Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next few weeks. By Nov 29 the latest
Budget Range: 1100-1300 Before Rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Surfing, Movies
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, OS
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: Intel
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: Not sure
Additional Comments: Seeing as how my old computer is no longer working, I'd prefer to get a new one sooner rather than later. I've never really shopped on cyber monday so I'm not exactly sure whether I will get any significant savings on the parts I have chosen. I do plan to pick a new monitor/keyboard and mouse then as I'm sure I can find those pieces on sale. Also considering picking up an SSD on cyber monday if I can find any good deals. While I don't plan on buying 2 video cards atm, I do plan on upgrading to sli in the future.
Parts I've chosen so far:
295.99 CPU
Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield 3.06GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor BX80601950
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...5211&cm_re=core_i7-950-_-19-115-211-_-Product
~295 Video Card
GTX 470 - Haven't chosen a specific one yet but any suggestions would be appreciated
219.99 Motherboard
Rampage III Gene
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...cm_re=rampage_III_gene-_-13-131-658-_-Product
69.99 Harddrive
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6402AAEX 640GB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...wd_caviar_black_640_gb-_-22-136-544-_-Product
25.99
Lite-On iHAS524 DVD-RW
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106347&Tpk=Lite-On iHAS524 DVD-RW
129.99 PSU
XFX Black Edition P1-750B-CAG9 750W ATX12V v2.2 / ESP12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207003&cm_re=xfx_p1-_-17-207-003-_-Product
Case- Having some trouble deciding on the case, my choices are:
109.99
Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129058
109.99
AZZA Solano 1000 Black/Black Japanese SECC Steel/Metal mesh in front ATX Full Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517004
Memory
Kind of at a loss here. Decided I'd either go with 4g dual memory 2x2Gb or 6g of 3x2GB. Looking to spend no more than 150$ on memory, but my main concern is good quality for a fair price.
Monitor
I dont count the monitor as part of my budget, I plan on using an old one until black friday/cyber monday and look for a deal then.
Cooling
Not sure if it will be necessary, although since I plan to overclock I'd guess it would be. I've read that liquid cooling isn't suggested for first time builders so I'd guess I'd go with air cooling. Any input is welcome.
Some closing thoughts: I'd like to overclock my system but being that this is my first build and I am new to this I dont plan on going overboard. Any suggestions on what I'll be able to reasonably overclock to are welcome. I haven't added extra cooling because I'm not sure if I need it but I'd be glad to look at any suggestions. Also I'd like to make sure that everything is compatible and see if anyone has ideas on what I can improve on. Not sure if I'll find any significant savings on cyber monday on these exact parts or something similar and if it will be worth waiting another month without a computer but regardless I do plan on looking for a monitor,mouse/keyboard which I have not included as part of my budget.
Thanks to everyone in advance for all their help.
Budget Range: 1100-1300 Before Rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Surfing, Movies
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, OS
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: Intel
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: Not sure
Additional Comments: Seeing as how my old computer is no longer working, I'd prefer to get a new one sooner rather than later. I've never really shopped on cyber monday so I'm not exactly sure whether I will get any significant savings on the parts I have chosen. I do plan to pick a new monitor/keyboard and mouse then as I'm sure I can find those pieces on sale. Also considering picking up an SSD on cyber monday if I can find any good deals. While I don't plan on buying 2 video cards atm, I do plan on upgrading to sli in the future.
Parts I've chosen so far:
295.99 CPU
Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield 3.06GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor BX80601950
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...5211&cm_re=core_i7-950-_-19-115-211-_-Product
~295 Video Card
GTX 470 - Haven't chosen a specific one yet but any suggestions would be appreciated
219.99 Motherboard
Rampage III Gene
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...cm_re=rampage_III_gene-_-13-131-658-_-Product
69.99 Harddrive
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6402AAEX 640GB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...wd_caviar_black_640_gb-_-22-136-544-_-Product
25.99
Lite-On iHAS524 DVD-RW
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106347&Tpk=Lite-On iHAS524 DVD-RW
129.99 PSU
XFX Black Edition P1-750B-CAG9 750W ATX12V v2.2 / ESP12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207003&cm_re=xfx_p1-_-17-207-003-_-Product
Case- Having some trouble deciding on the case, my choices are:
109.99
Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129058
109.99
AZZA Solano 1000 Black/Black Japanese SECC Steel/Metal mesh in front ATX Full Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517004
Memory
Kind of at a loss here. Decided I'd either go with 4g dual memory 2x2Gb or 6g of 3x2GB. Looking to spend no more than 150$ on memory, but my main concern is good quality for a fair price.
Monitor
I dont count the monitor as part of my budget, I plan on using an old one until black friday/cyber monday and look for a deal then.
Cooling
Not sure if it will be necessary, although since I plan to overclock I'd guess it would be. I've read that liquid cooling isn't suggested for first time builders so I'd guess I'd go with air cooling. Any input is welcome.
Some closing thoughts: I'd like to overclock my system but being that this is my first build and I am new to this I dont plan on going overboard. Any suggestions on what I'll be able to reasonably overclock to are welcome. I haven't added extra cooling because I'm not sure if I need it but I'd be glad to look at any suggestions. Also I'd like to make sure that everything is compatible and see if anyone has ideas on what I can improve on. Not sure if I'll find any significant savings on cyber monday on these exact parts or something similar and if it will be worth waiting another month without a computer but regardless I do plan on looking for a monitor,mouse/keyboard which I have not included as part of my budget.
Thanks to everyone in advance for all their help.
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