Thought on gaming build

[ChowdahMan]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: next 2 weeks

BUDGET RANGE: MAX $800 before rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming mostly, then word/internet

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: mouse, speakers, monitor ( 20 inch - 1680X1050 resolution), operating system

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg

PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel i5 750 and gtx 460,

OVERCLOCKING: no

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: no

MONITOR RESOLUTION: (22 inch - 1680x1050)


I am a first time builder, I don't plan on OC'ing or SLI. I picked out the parts that I found to be the best deals on newegg and decided on the i5-750 and gtx 460 based on reviews. The big things i wanted to be sure on is if everything was compatible (everything fits in case, mobo and cpu good match, etc.)and if my PSU will have enough juice.

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz and ASUS P7P55 LX LGA 1156 - $284.999


CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) and NZXT M59 - $129.98 (w/ $10 MIR)


GIGABYTE GV-N460D5-768I-B GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB and OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ600MXSP 600W ATX12V V2.2 - $239.98 (w/ $20 MIR)


EDIMAX EW-7727In 32bit PCI Wireless Adapter - $24.99


Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAJS 320GB - $47.99


LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM - $17.99


Logitech K120 Black USB Wired Standard Keyboard - $14.99


TOTAL: $769.63 with shipping

 

[danman12]

the HDD isnt the best. try this:
Samsung Spinpoint 500gb=$54 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

also, if you can get a p7p55d mobo, much better but also more expensive(+$25)

 

[lowriderflow]

Nice job... you found some great combo deals! that's a steal!
*AGREED with danman - the spinpoint's perform much better than their pricetag would reflect. It's a worthwhile $10dollars more to scoop up the Samsung... especially since its 180gb more and beter performance

 

[ChowdahMan]

Whats the difference between the mobo's? And thanks for the reply's

 

[mrhoshos96]

here is a build for $845.92 before $40 rebates and it's sli ready

cpu+mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.444798

case+psu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.440193

ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226154

gpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125333

hdd: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

odd: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136180
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or if u want to go realy cheap for the same performance and sli capabilites go for this build for $766.92 before $35 rebates

psu+odd: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.435098

case+hdd: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.431398

cpu+mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.444798

gpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125333&cm_re=gtx_460_1gb-_-14-125-333-_-Product

ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226154

you will use the 2 molex to 6pin adapters to connect the 2nd card (id u buy another one) but that's no big deal good luck.