APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This week
BUDGET RANGE: $650 Before Rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming (Fear 2, Crysis, Dead Space, Bioshock, Dragon Age: Origins and their sequels, WoW), writing, java programming.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: monitor, keyboard, mouse.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg or cheaper
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: so far it looks like AMD still holds the lead in this budget range
OVERCLOCKING: Just a wee bit
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe, tho buying a new graphics card next summer may be easier and more powerful
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x1024. Probably won't upgrade for at least six months.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I have worked out this build:
LG 22x DVD burner $17.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136180
Antec 200 case $49.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129074
Gskill 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10600CL9D-4GBNT $82
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231253
OCz fatalaty 550W PSU + Samsung F3 500 GB $105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.466067
Saphhire Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper) + Athlon 440 Rana $225
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.442724
WIndows 7 + ASRock 870 Mobo $165
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.437524.13-157-195
$644 BR/ $600 AR Amounts rounded off to closest dollar.
Questions and Comments:
1. Newegg has what seems like a good deal on a X4 Deneb 945 + Biostar 870 micro ATX board. Is it it worth it to get the good deal on the quad core now, and be set for quite a while? IS the biostar mobo good?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103809
2. What is the quality like on the ASRock mobo? Seems to have good reviews. ANd it can do x8/x8 crossfire. Or would I be better off with the 5770 and just upgrading in the future? Especially with a 1200x1024 monitor?
3. I guess these questions are really about a build batuchka posted, $637 BR / $607 AR, (but needs Windows 7 so + $90) that has the X4 945 Deneb. (I can't find the link right now, but have the gif saved)
I guess I'm trying to talk myself into or out of the quad core/Gt 400 combo. Seems silly to buy a GTX400 with a 1200x1024 monitor. Even the 5770 is over kill for that resolution. Maybe even drop down to a 4870 and use the savings for the X4? Nah, the major purpose is gaming, so putting money in the GPU seems more important.
I posted a similar question back in June but had real life items hit the budget. Decided to buy full copy of W7 instaed of tyring to scam a student version.
My links don't show as clickable links in preview, not sure why.
Anybody know how to ge tthe newegg combo deals into a wish list? I only see the link to buy them.
BUDGET RANGE: $650 Before Rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming (Fear 2, Crysis, Dead Space, Bioshock, Dragon Age: Origins and their sequels, WoW), writing, java programming.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: monitor, keyboard, mouse.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg or cheaper
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: so far it looks like AMD still holds the lead in this budget range
OVERCLOCKING: Just a wee bit
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe, tho buying a new graphics card next summer may be easier and more powerful
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x1024. Probably won't upgrade for at least six months.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I have worked out this build:
LG 22x DVD burner $17.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136180
Antec 200 case $49.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129074
Gskill 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10600CL9D-4GBNT $82
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231253
OCz fatalaty 550W PSU + Samsung F3 500 GB $105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.466067
Saphhire Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper) + Athlon 440 Rana $225
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.442724
WIndows 7 + ASRock 870 Mobo $165
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.437524.13-157-195
$644 BR/ $600 AR Amounts rounded off to closest dollar.
Questions and Comments:
1. Newegg has what seems like a good deal on a X4 Deneb 945 + Biostar 870 micro ATX board. Is it it worth it to get the good deal on the quad core now, and be set for quite a while? IS the biostar mobo good?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103809
2. What is the quality like on the ASRock mobo? Seems to have good reviews. ANd it can do x8/x8 crossfire. Or would I be better off with the 5770 and just upgrading in the future? Especially with a 1200x1024 monitor?
3. I guess these questions are really about a build batuchka posted, $637 BR / $607 AR, (but needs Windows 7 so + $90) that has the X4 945 Deneb. (I can't find the link right now, but have the gif saved)
I guess I'm trying to talk myself into or out of the quad core/Gt 400 combo. Seems silly to buy a GTX400 with a 1200x1024 monitor. Even the 5770 is over kill for that resolution. Maybe even drop down to a 4870 and use the savings for the X4? Nah, the major purpose is gaming, so putting money in the GPU seems more important.
I posted a similar question back in June but had real life items hit the budget. Decided to buy full copy of W7 instaed of tyring to scam a student version.
My links don't show as clickable links in preview, not sure why.
Anybody know how to ge tthe newegg combo deals into a wish list? I only see the link to buy them.