Judge my fit.

[Draco_Rosso]

Hello,
I'm the market for new computer re-build. I already have the tower, monitor, cd player, OS and input devices. My budget is 500 to 700. This based on new egg prices.

Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EARS 1TB 5400 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare $109.99

ASUS P8Z68-V LE LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS $132.99

SAPPHIRE 100315L Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity $149.99

CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 V2 600W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
$69.99

Intel Core i5-2400 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz (3.4GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 BX80623I52400 $189.99

CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 49.99

I'm looking for input if this is the best I could do for the money. I'm open to any suggestions. I'm looking for the most bang for my back. I'm not willing to spend more but shifting around is welcomed. : )

 

[sosofm]

I think is better this :
MOBO : ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271
CPU : Intel Core i5-2500K
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
GPU : SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948
PSU : OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W Modular High Performance
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017
RAM : Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220570
TOTAL : $624.96 and with mail in rebates 584.96$
If you want you can keep that Corsair ram if is in your budget.
Sorry i forgot the HDD.

 

[Draco_Rosso]

How is your mother different to the one I choose? I already have a 300GB hard drive, but it’s about four years old, not sure how much longer it can hold out. I could make due with a smaller hardrive to fit the budget.

 

[geekapproved]

The board you chose doesn't allow crossfire/sli, the board he chose does, and it's cheaper. It's also pci-e 3.0 ready, japanese gold caps, and 8+4 vrm.

You don't want a 5400rpm hd, you want a 7200rpm drive. I feel for you, the hd prices are outrageous, I bought a 1TB 7200rpm drive for $59 a few months ago, glad I didn't wait.

 

[Draco_Rosso]

Why do I want a 7200rpm HD? What's a good sub $100 7200rpm that has more then 300GB storage?

 

[geekapproved]

Umm...because 7200rpm is faster than 5400rpm........that's why.

I'm not going to specifically find you a drive, I was giving you a good recommendation, take it or leave it. Gaming machine and 5400rpm hd do not go together. Just like Cadillac CTS-V and infant car seat do not go together.

 

[maxinexus]

Get 120GB SSD for now and later get more storage when HDD prices fall down. I remember times when you could get 2TB drive for 89.99

 

[Draco_Rosso]

Umm...because 7200rpm is faster than 5400rpm........that's why.

I'm not going to specifically find you a drive, I was giving you a good recommendation, take it or leave it. Gaming machine and 5400rpm hd do not go together. Just like Cadillac CTS-V and infant car seat do not go together.

okay. I usually ignore 7200prm drives. I didn't think the difference in speed was was enough to justify the price. I think I'll just hold onto my current hard drives and wait for prices to drop again.

 

[geekapproved]

It does.

Sounds like a good idea.

 

[Draco_Rosso]

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