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[bleepbloop]

All right, first build, only thing i'm waiting for is Ivy Bridge's i5 3570k tomorrow.


Approximate Purchase Date: This week.

Budget Range: $~2000

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, internet browsing, movies/music

Parts Not Required: Keyboard, mouse, monitor

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg/Tigerdirect/Amazon

Country: America

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: 1080p

CASE: NZXT Phantom PHAN-001RD Red White Finish w/Red Trim Steel / Plastic Enthusiast ATX Full Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146074

CPU: Ivy Bridge i5 3570k

GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX680 SuperClocked 2048MB GDDR5, DVI, DVI-D, HDMI, DisplayPort, 4-way SLI Ready Graphics Card Graphics Cards 02G-P4-2682-KR
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperClocked-DisplayPort-Graphics-02G-P4-2682-KR/dp/B007KC1R9E/ref=wl_it_dp_v_S_T1?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3AG2SX64CVPER&colid=2NH0QBCC3T432

MOTHERBOARD: ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131818

RAM: Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2000 (PC3 16000) Desktop Memory Model 996991
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226188

SSD(Boot Drive): SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC128N/AM 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) Notebook Upgrade Kit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147137
With: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817997013
Not sure if there'd be an upgrade for that SSD that wouldn't require an enclosure.

HDD:Seagate Barracuda 7200 1 TB 7200RPM SATA 6 Gb/s NCQ 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive ST1000DM003
http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST1000DM003/dp/B005T3GRNW/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1GY7I1MZG455K&colid=2NH0QBCC3T432

PSU: Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold (SPG) 800 Watts Modular Power Supply
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Silent-Modular-Supply/dp/B003O8J12S/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS?ie=UTF8&coliid=ITHARSJ80KII7&colid=2NH0QBCC3T432

OPTICAL: Samsung SH-B123L/RSBP Internal DVD-Writer
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SH-B123L-RSBP-Internal-DVD-Writer/dp/B0044683HI/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS?ie=UTF8&coliid=IDSTIX3YHIP7K&colid=2NH0QBCC3T432

Additional Comments: Unsure what type of HSFs to get. Also, using an HDTV as monitor
Nothing is set in stone of course and all feedback is welcomed. Cost isn't an issue but, of course, value is.


http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=16926371

http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2NH0QBCC3T432/ref=cm_wl_act_vv?_encoding=UTF8&visitor-view=1&reveal=

 

[azeem40]

Sound cards haven't been needed since 2002.

 

[Why_Me]

The newegg wishlist is empty.

 

[bleepbloop]

Good to hear, I'll remove that from the additional comments then

 

[azeem40]

The newegg wishlist is empty.

You can make it public by copying the last numbers, opening another public wishlist, and pasting those last numbers over the original last numbers.

 

[bleepbloop]

Ah cool, I was trying to figure out earlier but couldn't so i just removed the wishlists and typed the links manually. Would it be easier for everyone to see the parts if they were back up?

 

[azeem40]

Just do what I said.

 

[bleepbloop]

There. Any feedback, then?

 

[azeem40]

I posted what I though in my first post. The rest looks good to me! I actually looked at your wishlist by making it public for me.

 

[Why_Me]

There. Any feedback, then?

You chose "No" on the form in regards to "SLI/Crossfire" yet you have a $275 board up there meant for dual cards and a the same with the psu. So if no plans on dual cards in the future then look at this board down below.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157296 $119.99
ASRock Z77 Pro4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=Z77%20Pro4 <------ another look at that board

With this psu...

http://www.amazon.com/XFX-ATX-550-Power-Supply/dp/B004RJ8EKI/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1335673795&sr=1-5 $74.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
XFX ATX 550 Power Supply - P1550SXXB9

For a dual card set up...a second card in the future then look at this down below.

This psu is manufactured by Seasonic as are all XFX psu's and the mid and upper tier Corsair psu's. It's semi modular, and Silver rated for efficiency. It's a steal at this price.

http://www.amazon.com/XFX-ATX-850-Power-Supply/dp/B0050751YS/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1335673795&sr=1-1 $122.75 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
XFX ATX 850 Power Supply - P1850SNLB9

Here's some decent boards to check out that run dual cards yet don't break the bank.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131837 $144.99 FREE SHIPPING
ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293 $134.99
ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=Z77%20Extreme4 <----- another look at that board

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157295 $169.99
ASRock Z77 Extreme6 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=Z77%20Extreme6 <------ another look at that board

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128544 $159.99
GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

 

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