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First Build (i5, GTX 460)

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Hello, I'm planning to purchase a new computer soon and have gathered these parts. I'm not a total noob, but I just want to make sure everything is a-okay and if there's anything I can fix.
I tried to keep everything around/under ~1k. Also, I'll mainly be using this computer for Starcraft 2, WoW, and then just school work. I also want it to be i5 powered. If there's anything I can change to make it cheaper, that would be great.

 

CPU: i5 750

 

Mobo: Gigabyte GA-P55

 

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600

 

GPU: EVGA Nvidia GTX 460

Power Supply: Corsair 750W

 

HD: WD 1TB 7200 RPM HDD

 

OS: Windows 7 Home Premium

 

DVD/CD Burner: ASUS

 

Case: Xclio windtunnel

 

Approx. Total = $1,100

 

For the case, I just chose some random good looking case. It's probably overkill, so if there's anything cheaper with good quality, I'm up for it.

 

Thanks


Message edited by JP702 on 07-14-2010 at 08:04:22 AM
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^ Why do you need a 750W PSU ?? Planning for SLI ?? SLI is not supported by the board you have chosen...

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Have you checked for combos???

Here is a config...
i5 + Gigabyte P55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.430493

Corsair 4GB + NZXT M59
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.432119

Samsung F3 1TB - A very good alternative for the WD Black...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.425802

OCZ 600W + ASUS DVD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.435094

Total - ~$669 Not including the graphics card... IMO get a better card if you will be sticking wiht 1 card...maybe the HD 5850 ??
Note: With the above build you cannot go Crossfire/ SLI as they either dont support or the 2nd PCIe slot runs crippled @ x4...

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Sounds much better gkay, and yeah I have no idea when it comes to today's graphics cards/ what's the best etc. And I don't plan on doing SLI/Crossfire, I just thought those were optional and you don't have to use them. Can you suggest exactly what GPU I should get?


Message edited by JP702 on 07-14-2010 at 09:29:56 AM
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^ What resolution will you be gaming at ??

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I'll most likely be playing on a 22"-24" screen, and sometimes my 32" HDTV.

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Thanks. :) Money saved and problem solved.

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^ Good Luck with your build...

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You probably don't need an i5 if you're playing Wow and doing schoolwork... an i3 or even an intel quad core would be good enough

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^ Well that is true, but for gaming and general tasks and also if the OP wants to reduce the overall cost, then the Athlon II X3 offers better value IMO...

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