$1600 rig + monitor + doodads

[powasky]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Whenever this gets figured out.

BUDGET RANGE: 1600ish. I could throw like two or three hundred more on there if needed.

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, especially FPS.

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: I need everything. I'm coming back into the world of building after an extended hiatus and I want to start with completely new stuff. I need a mouse, keyboard, monitor, and tower.

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA

PARTS PREFERENCES: Full aluminum mid-tower case with no openings on the top, 24" screen.

OVERCLOCKING: Yes

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: If needed.

MONITOR RESOLUTION: The bigger the better.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I don't like bright lights. I don't need any extra keys for macros or anything on the keyboard...same goes for the mouse. Generally, the simpler it is and the better built it is, the more I like it.


I appreciate y'alls help.

 

[cmcghee358]

Question: Why no openings on top? Generally having exhaust fans on top increases thermal disipation of a computer case.

I know some people place their towers low and worry about things falling into it.

 

[cmcghee358]

Sorry for the cut and paste, photobucket is freezing my IE and a web filter stops me from going to other photo sites.



LIAN LI PC-8N Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
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$119.99
$99.99


SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
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$54.99


Acer X233HZBD Black 23.6" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor
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GIGABYTE GA-890FXA-UD5 AM3 AMD 890FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
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HIS H587FN1GD Radeon HD 5870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
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CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ...
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G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM
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$119.99
$109.99


AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ955FBGMBOX
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$159.99


Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
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$99.99


GIGABYTE GM-M7700 Noble Black 3+3 Buttons 4 Directional Scrolling 2.4GHz Wireless Laser Mouse for Notebook
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GIGABYTE GK-K6800 Glossy Black USB Wired Standard Professional Multimedia Keyboard
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-$10.00 Combo
$56.98
$33.98
Subtotal: $1,438.8

 

[cmcghee358]

That leaves $122 for a CPU cooler and shipping. I excluded a CPU cooler because alot of people have favorites. So I leave that to your discretion. I think that computer case fits your needs/wants as well.

 

[anonymousdude]

The only thing I would change is the mouse because you don't want the batteries dying on a wireless mouse in the middle of a game.

 

[cmcghee358]

Also I didn't rummage around for combos on that stuff so I'm sure you can knock off another 50 bucks

 

[powasky]

I prefer a case with no openings on top because I'm going to be living in the fraternity house next year and openings on the top of the monitor just invite beer to spill into them.

 

[cmcghee358]

Yeah I figured, you got any questions on my proposed build?

 

[powasky]

Are AMD processors sketchy? I built my last rig (in like '03) with an AMD, but it seems like everyone likes Intels now.

 

[cmcghee358]

For gaming and general use, AMD has the best performance/cost ratio. And they are reliable.

 

[Trueno07]

With that Budget you could go for Intel, maybe a I7-750 if you prefer intel. But, there's nothing wrong with an AMD build.

Read a few reviews, make your own decision though. It's your computer, get what you want