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[sinisterdesigns]

So I am a student who needs a new pc here is my build, will it all work together? Anything you would change with this being my max budget?
I do want to keep the 24" monitor or one of equal quality (suggestions welcome).
Will play some games and also do some college stuff ( autocad, solid works, maybe 3d max) but not anything very advanced at all.

Opps sorry
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=13565954

 

[genghiskron]

uh, what build?

 

[aznshinobi]

^+1
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

 

[sinisterdesigns]

OK let me see if I can get this right,
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=13565954

 

[aznshinobi]

....

You're spending to much on the monitor, that and 22" you'd barely notice the difference. The 955 isn't the best for CAD and the others you're using. You have laptop RAM, you have a card that would be pretty bad for 1920x1080 you have a very crappy PSU and an overpriced MB.

AGAIN FILL OUT THIS STICKY
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

 

[sinisterdesigns]

OK hope this better helps, sorry just trying to work my way through all this building a pc stuff again as have not done it in a few years

Approximate Purchase Date: Within 2 weeks

Budget Range: 600-800 After Rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: .: Autocad,solidworks,gaming all equal use,)

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, speakers

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Country of Origin: US

Parts Preferences: 24" monitor but am open to reasons why I don't need etc,

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: only if in budget

Monitor Resolution: No requirements but again open to suggestion.

Additional Comments: Basically a students pc that will be upgraded in about 2 years but needs to be able to make it through school.

 

[aznshinobi]

i5 2400 + Windows 7 64-bit $277
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.723031
Acer 20" + Sapphire 6870 $278 ($20 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.733094
Wintec One 8GB DDR3 1333 $41
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820161465
Asrock H61M/U3S3 $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157236
Seagate 500GB + CX500 $90 ($10 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.728987
Lite-On DVD/CD Drive $18
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289
NZXT Gamma $35
http://www.amazon.com/GAMMA-Classic-Interior-Chassis-Black/dp/B002UDK9U6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316135117&sr=8-1
Total: $809 before rebates

 

[sinisterdesigns]

Thanks that gives me a very good starting point.
Are any of the lower end amd's OK with CAD stuff?

 

[aznshinobi]

Not really. Until Bulldozer is released it is safe to say SB will be the better option.

 

[sinisterdesigns]

OK thanks.

 

[sinisterdesigns]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.733079

What is this card like in comparison?

 

[aznshinobi]

Probably 2 tiers down from the 550 Ti. The 550 Ti<6790<460 768mb<460 1GB<6850 1GB<6870

 

[sinisterdesigns]

I just realized that I go go to the micro centre in Denver, I believe they have some great deals so maybe I can knock a few dollars off or upgrade parts for the same price?

 

[aznshinobi]

Yeah go do it.

 

[genghiskron]

microcenter has an i5-2500k + z68 combo for $40 off, i believe

 

[aznshinobi]

^ I do not believe that deal is available anymore.