I have already purchased my components , two items are already here , and I am awaiting the arrival of the rest my system.
That being said I would still like honest comments as to how well the community feels I did in selecting my system components. This is after all my first build. I relied on the opinions and advice of my co-workers who have already built their own computers.
I was shooting for a mid range gaming system in both price and performance.
I have everything except speakers keyboard and mouse, and my total out of pocket expense so far is $1238.00.
Approximate Purchase Date: Covered that in my intro, and thread title.
Budget Range: Money is already spent, so any mistakes I have made or research I have failed to do, I will simply have to deal with.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming is my #1 mission for this computer build.
Parts Not Required: (e.g.: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS) **Include Power Supply Make & Model If Re-using**
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I purchased everything except for my memory and proccessor cooler from Amazon. (Super saver shipping) The memory and cooler I got from NewEgg.
Country: I am ill informed as the country of assembly, and now I fear that this might become my first and possibly most severe oversight.
Parts Preferences: I prefer Intel , Invidia, and I already have my new monitor. Samsung Sync Master SA300.
Overclocking: yes. this was one of the major factors in my descision making proccess when I purchased the Mother Board.
SLI or Crossfire: Not yet, but I will have that option
Monitor Resolution: 1920X1080
Additional Comments: Since I have already purchased my system I was hoping to use this as sort of a way to introduce myself to the community.
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Enforcer-Interior-SGC-1000-KWN1/dp/B004WK3KKQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330361513&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Computer-Power-Supply-HCG-750/dp/B0046L1PC6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330361626&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premium-64bit-System-Builder/dp/B004Q0PT3I/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1330361668&sr=1-1-catcorr
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-BX80623I52500K-Core-i5-2500K-Processor/dp/B004EBUXHQ/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1330361728&sr=1-1-catcorr
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-LGA-1155-Motherboards-P8Z68-V/dp/B005UDITPK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330361800&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Caviar-Internal-Desktop/dp/B0036Q7MV0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330361847&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-AD-7280S-0B-Internal-Drive-Black/dp/B0057FRTPW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330361884&sr=1-1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185173
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231460
http://www.amazon.com/Arctic-Silver-Polysynthetic-Thermal-Compound/dp/B0002VFXFE/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330362112&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-S23A300B-23-Inch-Class-Monitor/dp/B004QNHNPW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330362164&sr=8-1
I got the monitor at a really great price from a retailer due to what I am going to call a product misplacement. The tag on the shelf below the monitor had it listed as being a monitor of lesser value. When I started asking questions about the monitor the individual helping me (who happened to be an assistant manager) looked up the information on the product. She came back and admitted the mistake. She told me that I could have the monitor at the advertised price if I bought it right then. Sweet!!
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=palit+geforce+gtx+570+sonic+platinum&gs_sm=1&gs_upl=2938l2938l0l6047l1l1l0l0l0l0l125l125l0.1l1l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1112&bih=923&wrapid=tlif133036259046410&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=9165796464033234863&sa=X&ei=5LhLT57VKIS2twfYqZDxAg&ved=0CD8Q8wIwAg#
This I feel was my best deal. I got it from a friend who wanted to upgrade his video card. I won't say how little I paid for this monster, but I got it for about a third of the cost that I was going to spend on another new card, and in comparison the GTX 570 is still the stronger graphics card.
I do have some concerns involving the set up of my new system. As I said before this is my first build. I am currently researching how to partition my hard drive, and set it up so that I am able to access it's full speed capabilities (6Mbs instead of 3Mbs). So any suggestions as to the best way to ensure proper set up and boot sequence would be most appreciated.
Thanks, and have a great day
Michael.
That being said I would still like honest comments as to how well the community feels I did in selecting my system components. This is after all my first build. I relied on the opinions and advice of my co-workers who have already built their own computers.
I was shooting for a mid range gaming system in both price and performance.
I have everything except speakers keyboard and mouse, and my total out of pocket expense so far is $1238.00.
Approximate Purchase Date: Covered that in my intro, and thread title.
Budget Range: Money is already spent, so any mistakes I have made or research I have failed to do, I will simply have to deal with.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming is my #1 mission for this computer build.
Parts Not Required: (e.g.: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS) **Include Power Supply Make & Model If Re-using**
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I purchased everything except for my memory and proccessor cooler from Amazon. (Super saver shipping) The memory and cooler I got from NewEgg.
Country: I am ill informed as the country of assembly, and now I fear that this might become my first and possibly most severe oversight.
Parts Preferences: I prefer Intel , Invidia, and I already have my new monitor. Samsung Sync Master SA300.
Overclocking: yes. this was one of the major factors in my descision making proccess when I purchased the Mother Board.
SLI or Crossfire: Not yet, but I will have that option
Monitor Resolution: 1920X1080
Additional Comments: Since I have already purchased my system I was hoping to use this as sort of a way to introduce myself to the community.
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Enforcer-Interior-SGC-1000-KWN1/dp/B004WK3KKQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330361513&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Computer-Power-Supply-HCG-750/dp/B0046L1PC6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330361626&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premium-64bit-System-Builder/dp/B004Q0PT3I/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1330361668&sr=1-1-catcorr
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-BX80623I52500K-Core-i5-2500K-Processor/dp/B004EBUXHQ/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1330361728&sr=1-1-catcorr
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-LGA-1155-Motherboards-P8Z68-V/dp/B005UDITPK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330361800&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Caviar-Internal-Desktop/dp/B0036Q7MV0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330361847&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-AD-7280S-0B-Internal-Drive-Black/dp/B0057FRTPW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330361884&sr=1-1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185173
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231460
http://www.amazon.com/Arctic-Silver-Polysynthetic-Thermal-Compound/dp/B0002VFXFE/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330362112&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-S23A300B-23-Inch-Class-Monitor/dp/B004QNHNPW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330362164&sr=8-1
I got the monitor at a really great price from a retailer due to what I am going to call a product misplacement. The tag on the shelf below the monitor had it listed as being a monitor of lesser value. When I started asking questions about the monitor the individual helping me (who happened to be an assistant manager) looked up the information on the product. She came back and admitted the mistake. She told me that I could have the monitor at the advertised price if I bought it right then. Sweet!!
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=palit+geforce+gtx+570+sonic+platinum&gs_sm=1&gs_upl=2938l2938l0l6047l1l1l0l0l0l0l125l125l0.1l1l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1112&bih=923&wrapid=tlif133036259046410&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=9165796464033234863&sa=X&ei=5LhLT57VKIS2twfYqZDxAg&ved=0CD8Q8wIwAg#
This I feel was my best deal. I got it from a friend who wanted to upgrade his video card. I won't say how little I paid for this monster, but I got it for about a third of the cost that I was going to spend on another new card, and in comparison the GTX 570 is still the stronger graphics card.
I do have some concerns involving the set up of my new system. As I said before this is my first build. I am currently researching how to partition my hard drive, and set it up so that I am able to access it's full speed capabilities (6Mbs instead of 3Mbs). So any suggestions as to the best way to ensure proper set up and boot sequence would be most appreciated.
Thanks, and have a great day
Michael.