PLEASE when you POST threads asking for input on system builds tell us...
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
A bit of gaming (SC2/D3 when they are out, FO3, etc..), virtualization prob 2 VMs for programming/testing environments, and internet/email, some vid encoding and photo editing. I only do a build about every 5 years or so, my last build just missed the advent of core 2 duo, core i7 looks attractive as it seems to provide future proofed cpu power.
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
<$1500
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
US
4. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc, etc, etc, you get the picture.
Intel, Asus, WD
5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
LCD Samsung 245bw
Speakers, k/b, mouse,
6. IF YOU have searched and/or read similar threads.
Yes
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
Possibly down the road, always been a stock speed guy
8. WHEN do you plan to build it?
anytime from now to April or May, not crunched for time, but interested in saving some bucks if new tech on the horizon will push the price of stuff down.
What im thinking...
1. Power supply
CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX modular [$99.99 with combo WD 1TB black after rebate] (combo discount is $30)
2. Case
Antec P182 (already bought) [$129.99]
3. Motherboard
Asus P6T v2 Deluxe [$289.99]
4. CPU
Core i7 920 [$279.99]
5. Heatsink/fan for the CPU
Open to ideas, ive never used anything but stock in prev builds, thought about a V8.
6. Memory
OCZ3P1600LV6GK [$69.99 after rebate @ amazon]
or
OCZ3X1600LV6GK [$42 after rebate @ amazon] (not in stock, else i would have pulled the trigger already, if it restocks before end of month when rebate expires i will go with this)
7. Primary hard drive
boot/apps: WD3200AAKS [$54.99]
storage: WD1001FALS [$99.99 with combo PSU] (combo discount is $30)
8. Primary optical drive
2x samsung SH-S223Q LS (already bought) [$46.93]
9. Video card (unless you?re using onboard video)
Asus 4870 1GB EAH4870 DK/HTDI/1GD5 [$199.99 after rebate]
After reading some of the build guides, it really does look like most bang for the buck, I was initially considering 260 c216 but the 4870 is the same price for the most part, still open to ideas, not really interested in xfire or sli.
10. Monitor(s)
reusing 24" samsung
11. Mouse/keyboard
reusing from old box
12. Operating System
Still undecided, thinking about Ubuntu, OSX86 when snow leopard comes out or XP 64 bit
13. Snacks
5lbs of Haribo Gummi Bears... YUM! (already bought)
Total: $1271.90
Any input is appreciated.
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
A bit of gaming (SC2/D3 when they are out, FO3, etc..), virtualization prob 2 VMs for programming/testing environments, and internet/email, some vid encoding and photo editing. I only do a build about every 5 years or so, my last build just missed the advent of core 2 duo, core i7 looks attractive as it seems to provide future proofed cpu power.
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
<$1500
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
US
4. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc, etc, etc, you get the picture.
Intel, Asus, WD
5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
LCD Samsung 245bw
Speakers, k/b, mouse,
6. IF YOU have searched and/or read similar threads.
Yes
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
Possibly down the road, always been a stock speed guy
8. WHEN do you plan to build it?
anytime from now to April or May, not crunched for time, but interested in saving some bucks if new tech on the horizon will push the price of stuff down.
What im thinking...
1. Power supply
CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX modular [$99.99 with combo WD 1TB black after rebate] (combo discount is $30)
2. Case
Antec P182 (already bought) [$129.99]
3. Motherboard
Asus P6T v2 Deluxe [$289.99]
4. CPU
Core i7 920 [$279.99]
5. Heatsink/fan for the CPU
Open to ideas, ive never used anything but stock in prev builds, thought about a V8.
6. Memory
OCZ3P1600LV6GK [$69.99 after rebate @ amazon]
or
OCZ3X1600LV6GK [$42 after rebate @ amazon] (not in stock, else i would have pulled the trigger already, if it restocks before end of month when rebate expires i will go with this)
7. Primary hard drive
boot/apps: WD3200AAKS [$54.99]
storage: WD1001FALS [$99.99 with combo PSU] (combo discount is $30)
8. Primary optical drive
2x samsung SH-S223Q LS (already bought) [$46.93]
9. Video card (unless you?re using onboard video)
Asus 4870 1GB EAH4870 DK/HTDI/1GD5 [$199.99 after rebate]
After reading some of the build guides, it really does look like most bang for the buck, I was initially considering 260 c216 but the 4870 is the same price for the most part, still open to ideas, not really interested in xfire or sli.
10. Monitor(s)
reusing 24" samsung
11. Mouse/keyboard
reusing from old box
12. Operating System
Still undecided, thinking about Ubuntu, OSX86 when snow leopard comes out or XP 64 bit
13. Snacks
5lbs of Haribo Gummi Bears... YUM! (already bought)
Total: $1271.90
Any input is appreciated.
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