Ok so it's been about 7 years since my last desktop and I've finally found the desire and money to get a new one. I know I can get ultimate bang for buck in finding the best valued components for a custom build... so I've done a TON of research on the matter... this site has been great in particular.
I've gone through several revisions.
I'll lay out the build and a few of my ideas behind it.. please comment on the build and/or specific components. the more input on this the better.
i5 760 - doesn't require much explantion. solid proc for a decent price. overclocks pretty well from what i read.
combos with the asus P7P55D-E pro. - professional reviews speak highly of this board. good features and will allow sli/xfire which i'll eventually do. * if anyone has this proc/mobo combination I'd love to discuss overclocking!
both are in combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.492249
Antec 300 Illusion case. functional. good vent. doesn't look like #$&%
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066
MSI Cyclone 1gb gtx 460. After much consideration I settled on this card. Excellent value solo and even greater value in SLI.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.455033
XFX Black edition 750 PSU. This PSU got a bangin score on jonnyguru and is solid... It's prob overkill on 2 gtx 460s but I want it to last me a long time, maybe even w/ other setups down the road. I'm wondering if I should go up to 850 actually
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207003
4Gb G.Skill eco ram. doesn't require much explanation I dont think. good specs and highly rated.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231321
Cooler Master hyper 212
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
spinpoint f3 1tb HD.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
ASUS dvd burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
All of the above comes out to right at $1000 before like $40 in rebates.
I think it's pretty good... any suggestions/critique or whatever would be greatly apprectiated. THX!
I've gone through several revisions.
I'll lay out the build and a few of my ideas behind it.. please comment on the build and/or specific components. the more input on this the better.
i5 760 - doesn't require much explantion. solid proc for a decent price. overclocks pretty well from what i read.
combos with the asus P7P55D-E pro. - professional reviews speak highly of this board. good features and will allow sli/xfire which i'll eventually do. * if anyone has this proc/mobo combination I'd love to discuss overclocking!
both are in combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.492249
Antec 300 Illusion case. functional. good vent. doesn't look like #$&%
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066
MSI Cyclone 1gb gtx 460. After much consideration I settled on this card. Excellent value solo and even greater value in SLI.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.455033
XFX Black edition 750 PSU. This PSU got a bangin score on jonnyguru and is solid... It's prob overkill on 2 gtx 460s but I want it to last me a long time, maybe even w/ other setups down the road. I'm wondering if I should go up to 850 actually
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207003
4Gb G.Skill eco ram. doesn't require much explanation I dont think. good specs and highly rated.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231321
Cooler Master hyper 212
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
spinpoint f3 1tb HD.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
ASUS dvd burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
All of the above comes out to right at $1000 before like $40 in rebates.
I think it's pretty good... any suggestions/critique or whatever would be greatly apprectiated. THX!