1st build, I found some deals i7 rig, gtx 460 = $688

[lahidden]

Hello,

Last time I got a computer was 3 years ago I ordered a bare bones $300 from powerpc.com and then found my own deals on GPU, RAM and put it together myself. It was very rewarding this time I want to do the fully monty on a budget.

I am lucky to live next to a microcenter in Maryland, so I get a deal on processors.

I have a monitor that I am happy with though for work I may add a second monitor to help out.

I can purchase at anytime, in full.

No real over clocking, I know this is sacrilegious (for a tech-geek) but if I do over clock it will be minimal and nothing worth really noting. I am currently over clocking my PC but its for a marginal increase.


Since I have never built a computer from parts, my main concern is making sure best product for the money and compatibly

And thank you in advance, I love this community even though I dont really post I do reference tomshardware for quite some time now.

My initial thoughts are is questioning is the MOBO and the PSU, the mobo I dont know how to pick one really and PSU ive noticed its not '80 certified' since im not over clocking thats okay.

MOBO:
$120 (Must buy by DEC 1st for 40 dollar rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188054

MEMORY:
$90 if bought in package with mobo -$30, (already included in 90)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220464

Video card: Havnt decided...trying to pick right one.

GTX 460- $180: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125333
ATI 5770- $145: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873
ATI 5750- $96: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102859&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL111810&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL111810-_-EMC-111810-Index-_-DesktopGraphicsVideoCards-_-14102859-L08A

CPU:
Core i7 2.8ghz $199 (MICRO CENTER)-
http://www.microcenter.com/shopping_bag/shopping_bag.phtml?addsku=935320

Power Supply Unit:
700Watt,$30 with code (EMCZZZW27), ends 11/30 and MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148040&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL111810&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL111810-_-EMC-111810-Index-_-PowerSupplies-_-17148040-L02B

CASE:
Really any case at micro center to avoid Shipping handling- looks dont matter either just ventilated, budget ~$50 for it.

OPTICAL DRIVE:
$19 standard- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118040&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL111810&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL111810-_-EMC-111810-Index-_-CDDVDBurners-_-27118040-L0E

HARD DRIVE:
Samsung F3 500GB http://www.microcenter.com/single_ [...] id=0340804

$688

also all I really do is game and work of course
The only thing I am really questioning is the MOBO and the PSU

 

[gkay09]

Some sugggestions -
ASUS P7P55D-E LX LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 + ASUS GTX 460 1GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.548779

RAM -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220431

CASE -
Antec 300
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0283272
Or Antec 200
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0334132

Samsung F3 500GB
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0340804

PSU - 80+ is more to do with overall power consumption of the PSU...And it is one of the important component of the PC, so dont skimp on that
Get this one
Corsair 550VX - Can handle any single chip graphic card out there...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004

Total - ~697 After rebates...

 

[lahidden]

Why that mobo and GPU? And isnt the ram then downgraded? I like the PSU though

 

[gkay09]

^ No high overclocking, then that RAM and Mobo would be of very little use...

GPU - It is as good and is cheaper,...

 

[wortwortwort]

DON'T GET THAT PSU.

You are much better of spending the extra $30 on a PSU that will not fail, taking the rest of your computer with it. The 550VX would be perfect for your needs.

If you are considering ever needing Crossfire or SLI, get the ASUS motherboard and the Corsair 650TX PSU. If not, the 550VX and the GA-P55-UD3[/rul] should be enough.