I just started planning out a new computer. I've never build a computer before, but would like to try. My main focus is on reliability and value first and then performance second. Since I am new to this, I do not really plan on overclocking unless it is extremely beneficial and not really risky. I have selected most of the parts (listed below), but I am not extremely set on any part. Any feedback and recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Plan to build mid September 2010
BUDGET RANGE: $1000-1250 after rebates and taxes (can exceed a little)
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: (e.g.: newegg.com, ncix.com -- to show us selection & pricing)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel/Nvidia
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080, 1920x1200
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Parts:
CPU: Intel i7 930
MOBO: Asus px58d-e ~230 from amazon
Wouldn't mind downgrading to a cheaper Mobo with less functionality as long as it is reliable. Can't see myself using the usb 3.0 anytime soon.
Ram: OCZ Gold Tri Channel 6GB PC10666 DDR3 Memory - 1333MHz ~ 110
Is OCZ a quality memory company? Would I be better off buying memory from other companies such as Corsair or Crucial? I was mostly looking for the best deal on memory.
HSF: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus ~30
Wasn't sure on this, but just tried to find a budget cooler that had value.
HDD: Western Digital 640 GB Caviar Black SATA 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive WD6402AAEX ~ 70
PSU & Case: Antec Three Hundred Illusion and Antec EA750 Combo ~ 150
I think the 750W is excessive, but I figured it was a better deal than the 650W.
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card ~230
DVD: Had no idea, any recommendations for budget drives for value?
I also still have to buy the monitor and keyboard and so any recommendations again for budget and value would be appreciated. Thanks!
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Plan to build mid September 2010
BUDGET RANGE: $1000-1250 after rebates and taxes (can exceed a little)
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: (e.g.: newegg.com, ncix.com -- to show us selection & pricing)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel/Nvidia
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080, 1920x1200
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Parts:
CPU: Intel i7 930
MOBO: Asus px58d-e ~230 from amazon
Wouldn't mind downgrading to a cheaper Mobo with less functionality as long as it is reliable. Can't see myself using the usb 3.0 anytime soon.
Ram: OCZ Gold Tri Channel 6GB PC10666 DDR3 Memory - 1333MHz ~ 110
Is OCZ a quality memory company? Would I be better off buying memory from other companies such as Corsair or Crucial? I was mostly looking for the best deal on memory.
HSF: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus ~30
Wasn't sure on this, but just tried to find a budget cooler that had value.
HDD: Western Digital 640 GB Caviar Black SATA 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive WD6402AAEX ~ 70
PSU & Case: Antec Three Hundred Illusion and Antec EA750 Combo ~ 150
I think the 750W is excessive, but I figured it was a better deal than the 650W.
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card ~230
DVD: Had no idea, any recommendations for budget drives for value?
I also still have to buy the monitor and keyboard and so any recommendations again for budget and value would be appreciated. Thanks!
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