My First Build.

[uhtred]

Approximate Purchase Date: 1 week


Budget Range: $900


System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Internet, Films.

Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, OS, Monitor.


Preferred Website for Parts: newegg.com


Country of Origin: U.S.A.


Parts Preferences: by brand or type AMD CPU, ATI GPU.


Overclocking: Maybe


SLI or Crossfire: No.


Monitor Resolution:1920x1080. It's a 32 inch HDTV.

Not sure what PSU to buy, This is where I am stuck, frankly. I thought of the XFX Black Edition 750w, but it's out of stock at the moment. No telling when it'll be restocked.
I think that the HAF 922 will accomodate the 6970?
Parts List:

COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197&cm_re=haf_922-_-11-119-197-_-Product

Western Digital Caviar Green WD15EARS 1.5TB 64MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Average Rating
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136513&cm_re=hdd_1.5_tb-_-22-136-513-_-Product

ASUS M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 AM3 AMD 880G HDMI USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131668


SAPPHIRE 100311SR Radeon HD 6970 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102915

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-4GBNQ
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231190

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ965FBGMBOX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

LG WH10LS30 10X Blu-ray Burner - LightScribe Support - Bulk - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136181

 

[T_T]

This PSU should do nicely:

OCZ modular 500 W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341016

 

[mdd1963]

The 6870 is nicely priced at $200, and the 6950 is about $260....; the 6870 seems reasonably priced, IMO...

http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2011-gaming-graphics-charts/Aliens-vs.-Predator-Gamer,2667.html

 

[mlcaouette]

Hey just thought I would share with you that the higher end asus boards are supposed to be AM3+ capable, little more expensive though. Here is a link to their press release:

http://event.asus.com/2011/mb/AM3_PLUS_Ready/

The phenom 955 might be just as good for you since it has the unlocked multiplier just like the 965

The g-skill 1600mhz ram is just a few dollars more

you could buy two HD 5850's at 139 each for the price of that 6970 you would need a different M/B though

 

[genghiskron]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016

i know, i know, its ugly. beauty is on the inside.

also, *cough* sandy bridge *cough*
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-cpu-core-i3-2100-phenom-ii-x6-1075t,2859-10.html

 

[Reki]

A couple other motherboards to consider if you're looking for AM3+ ones these all come with the AM3+ black socket on them. So they should run AM3+ fine when it comes out.

Here's an Asrock one that is comparable to the Asus you listed and it's a bit cheaper too (Edit nevermind this one is out of stock):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157243

Two more from Asrock that are more premium models:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157244

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157248

Here's a one from Gigabyte
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128490

 

[uhtred]

Thanks for the input! I've made some adjustments to my build. But if anyone has anything else to offer, please do so!

500-550W, will that really be enough? I figured I would've at least needed 650W!

 

[T_T]

Keep in mind that the output (watts) isn't as important as the load (amps). What you want to be sure of when selecting your PSU is that the +12V rails will be able to handle the load of your GPU + mobo with all attached devices. However, if you wish to use a PSU calculator, newegg.com has one; and since they're not a PSU manufacturer, there is no bias.

 

[uhtred]

Ah, okay. That makes more sense. Thank you for explaining that to me, T_T.
Alright, I do believe that my build is good and ready to go, thanks again everyone!

 

[uhtred]

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