My Sandy Bridge Build...***EDIT*** Final Build???

[Anomaly1964]

I'm tweaking again, going with ud4 board I think instead of ud3..

I will have my FINAL FINAL build (lol) up later for you guys to review and recommend...

 

[Defy13]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-682-_-Product

It's a cheaper board that gives the same stuff

 

[mnewsham]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-682-_-Product

It's a cheaper board that gives the same stuff

I have had 3 asus mb's fail on me I don't trust them personally, but whatever fits your needs.

 

[Anomaly1964]

Ok how is this?

This one needs to last me 2 1/2 to three years, that is why I am asking so much...

ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM

COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Palit NE5X570SF10DA GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) Sonic 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 ...

Mushkin Enhanced Essentials 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model ...

GIGABYTE GA-P67A-UD4 LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel ...

Corsair Force CSSD-F90GB2-BRKT 2.5" 90GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

or this case:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-100-_-Product

 

[fffblackmage]

I think your 90GB SSD is a bit pricey. The OCZ Vertex 2 120GB is available for $219 ($199 AR). A bit more $$$, but comes out a bit cheaper in terms of cost per GB.

 

[Anomaly1964]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-682-_-Product

It's a cheaper board that gives the same stuff

they are both $189?

 

[Davidh373]

I'm wondering if that NVidia stamp is worth an extra $40...


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-178-_-Product

 

[mnewsham]

I'm wondering if that NVidia stamp is worth an extra $40...


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-178-_-Product

I think it's more that it is Nvidia and that it is green that makes it worth it to him more then anything. not the case itself. and hey to each his own.

 

[Anomaly1964]

This case actually works out the same as the $200 nvidia case, $199 and $29 to ship...

This one is $229 free shipping..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-236-_-Product

 

[Anomaly1964]

I had to check this out for kicks just from CyberPower...

Look at this!!!!!!

Configuration

• CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-2500K 3.30 GHz 6M Intel Smart Cache LGA1155 (All Venom OC Certified)
• HD 90GB Corsair Force 90 Gaming MLC Solid State Disk [+117] (Single Hard Drive)
• MEMORY: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module (Corsair or Major Brand)
• MOTHERBOARD * [CrossFireX/SLI] GigaByte GA-P67A-UD4 Intel P67 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB3.0, 2x SATA-III RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 3 PCIe x1 & 2 PCI [+67]
• SOUND HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
• VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 1.2GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+256] (EVGA Superclocked [+25])

• *BASE_PRICE: [+995]
• BLUETOOTH: None
• CAS: * Raidmax Blade Mid-Tower Gaming Case w/ Side-Panel Window
• CASUPGRADE: None
• CD 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
• CD2: None
• CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-2500K 3.30 GHz 6M Intel Smart Cache LGA1155 (All Venom OC Certified)
• CS_FAN: Default case fans
• FA_HDD None
• FAN: XtremeGear Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Enhanced Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA)
• FLASHMEDIA: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR)
• FLOPPY: None
• GLASSES: None
• HD 90GB Corsair Force 90 Gaming MLC Solid State Disk [+117] (Single Hard Drive)
• HDD2: 1TB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+65] (Single Hard Drive)
• KEYBOARD Xtreme Gear (Black Color) Multimedia/Internet USB Keyboard
• LANSURGE: None
• MB_ADDON: None
• MEMORY: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module (Corsair or Major Brand)
• MONITOR: None
• MONITOR2: None
• MONITOR3: None
• MOTHERBOARD * [CrossFireX/SLI] GigaByte GA-P67A-UD4 Intel P67 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB3.0, 2x SATA-III RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 3 PCIe x1 & 2 PCI [+67]
• MOUSE: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
• MULTIVIEW: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors
• NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network [-70]
• OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit Edition)
• OVERCLOCK: No Overclocking
• POWERSUPPLY: 700 Watts - XtremeGear SLI/CrossFireX Ready Power Supply [+10]
• RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS
• SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
• SOUND HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
• SPEAKERS: None [-5]
• TEMP: None
• TVRC: None
• USB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
• USBFLASH: None
• USBX: None
• VC_PHYSX: None
• VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 1.2GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+256] (EVGA Superclocked [+25])
• VIDEO2: None
• VIDEO3: None
• WNC: None
• _PRICE: (+1460)

 

[Davidh373]

This case actually works out the same as the $200 nvidia case, $199 and $29 to ship...

This one is $229 free shipping..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-236-_-Product

but it's neon green... of course, it is your computer. I personally own an Element S, and while it's nice I liked my Antec 300 case much better for ~$125 less. I would not put over $120 into a case again. Unless there was something special about it like it cooked and served you breakfast in bed. You know, something like that lol. Otherwise, you do have to consider it's just a hunk of metal...

 

[Anomaly1964]

I am SERIOUSLY considering Cyber Power:

Configuration

• CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-2500K 3.30 GHz 6M Intel Smart Cache LGA1155 (All Venom OC Certified)
• HD 90GB Corsair Force 90 Gaming MLC Solid State Disk [+117] (Single Hard Drive)
• MEMORY: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module (Corsair or Major Brand)
• MOTHERBOARD * [CrossFireX/SLI] GigaByte GA-P67A-UD4 Intel P67 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB3.0, 2x SATA-III RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 3 PCIe x1 & 2 PCI [+67]
• SOUND HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
• VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 1.2GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+256] (EVGA Superclocked [+25])

