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[UpstartXT]

Hey guys, I have made a bunch of systems so my buddy asked him to build him a rig for approximately $1000 for gaming purposes (although the usual web browsing, word processing stuff will also be done).

I have selected what I think is a pretty good build. I'm an Intel fanboy and an EVGA fanboy, as well as a Corsair PSU fanboy. I have had some bad experience with G.SKILL in the past (dead sticks and sticks unable to run at rated speeds/timings) so I also prefer Corsair RAM.

Any bad points or conflicts, or products that have bad reputations? I went with 64 bit Windows 7, but maybe I should downgrade to 32-bit to avoid weird issues (is that even a problem anymore, I'mt thinking of the beginning Vista days)? Or upgrade RAM to 6GB to take advantage of 64 bit?

Thank you in advance,
Rob


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

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Western Digital Caviar Blue WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
$69.99

Here's a better HDD for the same price. Samsung F3 1TB

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CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C9
Item #: N82E16820145260
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$59.99

If there's no plans on OCing, then just go with DDR3-1333.
Patriot 2x2GB DDR3 1333 $45

Other than that, the build looks good.

Oh wait, you can save a few more bucks with the cpu and mobo you chose in a combo.

 

[zagood]

This drive instead:
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2126164

If you have a Fry's near you, get the i5 760 for $179 (sold out online, still in stock at most stores):
http://www.frys.com/product/6330711

Other than that, looks good.

DOH! damn you mage...

 

[fffblackmage]

This drive instead:
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2126164

DOH! damn you mage...

lol
$51 for the Samsung F3 1TB? Niiiiiice.

 

[UpstartXT]

Thank you very much guys, pulled the trigger

 

[mfenn]

Woulda also said to cut down on the PSU. You don't really need 750W.