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ShantzMD

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1. I will be mostly using my new computer for gaming (Starcraft II, Natural Selection 2, Black Ops, etc), watching movies and HULU.

2. Looking to spend around $1,500-1,700 US

3. Will be buying from the US (live in NY), looking mostly at Newegg so far.

4. Like to make it an Intel System and I like Asus parts.

5. I'm going to be reusing my Asus 24 Inch LCD, Logitech speakers, mouse and keyboard.

6. I have been browsing similar threads on AnandTech.

7. I would like to overclock if possible but do not have much experience (I have built other systems)

8. I plan to be using the monitors resolution of 1920 x 1080

9. I planning starting to buy components next week.

Here is the build i have come up with so far:
Qty.Product DescriptionSavingsTotal Price1
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SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #:N82E16822152185
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$69.991
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CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory
Item #:N82E16820145295
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
-$20.00 Instant
$159.99
$139.991
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ASUS GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) ENGTX570/2DI/1280MD5 Video Card
Item #:N82E16814121412
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy

$349.991
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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders
Item #: N82E16832116754
Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy


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COOLER MASTER HAF X RC-942-KKN1 Black Steel/ Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811119225
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$10.00 Combo
$299.98
$289.981
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ASUS Rampage III Formula ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813131666
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy


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Intel Core i7-950 3.06GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor
Item #: N82E16819115211
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy

-$5.00 Instant
-$14.99 Combo
$599.98
$579.991
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CORSAIR Professional Series AX750 750W Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817139016
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy


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

-$10.00 Instant
-$20.00 Combo
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$199.98
$169.98Grand Total:$1,599.92


Let me know what you think! BTW my first time posting here on AnandTech 😀
 
You would be better going p55 + i5 for gaming. You don't need a $300 MB or pay $160 for 6 GBs... With all that money saved you could add an SSD and EVEN after that save some money.


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Here's a better build IMO, I didn't use the promo codes so price can be better. Not counting rebates either.

ASUS DVDR - $20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827135204

Samsung HD - $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822152185

GTX 570 - $350
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822152185

Seasonic 650W - $120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151088

OCZ SSD - $230
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227590

MB & CPU Combo $310
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.570318

Case & Win7 Combo $289
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...483.11-119-225

G.Skill Memory $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231274

Total of $1,439.91

ninja edit:
could probably get a cheaper psu, im at work so not looking around too much
 
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zi0n. said:
You would be better going p55 + i5 for gaming. You don't need a $300 MB or pay $160 for 6 GBs... With all that money saved you could add an SSD and EVEN after that save some money.


edit:

Here's a better build IMO, I didn't use the promo codes so price can be better. Not counting rebates either.

ASUS DVDR - $20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827135204

Samsung HD - $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822152185

GTX 570 - $350
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822152185

Seasonic 650W - $120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151088

OCZ SSD - $230
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227590

MB & CPU Combo $310
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.570318

Case & Win7 Combo $289
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...483.11-119-225

G.Skill Memory $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231274

Total of $1,439.91

ninja edit:
could probably get a cheaper psu, im at work so not looking around too much
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Hell yes! David would be proud.

This is a much better build for the OP. Add a Hyper 212+ for some inexpensive OC, and he's all set!
 
Ok so after reading the comments here is my updated build. I still kept the corsair 750 with Asus drive combo because I will be buying a second video card later next year. My only question is what thermal paste to use?


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SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #:N82E16822152185
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$69.991
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COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm sleeve CPU Cooler
Item #:N82E16835103065
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$29.991
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G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory
Item #:N82E16820231275
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy

$59.991
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OCZ Vertex 2 OCZSSD3-2VTX120G 3.5" MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Item #:N82E16820227590
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy

$249.991
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EVGA GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) 012-P3-1570-AR Video Card
Item #:N82E16814130593
Return Policy: VGA Replacement Only Return Policy

$359.991
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders
Item #: N82E16832116754
Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy


11-119-225-14.jpg

COOLER MASTER HAF X RC-942-KKN1 Black Steel/ Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811119225
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$10.00 Combo
$299.98
$289.981
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CORSAIR Professional Series AX750 750W Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817139016
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy


27-135-204-03.jpg

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

-$10.00 Instant
-$20.00 Combo
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$199.98
$169.981
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GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813128412
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy


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Intel Core i5-760 2.8GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor
Item #: N82E16819115067
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy

-$19.00 Instant
-$19.99 Combo
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$348.98
$309.99Grand Total:$1,539.90

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The way your links output prices is hilarious.

Build looks good. Thermal paste is more or less the same; I happen to use Arctic Silver 5.
 
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Thanks for all the help guys! With the combo and MIR the AX really only $25 more than the TX and it is modular. I'm kinda OCD about wiring and I like only using what I have to in the case. I should be starting my build next week some time. I may still end up getting the case and power supply and video card and getting sandy bridge in a few weeks. Not sure yet.
 
ShantzMD said:
Thanks for all the help guys! With the combo and MIR the AX really only $25 more than the TX and it is modular. I'm kinda OCD about wiring and I like only using what I have to in the case. I should be starting my build next week some time. I may still end up getting the case and power supply and video card and getting sandy bridge in a few weeks. Not sure yet.
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Never count on that MIR returning any money, and the XFX BE is also modular at $130, so that is pretty good savings at around 40%.
 
ShantzMD said:
Thanks for all the help guys! With the combo and MIR the AX really only $25 more than the TX and it is modular. I'm kinda OCD about wiring and I like only using what I have to in the case. I should be starting my build next week some time. I may still end up getting the case and power supply and video card and getting sandy bridge in a few weeks. Not sure yet.
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Well, with SLI, you're going to be plugging in every damn cable anyway, so modular doesn't buy you too much! :awe:
 
mfenn said:
Well, with SLI, you're going to be plugging in every damn cable anyway, so modular doesn't buy you too much! :awe:
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He's got a point. And besides that, I read an article about 2 years ago about modular PSUs. Too much leakage. Google it up if you're inclined to do so, otherwise stick with what you have. You've got a good setup.

Question: Why are you spending over $300 for Windows 7? I'm sure New egg has upgrade versions for far less. Not only that, Staples and such retailers sell the Family pack. I think it comes with 3 upgrade licenses for $200. (or somewhere around there). I think I saw a thread on Fatwallet about how some people were getting it for even less than that with a rebate during Black Friday.
 
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