$1k build with monitor

[Insomniator]

Got a friend that wants to build a machine for SC2... this is what I came up with. For 1000 bucks I figured you could fit in a 5850 but prices seem high on everything lately. All from Newegg, how does this look? Any suggestions? I kind of hate the idea of spending 160 on the X4 when 40 bucks more buys 2 more cores....

From the egg:

LITE-ON 24X DVD Writer Black SATA Model iHAS424-98 LightScribe Support
Item #: N82E16827106335
$25.99

Rosewill DESTROYER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ,comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 120mm ...
Item #: N82E16811147144
-$10.00 Instant
$59.99
$49.99

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822152185
$79.99

ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor
Item #: N82E16824236052
-$35.00 Instant
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$229.99
$194.99

MSI 870A-G54 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813130275
$99.99

ASUS CuCore Series EAH5770 CuCore/2DI/1GD5 Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support ...
Item #: N82E16814121363
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$167.99

OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ600MXSP 600W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC ...
Item #: N82E16817341017
-$20.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$99.99
$79.99

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
$109.99

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ955FBGIBOX
Item #: N82E16819103674
$159.99

Subtotal: $968.91
Tax: $69.04

1055.27 shipped, I have Windows 7 I can give to him to use.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Since you're buying so much look for some combo deals. I recently got a 1tb hitachi drive for $69 and got a ocz modxstream 700w (combo) for $35 after rebates. I'd look used too.

 

[kalrith]

Shopping around for deals can make a huge difference too. You can get a 1TB drive for $50 and a 5770 1GB for $130 if you shop around. You can probably spend a lot less for that psu or a comparable one.

 

[mfenn]

That machine will absolutely destroy SC2. That 5770 does seem a bit expensive though. You should be able to get one for the same price without having to hassle with a MIR.

 

[kalrith]

You can buy a new 5770 1GB from the FS/FT forums for $130 here.

 

[MisterDonut]

Other than the 5770 being a little more $$ than usual, the build looks fantastic. You'll smash away almost everything at 1080 gaming.

 

[xplicid001]

Rosewill DESTROYER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ,comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 120mm ...
Item #: N82E16811147144
-$10.00 Instant
$59.99
$49.99

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822152185
$79.99

ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor
Item #: N82E16824236052
-$35.00 Instant
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$229.99
$194.99

ASUS CuCore Series EAH5770 CuCore/2DI/1GD5 Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support ...
Item #: N82E16814121363
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$167.99

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
$109.99

Looks good, but i quoted the above parts i think you can save some cash from.

1. Case for 49.99 is pretty solid but can get a suitable case for ~20 bucks cheaper.
2. Does he really need 1 TB? can get 500gigs for half the price.
3. Hanns-spree (or hans-g) has a 180p 25'' monitor for 150
4. Price on that particular graphics card is way high

5. Is there something im missing on this RIPJAW series? seems kinda a pricey, but ive seen a lot using them for their new builds.

 

[mfenn]

Looks good, but i quoted the above parts i think you can save some cash from.

1. Case for 49.99 is pretty solid but can get a suitable case for ~20 bucks cheaper.
2. Does he really need 1 TB? can get 500gigs for half the price.
3. Hanns-spree (or hans-g) has a 180p 25'' monitor for 150
4. Price on that particular graphics card is way high

5. Is there something im missing on this RIPJAW series? seems kinda a pricey, but ive seen a lot using them for their new builds.

1. Personal preference. I would rather go with the Three Hundred for $10 more EDIT: I would definitely get the Three Hundred since it is $40 after MIR and free shipping at Newegg right now
2. OP knows what he needs
3. Hans-g is crap compared to ASUS.
4. Agree
5. $110 for 4GB of DDR3 1600 is a pretty damn good price.

 

[kalrith]

I would rather go with the Three Hundred for $10 more EDIT: I would definitely get the Three Hundred since it is $40 after MIR and free shipping at Newegg right now

It's actually $30 AR with promo code EMCYTYX2.

 

[Insomniator]

Thanks for the advice everyone!

1. I know there are cheaper cases, right now it is between the Antec 300 or this nice lian li http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112239

Of course with cases a good 40 dollar case does everything a good $120 case does... but some people drive bmw's and others drive hondas right?

2. I think he's going to go with the F3 500 GB. The 1TB is only 20 bucks more but you're right, 20 bucks is 20 bucks and if you're never going to use 1TB then its a waste.

3. He says he's going to use his current monitor for now. There was actually a samsung 23 for 200 bucks that I would have gotten over the Asus or Hann-G after looking them over again. Doesn't matter now

4. That Asus 5770 is actually 137.99 after 10 instant and a 20 dollar rebate which doens't look too bad. Most seem to be around 150 without rebates.

5. 2x2GB ddr3 goes for around 110 these days... I just chose that particular set because it had a lot of great reviews and I think was used in the last tom's guide.


Also I definitely want a modular psu and 50 bucks seems like a good price for that. I currently have a Corsair 650HX... great PSU but in hindsight I wish I had gone modular. Pain in the ass jamming a hundred cables I don't use into tight spaces around the psu and hd cage...

 

[mfenn]

Umm HX is modular. Did you mean TX?

 

[Insomniator]

Umm HX is modular. Did you mean TX?

ah yes... tx is what i have

 

[alkemyst]

Since you're buying so much look for some combo deals. I recently got a 1tb hitachi drive for $69 and got a ocz modxstream 700w (combo) for $35 after rebates. I'd look used too.

QFT...I just picked up the same MB and CPU for $239.99 in a combo.

I'd go with the Corsair 650 for 69.99 AR (not modular) or their 750 for 89.99.

 

[gus6464]

I just ordered an entire build for my wife's little brother for $1010 including shipping and this is what it will have.

Intel Core i5-750 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor
Item #:N82E16819115215
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
$199.99

Samsung F3 1TB 7200RPM
$69.00

GIGABYTE GA-P55-USB3 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #:N82E16813128425
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$119.99
$109.99

SAMSUNG P2350-1 Rose Black 23" 2ms(GTG) Widescreen LCD Monitor
Item #:N82E16824001377
Return Policy: Monitor Replacement Only Return Policy
-$30.00 Instant
$239.99
$209.99

ASUS CuCore Series Radeon HD 5770 EAH5770 CuCore/2DI/1GD5 Video Card
Item #:N82E16814121363
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$167.99
$157.99

ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS
Item #:N82E16827135204
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$3.00 Instant
$25.99
$22.99


G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory
Item #: N82E16820231277
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy


Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811129066
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
-$20.00 Combo
$179.98
$149.98


LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model GH22NP20
Item #: N82E16827136144
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy


OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817341022
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$20.00 Instant
-$20.00 Combo
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$109.98
$69.98