Mid-High Gaming/CAD Modelling

[mophat]

Hi guys,


I am trying to build myself a new system, that will hopefully be around for a while and be upgradable.


APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Anytime I finalize what I want

BUDGET RANGE: Less than $1500 CAD before tax ideally, but am flexible

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, CAD Modeling(Solidworks, Inventor), Surfing, Downloads,

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard,mouse, speakers..I would like to use my 1080p Samsung TV as my screen with Mini HDMI-Hdmi port

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: NCIX, but cheaper prices the better

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada

PARTS PREFERENCES: Current Build

http://pc.ncix.com/pcbuilder/pcbuilderpreview.cfm?id=3244957&skus=42499-1-0|42379-1-0|54097-1-0|42744-2-0|37880-1-0|50988-1-0|54624-1-0|45271-1-0|50895-1-0|48984-1-0|47343-1-0|7843-0

Looking at this case to cut a few bucks

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe, down the road

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

I plan to build this at home myself, I will need to get thermal paste, anything else I am missing? I would really appreciate any input, Thanks!

Cheers,

Tyler

 

[soundguruman]

Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Power Supply Shipping $ 8.53
Reason: efficient PCM design cuts power consumption and heat by 33%. $78.99
Note: 500 watt power will run this system, if the supply is rated continuous true power.

Gigabyte 890FX/SATA3&USB3.0/A&2GbE/ATX Motherboard GA-890FXA-UD5
Note: You want a motherboard with video card instead of onboard video, uses less system resources to maintain system speed. 1GB DDR5 video card memory minimum recommended.
Reason: PCIe 16X video support, advanced chipset, reliable manufacturer $179.99 Shipping $ 7.19

LG Electronics 10X Blu-ray SATA Writer Drive with Software WH10LS30K - Bulk (Black)
Reason: Highly rated, reasonable price, higher writing speed. $128.49 Shipping $5.49

Cmple HDMI Cable, 30 feet $ 9.49 Shipping $5.49
Note: Very expensive HDMI cables are a waste of money. You should be able to buy a good long cable for about $10, that’s certified and tested. Limit HDMI cable to 50 feet maximum.

Logitech Internet 350 USB Desktop Keyboard and Mouse $ 22.99 Shipping free

Hauppauge 1183 WinTV HVR-1600 Internal PCI Dual TV Tuner/Video Recorder Media Center Kit $99.24 Shipping $8.68
Reason: Highly rated dual input HDTV, NTSC, FM tuner with S video/audio inputs.
Note: It is recommended to use Windows Media Center instead of the supplied software, just load the drivers from the CD.

Windows 7 PRO 64 Bit System Builder 1pk $139.99 Shipping free
Reason: Media Center included, much better quality resolution video compared to XP, more advanced record playback features. Drivers are from supplied manufacturer CD’s or manufacturer’s websites. This version does not contain many hardware drivers.

Zalman ZM-MC1 Multi-connector PS to Add Fan $ 3.70 Shipping $6.88
Reason: provide 5,7,12 volt breakout connectors to control fan speeds.

2 X G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL - Memory - 4 GB : 2 x 2 GB - DIMM 240-pin - DDR3 - 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 - CL9 - 1.5 V - unbuffered - non-ECC $229.96 Shipping $9.98
Reason: Provide excellent high speed RAM for 64 bit operating system, video, audio, photo, film editing, photoshop, scanning, increased support.

Antec Three Hundred Gaming Case External 3 X 5.25; Internal 6 X 3.5 2*Usb2.0
$ 53.38 Shipping $36.10
Reason: Better case will have plenty of high flow ventilation and spaces for fans. A standard “home theater” computer case will have very limited space and poor ventilation.

Fan 3 Wire to 3 Wire Y Connector $ 2.39 Shipping $4.88
Reason: split circuit for 2 cooling fans.

Phenom II X4 965 Black AM3 3.4Ghz 512KB 45NM 125W $179.99
NZXT CB-3F Sleeved 3-Pin Fan Extension Premium Cable $ 3.99
RADEON HD 5870 1GB DDR5 HDMI Graphics Card HD587XZNFC 379.99 Shipping $6.54
Reason: You will want the best HD graphics card, with HDMI output, for the highest resolution video quality, to interface to your HD wide screen TV. Dual output card allows hooking up computer monitor also.

2 of: Zalman ZM-F3 120mm Quiet Case Fan with Silicone Pins 9.99 shipping free

OEM Western Digital 74GB 10K VelociRaptor WD740HLFS $ 89.99 shipping 8.94
Reason: Fastest available drive for operating system and programs only. Use additional 1 TB drive for video download files and office files.

Computer Parts Totals 1602.57 108.70 SHIPPING PARTS

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