550&cm_re=gtx_470-_-14-130-550-_-Product

$350

ASUS PCI-E Wireless Card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320048&cm_re=asus_pcie-_-33-320-048-_-Product

$27

Samsung Spinpoint F3 500GB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181&Tpk=spinpoint%20f3%20500gb

$55

Asus DVDRW

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

$26

Ripjaws 1600 Mhz

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231303&cm_re=ripjaws_1600-_-20-231-303-_-Product

$110

That comes to $958, although I keep thinking I forgot something for the base of the system. That leaves me with a need for a monitor, $65 Windows 7 Professional (educational discount; I think you can get the full version), and a keyboard/mouse.
 
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I could probably push it to $1300 or $1400. If I do, does it help any?

In my past, I've never had a good experience with an ATI board. With NVIDIA, I've had nothing but absolute success.
 
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I myself prefer nvidia too and also own a 470gtx. If you can push the budget that far I'd take what you suggested. (research on the wireless card because most cheap ones are pretty slow). I'd change the case to the thermaltake element G(also own ot and am very content color changing fans may seem stupid but trust me it rocks) with the psu which will handle 2 470's, is very good and modular.

For monitor people take an asus such as this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236053 I'm tired and don't want to look further but one without built in speakers is better as they are cheaper and the speakers suck anyways.

For keyboard and mouse here are a couple of suggestions:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826153055&cm_re=deathadder-_-26-153-055-_-Product + http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823114008&cm_re=lycosa-_-23-114-008-_-Product

OR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826105093&cm_re=sidewinder-_-26-105-093-_-Product + http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109063&cm_re=sidewinder-_-23-109-063-_-Product
 
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Jonnyguru didn't like that PSU with the case, so I dunno on that.

The EVGA P55 FTW is seemingly high rated. It doesn't have USB 3 and SATA 3 but those aren't necessary for me.

Reviews I'm reading are all good for the ASUS card. It would take up my second PCIE slot. I would have enough room for all of it, right?
 
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Yeah evga ussually makes quality boards. The mobo has 3 slots so you can have two 470's and the card.

No you won't have issues with either psu I reccomended.

I would take the thermaltake with the psu since it saves money, has more power, is modular and all review of the case or the psu are good. Can you post a link to where they say its bad?
 
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yes it is. It is actually a very good psu. You'll notice the only real downside they mentioned is the price. But if you take it with the case its much cheaper than any comparable psu. if you read any other review it will tell you the same(be it a little less prejudiced) it's a very good psu at a high price. But in your case its a very good psu at a ridiculously low price.
 
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Psu's ussually come with far too many connectors so I can't really think of anything that could go wrong.

You could still buy an extra fan for your case for better cooling and a better hsf since you said you want to OC but since you're already over budget I think its better to buy that later.

For the rest you're good to go
 
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Bleh, I can't actually stretch my budget that extra $200.

Looks like I'm switching to AMD/ATI. Shouldn't hamper my minor development items, right? I just do for fun programming.

I have no clue where to start. Any suggestions at parts to look at? The 955 is good for gaming, I think.
 
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There are two major things that are critical to a good system, imo.

The MB and case.

Ideally, if you have a good hi quality MB and a case with a slight positive airflow, you're system will run good.

Over power your rig with as much raw power in the PS as you can get. This helps a lot too. That way, your PS is basically kicking back much of the time. :)

I've been building rigs for awhile now and watching many many people spending a lot of money of piles of junk. It's best to buy solid. If you build it, wait until you can build it right.

I'd go i5 760, EVGA classified 200 MB, and corsair 800D case. At least a 1000 watt PS, use modular units for that.

I just built a system running basically the above with a PNY quadro 1800FX budget adobe card. Just that was $500. But I have to say, its solid. Booted right up, went nice and smooth.

You will have a nice rig that will last 3-4 years. :kaola:
 
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