Hi guys,
First, I just wanted to say this is a really great forum. I have enjoyed reading the different threads and I think I am ready to start my first build.
Approximate Purchase Date: next few weeks
Budget Range: $1000-1100 after Rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Photoshop, Gaming (crysis 2, dragon age, Deux ex human rev...etc), HTPC.
Parts Not Required: Monitor (1080p samsung plasma), Speaker, OS, mouse, keyboard, 1tb external HD
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon preferably (I get free shipping), or if you know of someplace cheaper. Newegg tends to be more expensive because they charge tax and shipping (I live in California).
Country of Origin:US
Parts Preferences: no preference
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe down the line
Monitor Resolution:1920x1080
Additional Comments: Well, its my first build, so part compatibility/reliability is a priority (anything that will make my first build easier). I do want to use a SSD as my primary hd, with my external for my larger files, but I am open to anything. Basically, I am not tied to any of these parts, if something looks wrong, or incorrect, please feel free to add any input. I really can use all the help I can get. I really appreciate the help, thanks in advanced!
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VisionTek AMD Radeon HD 6950 2 GB GDDR5 PCI Graphics
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GUTBW8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
ASUS P8P67 PRO
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QF0VD6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Corsair Enthusiast Series 650-Watt
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LB5AZY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Kingston Technology Hyper X 4GB 1600MHz
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Technology-1600MHz-KHX1600C9D3-4G/dp/B004JO3L0Y/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1306954376&sr=1-3
Cooler Master HAF 912
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZM7YTA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Intel Core i5 Processor i5-2500K
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004EBUXHQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Lite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SIMPXM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_10?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Cooler Master Hyper 212
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G1YPH0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Lexar Media Inc Crucial 128 GB m4 SATA
http://www.amazon.com/Lexar-Media-Crucial-2-5-Inch-CT128M4SSD2/dp/B004W2JKZI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306954131&sr=8-1
or
(OCZ OCZSSD2-2AGTE240G Agility 2 Solid State Drive - 240GB
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6371301&sku=O261-6296
Which seems like a good deal, but completely, blows my price rage out of the water. )
Total: $1169
Again, this a little high for my range. I would like this to be closer to $1000, but like others, looking for the best value/performance ratio. Thanks for the help!
First, I just wanted to say this is a really great forum. I have enjoyed reading the different threads and I think I am ready to start my first build.
Approximate Purchase Date: next few weeks
Budget Range: $1000-1100 after Rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Photoshop, Gaming (crysis 2, dragon age, Deux ex human rev...etc), HTPC.
Parts Not Required: Monitor (1080p samsung plasma), Speaker, OS, mouse, keyboard, 1tb external HD
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon preferably (I get free shipping), or if you know of someplace cheaper. Newegg tends to be more expensive because they charge tax and shipping (I live in California).
Country of Origin:US
Parts Preferences: no preference
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe down the line
Monitor Resolution:1920x1080
Additional Comments: Well, its my first build, so part compatibility/reliability is a priority (anything that will make my first build easier). I do want to use a SSD as my primary hd, with my external for my larger files, but I am open to anything. Basically, I am not tied to any of these parts, if something looks wrong, or incorrect, please feel free to add any input. I really can use all the help I can get. I really appreciate the help, thanks in advanced!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VisionTek AMD Radeon HD 6950 2 GB GDDR5 PCI Graphics
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GUTBW8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
ASUS P8P67 PRO
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QF0VD6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Corsair Enthusiast Series 650-Watt
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LB5AZY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Kingston Technology Hyper X 4GB 1600MHz
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Technology-1600MHz-KHX1600C9D3-4G/dp/B004JO3L0Y/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1306954376&sr=1-3
Cooler Master HAF 912
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZM7YTA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Intel Core i5 Processor i5-2500K
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004EBUXHQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Lite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SIMPXM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_10?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Cooler Master Hyper 212
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G1YPH0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Lexar Media Inc Crucial 128 GB m4 SATA
http://www.amazon.com/Lexar-Media-Crucial-2-5-Inch-CT128M4SSD2/dp/B004W2JKZI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306954131&sr=8-1
or
(OCZ OCZSSD2-2AGTE240G Agility 2 Solid State Drive - 240GB
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6371301&sku=O261-6296
Which seems like a good deal, but completely, blows my price rage out of the water. )
Total: $1169
Again, this a little high for my range. I would like this to be closer to $1000, but like others, looking for the best value/performance ratio. Thanks for the help!