Building ~$700 computer

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mikegeorge

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This is my first attempt at building a completely from scratch
Hopefully it's better than the stock 3000 h210 lenovo pc I've been using for a while

Case: (edit) ATX mid tower with 2 front fan, 1 top fan, 1 rear fan, all 120mm and 1 USB 3.0 (do not know what usb 3.0 front port mean)
http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-FUTURE-Gaming-Computer-Fans-2x/dp/B004X7MTKA/ref=lh_ni_t

DvD drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B 24x SATA
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0057FRTPW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Hard drive: 500 GB SATA III
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00461G3MS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Motherboard: (edit) ASUS Sabertooth 990FX - AM3+
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00539LU3E/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 965 AM3 3.4Ghz
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SRQ214/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

RAM: 2x4gb ddr3 (If you know of cheaper same one please let me know, doesn't have to be this brand)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CRSM4I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Video card: nvidia 460gtx v2 (already have)
http://www.amazon.com/MSI-N460GTX-M2D1GD5-OC2-GeForce-Graphics/dp/B006SF68PC/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1342425774&sr=1-1&keywords=msi+n460gtx-m2d1gd5+oc2

PSU: Cooler master 550W (already have)
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-RS550-PCARE3-US-eXtreme-ATX12V/dp/B001Q3LWL6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1342425867&sr=1-1&keywords=cooler+master+extreme+power+plus+550w

I already upgraded the base psu and gfx card so it can actually do 3D stuff without being super laggy. Now that I have more to spend, I'm looking to upgrade into ddr3 and quad core. My biggest concern is whether or not everything will work together and be good buddy or some of it won't be nice and have problems. Also wondering if it will be a big gain or not even noticable. I'll be using window 7 pro 64-bit OS. Already have a 1680x1050 monitor. Looking to SLI sometimes in the future. If I'm missing some vital component please let me know.

Currently cost about $400 (since I already have the gfx and psu), if some of it can be replace by much better part for a small extra price that's nice too wiling to go up to $500.

Thank you.
 
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raytseng

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anyone building a new custom computer build should consider SSD as an option. Otherwise, think why are you building a new computer versus waiting a bit to do get more money to do your build.

Also, i question why you would only get 500gb hd, for a small % more you can get much more space.

i like parker's build better. the cpu/mobo you picked looks old (and expensive)
 
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Thanks for suggestion but I like the AMD better just personal preference and the bundle is dual core where as I'm looking to upgrade to quad core.



I've consinder using both a HDD and SSD but the price per gb for SSD is a major factor why I choose not to include one maybe later they have better price I will add, and as for 500gb is plenty for what I'll be using thank you.
 
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I have the graphics card and power supply, will be use mainly for gaming.
 
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Okay well I really would recommend an intel CPU but if you are going the way of AMD thats fine.

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103889
MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135250
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231424
CASE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147108
OPTICAL DRIVE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118031
WINDOWS* http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

Check this out tell me what you think :)
 
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I would get a better motherboard if you can afford it you'll thank yourself in the long run especially when it comes to OC that 965BE here my suggestions MOBO:ASUS Sabertooth 990FX - AM3+ - TUF Series - ATX AMD 990FX DDR3 1800 Motherboards
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Sabertooth-990FX-DDR3-Motherboards/dp/B00539LU3E/ref=sr_1_9?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1342484927&sr=1-9


MOBO:ASUS Crosshair V Formula AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Republic of Gamers Series Motherboard
http://www.amazon.com/Crosshair-Formula-Republic-Gamers-Motherboard/dp/B00539LP34/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1342484927&sr=1-8
If you can't afford either than i would save money until you can but that's just me lol you'll be fine with your current pick it's only a strong suggestion other than that i would worry more about replacing that cooler master PSU yikes just thinking of that thing in my rig scares me no joke cooler master makes allot of top notch products PSU are not one of them though however if it's one of the Enhance models or one of the Silent Pro series those are quite decent the rest are very unreliable . anyway,good luck and most important enjoy!
 
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@Parker88: what's the difference between the Phenom II / Athlon II? and the ram I'm aiming for 1600MHz and the optical drive I was recommended to take at least 24x and the one you posted is 18x, is there a huge difference? thank you.

@bigcyco1: I'll probably switch to the ASUS Sabertooth 990FX - AM3+ knowing it's better. But would you elaborate how it will benefit in the long run. Yes, I'll be getting a [Corsair 750w] whenever I'm ready to SLI, but will it be dangerously so to use this current one or will it hold for a bit? thanks.

edit: looks like 750w is enough if it's from corsair
 
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Parker88

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Well if your going to be doing alot of CD installations or watching movies then get the 24x but I never use my optical drive but it isnt expensive to upgrade to a 24x drive.

The phenom is really just a more enthusiast based CPU directed towards gaming and such.
 
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After few tweaks and changes... this is what I came up with:

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
Mobo: Asus Sabertooth 990FX ATX AM3+ Motherboard
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
GFX: MSI GeForce GTX 460 SE 1GB Video Card ( +1 I already have to SLI)
Case: Rosewill Future ATX Mid Tower Case
PSU: Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
DvD Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer

Went from 400 to 700, just mean I'll need to gather more funds before purchasing or get when they're on good sale, if there's still problems or something not compatible please let me know, thank you.

700 is with SLI, about 450 without but the PSU is in question.
 
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mikegeorge

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Somebody else said better to go with the asus sabertooth in the long run for OC the 965BE thanks for suggestion I'll look around see if I really need it to last that long or a little down will do ok
 
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