• *BASE_PRICE: [+995]
• CAS: CoolerMaster 690 II Advanced Mid-Tower Gaming Case [+42] (Black Color)
• CD 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
• CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-2500K 3.30 GHz 6M Intel Smart Cache LGA1155 (All Venom OC Certified)
• CS_FAN: Maximum 120MM Color Case Cooling Fans for your selected case [+15] (Blue Color)
• FAN: Asetek 570LX Liquid Cooling system w/ 240MM Radiator and Dual Fans (Extreme Overclocking Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) [+43]
• FLASHMEDIA: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR)
• HD 90GB Corsair Force 90 Gaming MLC Solid State Disk [+117] (Single Hard Drive)
• HDD2: 1TB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+65] (Single Hard Drive)
• KEYBOARD Xtreme Gear (Black Color) Multimedia/Internet USB Keyboard
• MEMORY: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module (Corsair or Major Brand)
• MOTHERBOARD * [CrossFireX/SLI] GigaByte GA-P67A-UD4 Intel P67 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB3.0, 2x SATA-III RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 3 PCIe x1 & 2 PCI [+67]
• MOUSE: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
• MULTIVIEW: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors
• NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network [-70]
• OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit Edition)
• POWERSUPPLY: 700 Watts - XtremeGear SLI/CrossFireX Ready Power Supply [+10]
• RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS
• SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
• SOUND HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
• USB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
• VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 1.2GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+256] (EVGA Superclocked [+25])
• _PRICE: (+1560)

 

[mfenn]

Updated Build:

ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM

Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

EVGA 012-P3-1570-AR GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified ...

Mushkin Enhanced Essentials 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model ..

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel ..

Corsair Force CSSD-F90GB2-BRKT 2.5" 90GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K - GIGABYTE GA-P67A-UD3 LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Total: $1294.08 shipped...

Because I am an Nvidia fan boy, considering this case...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-100-_-Product

Thoughts now?

Thanks!

I would go with this (sans Nvidia case) over your latest build, only perhaps changing the SSD to the one that blackmage recommended.

 

[mnewsham]

He hasnt built a computer in awhile and i dont think he is quite ready to make that jump right now, I think the prebuilt is actually best for his current predicament.

 

[Anomaly1964]

He hasnt built a computer in awhile and i dont think he is quite ready to make that jump right now, I think the prebuilt is actually best for his current predicament.

Plus...I don't think you can get all the parts from newegg as cheaply as they are coming from Cyberpower...?

 

[mnewsham]

You can price it out cheaper but you sacrifice water cooling.

 

[mfenn]

Plus...I don't think you can get all the parts from newegg as cheaply as they are coming from Cyberpower...?

But the Cyberpower machine as a $1k "base" price. Newegg has $0 base.

 

[Anomaly1964]

But the Cyberpower machine as a $1k "base" price. Newegg has $0 base.

Yeah, FINALLY 95% sure going with this:

[FONT=&quot]EVGA SuperClocked GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) 012-P3-1572-AR Video Card[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Item #:N82E16814130595
Return Policy: VGA Replacement Only Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]$369.991[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]COOLER MASTER GX Series RS750-ACAAE3-US 750W Power Supply[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Item #:N82E16817171053[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]-$10.00 Instant
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]$20.00 Mail-in Rebate[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
$109.99
$99.991[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]GIGABYTE GA-P67A-UD4 ATX Intel Motherboard[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Item #:N82E16813128463
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]$189.991[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Item #:N82E16822152185
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]$69.991[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]OCZ Vertex 2 OCZSSD3-2VTX90G 3.5" MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Item #:N82E16820227601[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]-$20.00 Instant
$209.99
$189.991[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Item #:N82E16819115072
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]$224.991[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Item #:N82E16832116754
Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]$99.991[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Item #:N82E16820231277
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]$49.991[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Computer Case[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Item #:N82E16811119197
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]-$10.00 Instant
$109.98
$99.981[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Item #:N82E16827135204
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]$19.991[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm sleeve CPU Cooler[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Item #:N82E16835103065[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]$29.991[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]XIGMATEK LED Fan Crystal series CLF-F2002 Red LED Case Fan Molex Adapter/extender included[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Item #:N82E16835233076[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]$18.99Grand Total:$1,463.87[/FONT]

 

[Battoe]

Yes. Keep in mind those prices for the components are upgrades, the price difference they're charging between what you want and what the base model uses. I guarantee the price difference is greater than it is between the two parts on newegg, and that the base model parts were already significantly marked up. In addition, cyberpower will always use the parts from the lowest bidder, so quality isn't exactly assured. Upgrades are scary when using the cheapest power supply they could find for instance.

Just build your own, you WILL save money, especially in the long run, and even if you were to find it was more expensive, I guarantee the experience and the knowledge you gain in the process would have been worth the difference. It's a lot easier to diagnose some minor problem in the computer when you put it together, and know what everything is, and how it all fits together.

 

[mnewsham]

Yes. Keep in mind those prices for the components are upgrades, the price difference they're charging between what you want and what the base model uses. I guarantee the price difference is greater than it is between the two parts on newegg, and that the base model parts were already significantly marked up. In addition, cyberpower will always use the parts from the lowest bidder, so quality isn't exactly assured. Upgrades are scary when using the cheapest power supply they could find for instance.

Just build your own, you WILL save money, especially in the long run, and even if you were to find it was more expensive, I guarantee the experience and the knowledge you gain in the process would have been worth the difference. It's a lot easier to diagnose some minor problem in the computer when you put it together, and know what everything is, and how it all fits together.

He is building his own, he waffled for a bit but decided on a custom home built

 

[Battoe]

I read the thread from OP to end, then wrote a response consisting of a couple of paragraphs. His post stating he was going to build his own in the end came 11 minutes before my post. Do you see how that could have happened?

 

[mnewsham]

I read the thread from OP to end, then wrote a response consisting of a couple of paragraphs. His post stating he was going to build his own in the end came 11 minutes before my post. Do you see how that could have happened?

I see how it happened, you got ninja'd :ninja: