Hello, I am looking for some help building a new computer. Here are my answers to the guide for how to ask for new build advice. Please make any suggestions.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: would like to buy it in the next few weeks, can wait longer
BUDGET RANGE: Us$ 1000-1300
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, tigerdirect.com
PARTS PREFERENCES:none
OVERCLOCKING: yes (Only mild, as this is my first gaming build)
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: depends on what type of graphics card I go with (see comments section)
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1200
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
(1)I already have an 8800 gtx, I was thinking of sli'ing it, as a store near me has antoher one. Is this worth it, as I can then wait till next year, when the gt300's and r800's have settled down, and I can see which one I want.
(2) I am only going to be using this rig for gaming and programming (eg. c++, c#, java, etc with some xna), but the coding will be not be that intense. Does this mean I would be better suited with a Phenom II, as it is cheaper and almost as good?
(3) I am not wedded to anything in this post. If you guys have any suggestions, please give them as I am no expert on building computers!!!
My idea of the build:
CPU: core i7 920
$280
CPU heatsink: Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 120mm SSO CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608007
$80
motherboard: ASUS P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359
$240
OR
ECS BLACK SERIES X58B-A LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135229
$190
RAM: I have no idea, want 6 gigs, but not sure what speed I should go with, seeing as I want to oc.
I guess $100-$140
Video card: as stated above, should I go with another 8800 gtx? will that gains significant? Should I just keep my current one until, or would that be a waste with an i7?
I guess $0(if just 1 8800gtx)-$120(the max I'm gonna pay for another 8800 gtx)
Case: COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160
$150
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395
$60
DVD drives: 2 x LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136152
$48 for two
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PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006
$120
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Grand Total: $1238 (Unless I'm missing anything)
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: would like to buy it in the next few weeks, can wait longer
BUDGET RANGE: Us$ 1000-1300
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, tigerdirect.com
PARTS PREFERENCES:none
OVERCLOCKING: yes (Only mild, as this is my first gaming build)
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: depends on what type of graphics card I go with (see comments section)
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1200
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
(1)I already have an 8800 gtx, I was thinking of sli'ing it, as a store near me has antoher one. Is this worth it, as I can then wait till next year, when the gt300's and r800's have settled down, and I can see which one I want.
(2) I am only going to be using this rig for gaming and programming (eg. c++, c#, java, etc with some xna), but the coding will be not be that intense. Does this mean I would be better suited with a Phenom II, as it is cheaper and almost as good?
(3) I am not wedded to anything in this post. If you guys have any suggestions, please give them as I am no expert on building computers!!!
My idea of the build:
CPU: core i7 920
$280
CPU heatsink: Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 120mm SSO CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608007
$80
motherboard: ASUS P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359
$240
OR
ECS BLACK SERIES X58B-A LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135229
$190
RAM: I have no idea, want 6 gigs, but not sure what speed I should go with, seeing as I want to oc.
I guess $100-$140
Video card: as stated above, should I go with another 8800 gtx? will that gains significant? Should I just keep my current one until, or would that be a waste with an i7?
I guess $0(if just 1 8800gtx)-$120(the max I'm gonna pay for another 8800 gtx)
Case: COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160
$150
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395
$60
DVD drives: 2 x LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136152
$48 for two
<edit>
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006
$120
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Grand Total: $1238 (Unless I'm missing anything)