Check this computer out please

[rotciveel]

Hello,
Can I get some opinions on this computer build?

Case: Apevia X-Dreamer 3 Mid-Tower Gaming Case w/ Side-Panel Window & Temperature Display (Black Color with Green Ring & Green LED Fan)


CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-655K 3.20 GHz 4M Intel Smart Cache LGA 1156
Venom Boost Fast And Efficient

Cooling Fan: Asetek 510LC Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Enhanced Cooling Performance Extreme Silent at 20dBA)

Motherboard: * [CrossFireX/SLI] EVGA P55 TR Intel P55V Chipset DDR3 Socket 1156 mATX Mainboard w/ 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB2.0, SATA-II RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, & 2 PCIe X1

Memory: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module (Corsair or Major Brand)

Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 1GB 16X PCI Express (* EVGA Powered by NVIDIA)

Power Supply Upgrade: 600 Watts - XtremeGear Power Supply - SLI/CrossFireX Ready

Hard Drive: 500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Hard Drive)

Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD -R/ -RW CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)

Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit Edition)

TOTAL COST: 969$

 

[tecmo34]

I would go with the Intel® Core™ i5-750 over the i5-655K for your purchase. Do you have the option to upgrade to a ATI 5770 instead of the GTS 250, which isn't the best of gaming GPU's.

Also, have you looked at building one yourself versus buying on from CyberPower?

 

[rotciveel]

What is the difference between the two i5's? And yes, I can change to the ATI. I don't know much about GPU, but I thought Nvidia was better for the price?

I haven't really looked at building myself one. I don't know enough about the compatibility of hardware, and I don't trust myself enough to make it correctly.

 

[tecmo34]

Here is a comparison of the two CPU's, as requested ( http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/145?vs=109 ). The Nvidia card maybe better priced a little but the 5770 is the better product for the price!! Worth the upgrade over the GTS 250... IMO

Read through the thread listed in this sticky to get an idea on building a PC. It isn't as difficult as one thinks!!

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/288241-31-read-posting-buyer-guides-troubleshooting

 

[brennon7]

For 1k you could build an excellent pc.

Here is a build for you:

Case: Nzxt gamma $29.99 free shipping no tax
http://www.amazon.com/GAMMA-Classic-Interior-Chassis-Black/dp/B002UDK9U6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1277436851&sr=8-1

CPU: i5 750 $199.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215&cm_re=i5_750-_-19-115-215-_-Product

Motherboard: Gigabyte 1156 motherboard $119
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128425&cm_re=1156_motherboard-_-13-128-425-_-Product

Ram: Corsair 1600 4gb $105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145260&cm_re=4gb_ddr3-_-20-145-260-_-Product

GPU: XFX 5850 $285
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150494&cm_re=5850-_-14-150-494-_-Product

PSU: Corsair 650 $89 $70 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005&cm_re=650_corsair-_-17-139-005-_-Product

DVD-RW $20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151216

OS Windows 7 $ 100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754&cm_re=windows_7_oem-_-32-116-754-_-Product

HDD: seagate 500gb 7200.12 $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395&cm_re=7200.12-_-22-148-395-_-Product

Total is around $1003