Hi, all. I would like help and suggestions on this build using the information provided I will post the components and if you guys see where I can save on one part and improve on another PLEASE let me know.
Just a note, I'm not quite comfortable with liquid cooling so I have chosen fans to include in the build. I willl also post some of the info about the use of the computer. I like games but I will probably not be playing stuff like WoW or Crysis. More like The Sims 3 in very high detail Thanks guys!
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Within 2 weeks
BUDGET RANGE: 2000-2200 Before Rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: The Sims 3 + all expansions in high detail with no lag. Multimedia (Movies, music, photo editing, pictures, some video editing and burning) and grad school work. I will also be streaming some television shows.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard & mouse
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com (will consider amazon.com if prices are better)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel CPU, ATI video card, LCD monitor
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 or 1920x1200
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Is there an option for noise reduction padding? Is that a good idea?? If I could get red neon lighting it would make me happy
Is a second hard drive a good idea?
- What games will you be playing and what applications will you be using? The Sims 3. I would like to play The Sims 3 at the highest setting so that all detail is shown and with minimum to NO lag. I would also like the computer to be able to handle all of the Sims 3 expansions and not begin to lag. I will be using some programs like PSP X2 and Roxio Creator 2010 and other similar programs. If burn time can be sped up that would be great.
- Are you looking at adding more RAM in the future? I can if it comes with at least 4-6 gigs now.
- Will you ever be upgrading the CPU? I don't want to, I need the best I can get now that will last for 3 to 4 yrs.
Ok, here is the build. On IBP it was aroud 2000, components in newegg were 1700 before shipping. I made notes (questions) in bold.
Case: COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197
Internal USB Expansion System + Bluetooth Module (I didn't add this in newegg, but I would like bluetooth) suggestions??
Processor: Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80601930
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115225
Processor Cooling: XIGMATEK Intel Core i7 compatible Dark Knight-S1283V REV.W with ACK-I5361 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029
Memory: 6 GB [2 GB X3] DDR3-1600 - A-DATA Gaming Series
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211451
Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 5870 - 1GB - Single Card (XFX from newegg, is that a good brand? and I may consider upgrading to the 5870, 2GB, is there a big difference?)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150476
Motherboard:ASUS P6X58D Premium LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131614
Motherboard Add-on: ASUS U3S6 True USB 3.0 & SATA 3.0 PCI-E x4 Expansion card Didn't add this on newegg, is it useful, needed???
Power Supply: CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009
Primary Hard Drive: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive (Could use help with this, not sold on SSD, I can survive te 2.5 seconds of wait time. Is this a good one?)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
Optical Drive: LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model GH22LP20 LightScribe Support - OEM feel free to suggest a better option
[url[http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136147[/url]
Koutech IO-RCM621 All-in-one USB 2.0 3.5" USB 2.0 Front Panel Multi-format Card Reader with USB 2.0 Port feel free to suggest a better option on this too
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820162024
Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card I don't really need a sound card as I usually hook up speakers but if I choose to get one is this a good option?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102012
Network Card:Intel EXPI9301CTBLK 10/ 100/ 1000Mbps PCI-Express Network Adapter
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833106033
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754
Monitor: Taking all suggestions, I see ASUS has some good ones, I don't need any more than 24in
I will go to a store for keyboard and mouse, I like to look at them before I buy. Thanks for all of your help!
ETA: I upgraded the post to fit your forum reqs, if you need anything else please let me know! Thanks!
Just a note, I'm not quite comfortable with liquid cooling so I have chosen fans to include in the build. I willl also post some of the info about the use of the computer. I like games but I will probably not be playing stuff like WoW or Crysis. More like The Sims 3 in very high detail Thanks guys!
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Within 2 weeks
BUDGET RANGE: 2000-2200 Before Rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: The Sims 3 + all expansions in high detail with no lag. Multimedia (Movies, music, photo editing, pictures, some video editing and burning) and grad school work. I will also be streaming some television shows.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard & mouse
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com (will consider amazon.com if prices are better)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel CPU, ATI video card, LCD monitor
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 or 1920x1200
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Is there an option for noise reduction padding? Is that a good idea?? If I could get red neon lighting it would make me happy
Is a second hard drive a good idea?- What games will you be playing and what applications will you be using? The Sims 3. I would like to play The Sims 3 at the highest setting so that all detail is shown and with minimum to NO lag. I would also like the computer to be able to handle all of the Sims 3 expansions and not begin to lag. I will be using some programs like PSP X2 and Roxio Creator 2010 and other similar programs. If burn time can be sped up that would be great.
- Are you looking at adding more RAM in the future? I can if it comes with at least 4-6 gigs now.
- Will you ever be upgrading the CPU? I don't want to, I need the best I can get now that will last for 3 to 4 yrs.
Ok, here is the build. On IBP it was aroud 2000, components in newegg were 1700 before shipping. I made notes (questions) in bold.
Case: COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197
Internal USB Expansion System + Bluetooth Module (I didn't add this in newegg, but I would like bluetooth) suggestions??
Processor: Intel Core i7-930 Bloomfield 2.8GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80601930
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115225
Processor Cooling: XIGMATEK Intel Core i7 compatible Dark Knight-S1283V REV.W with ACK-I5361 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029
Memory: 6 GB [2 GB X3] DDR3-1600 - A-DATA Gaming Series
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211451
Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 5870 - 1GB - Single Card (XFX from newegg, is that a good brand? and I may consider upgrading to the 5870, 2GB, is there a big difference?)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150476
Motherboard:ASUS P6X58D Premium LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131614
Motherboard Add-on: ASUS U3S6 True USB 3.0 & SATA 3.0 PCI-E x4 Expansion card Didn't add this on newegg, is it useful, needed???
Power Supply: CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009
Primary Hard Drive: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive (Could use help with this, not sold on SSD, I can survive te 2.5 seconds of wait time. Is this a good one?)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
Optical Drive: LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model GH22LP20 LightScribe Support - OEM feel free to suggest a better option
[url[http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136147[/url]
Koutech IO-RCM621 All-in-one USB 2.0 3.5" USB 2.0 Front Panel Multi-format Card Reader with USB 2.0 Port feel free to suggest a better option on this too
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820162024
Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card I don't really need a sound card as I usually hook up speakers but if I choose to get one is this a good option?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102012
Network Card:Intel EXPI9301CTBLK 10/ 100/ 1000Mbps PCI-Express Network Adapter
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833106033
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754
Monitor: Taking all suggestions, I see ASUS has some good ones, I don't need any more than 24in
I will go to a store for keyboard and mouse, I like to look at them before I buy. Thanks for all of your help!
ETA: I upgraded the post to fit your forum reqs, if you need anything else please let me know! Thanks!
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