Hopefully Final Build (Might need tweaking)

[PBid412]

Okay, here is close to my final build. Tweak as neccessary.

Case:

Raidmax Smilidon - $69.99 ($10.00 MIR)

Motherboard:

GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD3L LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - $124.99

Processor:

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz - $199.99

Video Card:

***** Hopefully I can get my hands on a 5850. Using new egg price would be $259.99 which is the cheapest one. *****

Memory:

Kingston 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 - $88.99

HD

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM - $74.99

***** I think when kingston releases the SSD for under 100 bucks I might snag that up and install the OS on it. *****

CD ROM:

LG Black CDROM - $29.99

PSU:

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V - $109.99 ($10.00 MIR)

OS:

Windows 7 Home Edition - $109.99

***** Will go with professional or ultimate if its worth it. *****

LCD Screen:

ASUS VW246H Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen - $219.99

***** Not sure about the LCD screen if it would be worth it or not. This build is mainly for gaming, surfing, multi tasking, music, etc... *****

This totals out to $1288.90 without rebates. ($1268.90 with MIR). I'd go cheaper if possible yet more expensive if its worth it. If that makes sense! The LCD screen I'm willing to take advice on.

Thanks for help again.

***** All prices were taken from newegg *****

[rivethead]

Just my opinion, but at this point if you're willing to spend over $1k on a system, why would you NOT consider spending some money on an SSD, even if it's a "small" one for the boot drive?

[yh125d]

Because a good SSD would push him close to $1500, rivethead




For the HD, spend another $10 for a 1TB samsun or $15 for a 1TB hitachi. Personally I'd skip the coming kingston SSD. It's too small, and I'd wait til I can afford the full intel drive. For PSU, the Antec TPN-750 is $5 cheaper after rebate for a better quality, modular, more powerful unit

That raidmax case is pretty cheap/flimsy and has a couple 80mm fans. An Antec 300 or CM Centurion 590 are better choices imo

[AtomicDumpling]

There are a couple of nice 24" 2ms monitors out there for around $175. You could use that savings to upgrade your optical drive to one with Lightscribe (which I love) or even Blu-Ray. You could also get a much better CoolerMaster case for only a couple more dollars.

Other than that your build looks very close to what I am getting ready to assemble myself.

Have fun!

[PBid412]

I was looking at LCD screens and I can't seem to find the 175 dollar ones you speak of.

I can't find one cheaper than the one I linked.

As for the cases I was hoping to have something a little fancy looking and the raidmax caught my eye. Those other cases just look plain. I guess Im being picky but not looking at quality. Anything with good quality and different looking is what I was hoping for. Didn't realize Raidmax was that flimsy.

Also saw this combo on newegg.com. Is it worth it?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.280597

With the 20 dollar mail in rebate it would cost 391.97 vs 413.97 if my math is right.

[Patrickz0rs]

Originally Posted by PBid412

***** Hopefully I can get my hands on a 5850. Using new egg price would be $259.99 which is the cheapest one. *****

I wish they were still that price. I see $299.99 now. They keep going up on Newegg, but they are never back in stock.