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    First time builder, looking for validation on my build

    Nope, got it free via msdn. Windows 7 Pro x64.
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    First time builder, looking for validation on my build

    Here's one that was recommended, I think for the most part it has the same features, except with fewer SATA. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-198-_-Product I sincerely doubt I'll be using crossfire, so please consider that. I'm not an AMD fanboy... Anyway, while I partly went AMD...
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    First time builder, looking for validation on my build

    Sure, maybe for today. You're ignoring the premium on the mobo as a result of choosing the i5. I save about $40 on the CPU and $50 on an equivalent mobo when going the AMD route. This decreases my total cost by a whopping $90 (13%) for an unequal gain in features/performance. Furthermore, my...
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    First time builder, looking for validation on my build

    Well I would definitely want to keep OCing an available option, and I hear 1600 makes the process that much smoother. I guess in the end, I'll be getting the most bang for my buck with the AMD. I mean the real difference is the CPU/GPU tradeoff between the two builds. Benchmarks say only so...
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    First time builder, looking for validation on my build

    If you don't mind me asking, what do you make of the Sapphire 6850? Also why do you prefer the i5 over the 965BE?
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    First time builder, looking for validation on my build

    Well, here's where I'm struggling now: AMD ASRock 870 EXTREME3 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard XFX HD-585X-ZAFC Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB)...
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    First time builder, looking for validation on my build

    Yeah seeing mixed things on the 2500 improvements. I'm trying to fix up a Samsung 220wm, so the monitor is low priority at the moment. However, I was also suggested to look into an AMD build, and came up with this: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...]...
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    First time builder, looking for validation on my build

    So after a long time, I finally mustered the courage to dive into building my own machine. After reading a WHOLE bunch on various parts and options, I arrived at the following build. I'm mainly looking for verification as to whether the parts actually function together. Suggestions for better or...