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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: would like to buy the parts today BUDGET RANGE: would be happy to keep it under 1,000. but 1,200 would still be fine.

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, internet, hdmi port for movies

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: have keyboard and mouse, that's about it

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg or any other sites that are respected

PARTS PREFERENCES: i want to use the intel core i7 920, because i've read that it's very good.

OVERCLOCKING: don't know much about overclocking so not right now

MONITOR RESOLUTION:1920x1200 i believe

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: nothing right now...

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Parts I've picked out: well i've only ended up coming up with a CPU i guess right now as i'm not too knowledgeable about videocards, soooo....

Intel core i7 920

picked this case, because i thought it was cool

I wanted to have an HDMI port also, so for that I would need to have a motherboard that has one, right? and then also for that HDMI, do I have to look for a videocard that can support HDMI?

well, for the motherboard and the videocard, i'd love to have suggestions from you guys, because I don't know which cards are good and which are not, and what is the best for the price, etc.

well, i guess this is a start... any opinions?
 
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OK.... You should really cable manage as it will maximize performance, air flow wise. Umm... For a new builder i would have suggested the HAFs since, there tooless and easy for new users to make a computer, they also come with a template for Mobo placing. Video card concerns, go with the 4870s I think that'd best suite your price range since. DX11 has a long way to go before its mainstream and its nearly 100$ more than a 4870 so the XFX 1gb 4870 sold on Newegg is a good video card. And since the i7 mobos are both SLI/Crossfire capable. get two of those cards to crossfire them for some epic performance on graphics.

Link to the card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150436
 
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I doubt you'll run into a road block, just read some guides so you can feel more comfortable. It's pretty much just plug and play, but be patient, and gentle your first time 😉

Aznshinobi I have to disagree, while DX11 may have a while to go before it's mainstream, it will go a great ways in terms of future proofing his system.

Also the gains from a 4870 to a 5850 are substantial. I'd recommend reading that benchmark I linked it earlier. In Far Cry 2, a 5850 is hanging with a 4870x2
 
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hmmmmm thanks for your reply azn... i hate to say this, but i don't' really know what crossfire is and how to do it 🙁 i'm such a newb.

but will look into it and read up and try to learn a bit
 
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just realized i've basically purchased the computer that mizzl suggested, lol.



and i'm glad i kept looking and found the antec 900. it looks much sweeter and is cheaper also. seems like it will have good airflow, and got great reviews!
 
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hmm i don't know about that one. but i was actually debating for a while and had the 902 in my cart and then changed it cuz i thought the 900 would be fine and it was cheaper. but the 902 looks really sweet. so is that the only difference in the 900 and 902? the dust filters?

did you mean you got the wildcard you mentioned or you got the 902?
 
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Ok, ummm JT in my opinion even though your a new builder, this will prob be your comp for a while so go with the 902. It keeps the dust out which leads to better performance in the long run. Also, it has cable management cut outs and even as a new builder it will allow you later to improve airflow. Airflow is how easily air moves through the case. Which also will affect case temps, your cpu overclocking ability(varies) etc. And Ominous i see where your coming with the 5000s. And i second it, i just think its cheaper. Lol i don't work yet XD
 
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lol well I'm glad you see my perspective Aznshinobi, but yeah if you're strapped for cash a 4xxx series from ATI would be the route to go, but for performance and future proofing the 5xxx series is the way to go. You just have to make it fit your budget.

If you need help overclocking, we'll be here Jt. :)
 
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