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$2,000 Gaming PC w/ 23" monitor

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migueljuar3z

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Hi, this is my first post here. I have $2,000 to spend on a brand new computer, and this will be my first home built computer. I plan to be buying this computer within the next two weeks, based upon further research. I want to be gaming on a 23" monitor, but I'm not really sure what to get. Here is what I've put together so far.
I would like to buy all the components from Newegg to ease the hassle of ordering from multiple sources. I like the Antec 1200 because it's all black, which is something I want, besides looking massive and having a lot of cooling features. Please help me tinker with different parts so I can get the best performance and pricing.

CASE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129043 Antec Twelve Hundred 174.99
PSU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817139007 Corsair 1000W 239.99
MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128361 GIGABYTE GA-EX58-EXTREME LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard 328.99
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115202 Intel Core i7 920 244.05
CPU cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835608001 Noctua NH-C12P 120mm SSO CPU Cooler 64.99
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150349 XFX ATI 4870 x2 2GB 379.99
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227381 OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB)
HD for OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136218 Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 69.99
HD for Storage: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136317 Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB 89. 99
Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824001330 Samsung 23" High Glossy 2ms $279.99 (should I get a cheaper Acer?)
KB: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6823109164 Microsoft Keyboard $11.99
Mouse: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6826104076 Logitech G5 49.99
Thermal Compund: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835100007 Artic Silver 5 8.94

Subtotal : $2,079.82
Tax: $171.59
Shipping: $47.07

Grand Total: $2,298.48
(http://secure.newegg.com/Shopp...migueljuar3z@gmail.com link to my cart)

I plan on overclocking this computer after it's first built and running. I haven't had a new computer in 7 years so this will be a huge upgrade for me!
 
Hi--
Your links don't seem to work. New Egg seems to sell the 920i for $280. You are at least $300 over your budget. That's a large capacity HD to use for OS only.
 
links are broken.

you could certainly get a better deal on the monitor, though samsung are usually decent units. all 23" 1080p monitors are probably going to be TN panels and will probably look similar, i'd put most the difference in the quality of the backlighting.

PSU is overkill. the 750w would be way more than you'll ever need and will save you some cash.

and i'm not sure why the case is worth so much. but to each his own.

in general, it's a very solid high end build, but you could certainly shave a little money off if desired.
 
The reason I went for the x2 is because I'm going to be gaming at high-resolution at 1920 x 1080. Or maybe two 4890s would be good?
 
I agree with brblx, 1000w is WAY overkill for this comp, it would be enough for two 4870x2's. Step down to a cheaper unit, the Corsair 520w 550w or 620w would fit well and still have plenty of power


Also I don't really see the need in the 1200 case unless you just want extra space. The cheaper 300 or 900 versions are plenty big inside and still offer great airflow


Do you really need to spend $330 on a motherboard? There are several good quality, feature rich boards in the 200-260 range that should fit your needs
 
Originally posted by: migueljuar3z
The reason I went for the x2 is because I'm going to be gaming at high-resolution at 1920 x 1080. Or maybe two 4890s would be good?
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errr..

i would just avoid ATI in general. :\

But 2 x 4890's would be a much better solution then a single X2. Trust me..

Originally posted by: yh125d

Do you really need to spend $330 on a motherboard? There are several good quality, feature rich boards in the 200-260 range that should fit your needs
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I actually +1 this.

the giggy X58-Extreme is one of the best boards on the market.
But there is a new version coming out that has 24 phase power.

In all, thats a great and solid board designed with overclocking in mind. The Foxconn bloodrage would of been my first pick tho.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813186163

Its a cheaper board but offers a TON of overclocking features.
 
Welcome to AT 🙂

Overall your components look good. I agree with previous posters in that I'd prefer a single high powered vid card as opposed to two. I also agree the PSU is a bit overkill but that's up to you.

The only thing I'd like to add is overall cost. Depending how patient you can be, you might be able to save quite a bit of money by waiting for sales on your specific parts or equals. For example, Dell sells the Samsung 2333sw for around $160-170 about once a month. It's a pretty sweet 23" 1080p LCD.
 
Like the others said, you don't need a 1kw PSU. They're only necessary for triple or quad GPU setups or if you have a lot of hard drives. As CR said, it pays to shop around. Samsung are vary good displays but there are plenty that are just as good for less. I've always been happy with my LG monitor. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Acer either.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824009157
Newegg isn't always the cheapest. I saved about 10% going through NCIX even though their initial prices were higher; they didn't charge me provincial sales tax and shipping is free on orders over $300.

It's also worth noting that you forgot to add an optical drive to your setup. You can get a OEM Blu-ray one for under $100 now complete with DVD burning.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16827106277
 
So this is what I've got now.

Case + PSU: Antec 1200 + Antec 850W PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.199127 $304.99
Mobo: ASUS Rampage II Gene http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131371 $239.99
CPU: Intel i7 920 D0 Stepping <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://www.antaresdigital.com/cust">https://www.antaresdigital.com/cust</a> [...] ge=1" $280.00
CPU cooler: Xigmatech Dark Knight http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233029 $35.10
RAM: G-Skill 6GB (3 x2gb) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231247 $94.99
GFX: EVGA GTX 275 x 2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130475 $479.98
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 7200RPM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136284 $99.99
Monitor: ASUS 24" 2ms http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824236033 $279.99
Mouse: Logitech G5 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6826104076 $49.99
KB: Logitech USB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6823126013 $8.99
Thermal Grease: Tuniq TX-2 $4.99
Mouse Pad: $6.99
Extra Case Fan for Side Door: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835129016 Antec Case Fan 120mm $13.99


Grand total w/ shipping and tax = $2086.81

(ive got an optical drive.)

What you guys think? I'm just about to order.

(links broke again oh well.)
 
From what I've been seeing on the 920 reviews, some people are still getting the older stepping. Probably from "slower moving" warehouses.

The Enermax Revolutions is nothing but spot on marketing with its name. Love both of my 950's
 
For a comp this high end, it seems a bit odd that you're not going with a raptor HDD or SSD for primary and a large 640GB or 1TB WD black for secondary.
 
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