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ZenfoldorVGI said:

I've decided to switch to this processor

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808&nm_mc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&cm_mmc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r-_-Processors - Desktops-_-AMD-_-19103808


What about the HDD? :P

Telling you man, go SSD over a 7200RPM drive

Especially since you are using it for gaming - and can get the Kingston drives cheap.. granted only like half the speed of a great ssd but still a lot faster than a platter HDD



Unicorns ARE real - They are just fat, grey and called Rhinos

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ZenfoldorVGI said:

I'm not really worried about the PSU, because I can replace that part. Imagine I have the best PSU ever built.


I just noticed this and I facepalmed

 

You do NOT want to cheap out on your PSU... it is arguably the most important piece in your PC

Worst case it fries everything in your PC, best case it works perfectly - somewhere in the middle your PC randomly shuts down lol



Unicorns ARE real - They are just fat, grey and called Rhinos

Tanstalas said:
ZenfoldorVGI said:

I'm not really worried about the PSU, because I can replace that part. Imagine I have the best PSU ever built.


I just noticed this and I facepalmed

 

You do NOT want to cheap out on your PSU... it is arguably the most important piece in your PC

Worst case it fries everything in your PC, best case it works perfectly - somewhere in the middle your PC randomly shuts down lol

It's also the last piece you pick. Don't worry, this ain't my first time around the yard, it's just been a while, and I want people to critique my choices. I already know they're pretty good, but this is helping, I've already found a better CPU for the same price, not thanks to a suggestion, but thanks to a comparison site someone linked earlier in this thread.

You can't recommend me a PSU, because you don't know how big of a PSU I need. Neither do I. Not yet, so it's irrelivant. I promise you this, when I do decide on a PSU, it will probably be the best one they make in whatever size I choose, and it will have at least 1 customer choice award at Newegg.



I don't need your console war.
It feeds the rich while it buries the poor.
You're power hungry, spinnin' stories, and bein' graphics whores.
I don't need your console war.

NO NO, NO NO NO.

ZenfoldorVGI said:
Tanstalas said:
ZenfoldorVGI said:

I'm not really worried about the PSU, because I can replace that part. Imagine I have the best PSU ever built.


I just noticed this and I facepalmed

 

You do NOT want to cheap out on your PSU... it is arguably the most important piece in your PC

Worst case it fries everything in your PC, best case it works perfectly - somewhere in the middle your PC randomly shuts down lol

It's also the last piece you pick. Don't worry, this ain't my first time around the yard, it's just been a while, and I want people to critique my choices. I already know they're pretty good, but this is helping, I've already found a better CPU for the same price, not thanks to a suggestion, but thanks to a comparison site someone linked earlier in this thread.

You can't recommend me a PSU, because you don't know how big of a PSU I need. Neither do I. Not yet, so it's irrelivant. I promise you this, when I do decide on a PSU, it will probably be the best one they make in whatever size I choose, and it will have at least 1 customer choice award at Newegg.

I usually just go with at least a 750 PSU and leave it at that :)

Just for fun I decided to put together a PC (not upgrading yet) since I will probably be upgradign in the near future.

I have upgraded my GPU to a 5870 so far, and ordered a 64G SSD just now

Anyhow:

IN WIN Maelstrom Black SECC(0.8~1.0mm) ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Model #:Maelstrom
Item #:N82E16811108190
$139.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108190


GIGABYTE GA-X58-USB3 LGA 1366 Intel X58 USB 3.0 ATX Intel MotherboardModel #:GA-X58-USB3
$199.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128456


SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100281VX-2SR Radeon HD 5870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card ...
Model #:100281VX-2SR
$401.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102872


CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power 
Model #:CMPSU-750TX
$146.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006


Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield 3.06GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor BX80601950
Model #:BX80601950
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115211


Kingston SSDNow V Series SNV425-S2/64GB 2.5" 64GB SATA II Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Model #:SNV425-S2/64GB
$119.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139132


G.SKILL PIS Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2200 (PC3 17600) Desktop Memory Model F3-17600CL7D-4GBPIS
Model #:F3-17600CL7D-4GBPIS
$163.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231322

 

Total price = $1431.43


Though that price is in Canadian funds, your price would probably be a little cheaper.
Granted I already have the GPU and the SSD (soon anyhow) so my price for everything else is a bit lower (around $900)
Add onto that like $50 for a DVD-ROM/CD-ROM combo drive



Unicorns ARE real - They are just fat, grey and called Rhinos

I just ordered this  case, lol, just to make this real:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160

It's going for cheaper than I thought, so I opted for it over the maelstrom for cable management.



I don't need your console war.
It feeds the rich while it buries the poor.
You're power hungry, spinnin' stories, and bein' graphics whores.
I don't need your console war.

NO NO, NO NO NO.

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Tanstalas said:
ZenfoldorVGI said:
Tanstalas said:
ZenfoldorVGI said:

I'm not really worried about the PSU, because I can replace that part. Imagine I have the best PSU ever built.


I just noticed this and I facepalmed

 

You do NOT want to cheap out on your PSU... it is arguably the most important piece in your PC

Worst case it fries everything in your PC, best case it works perfectly - somewhere in the middle your PC randomly shuts down lol

It's also the last piece you pick. Don't worry, this ain't my first time around the yard, it's just been a while, and I want people to critique my choices. I already know they're pretty good, but this is helping, I've already found a better CPU for the same price, not thanks to a suggestion, but thanks to a comparison site someone linked earlier in this thread.

You can't recommend me a PSU, because you don't know how big of a PSU I need. Neither do I. Not yet, so it's irrelivant. I promise you this, when I do decide on a PSU, it will probably be the best one they make in whatever size I choose, and it will have at least 1 customer choice award at Newegg.

I usually just go with at least a 750 PSU and leave it at that :)

Just for fun I decided to put together a PC (not upgrading yet) since I will probably be upgradign in the near future.

I have upgraded my GPU to a 5870 so far, and ordered a 64G SSD just now

Anyhow:

IN WIN Maelstrom Black SECC(0.8~1.0mm) ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Model #:Maelstrom
Item #:N82E16811108190
$139.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108190


GIGABYTE GA-X58-USB3 LGA 1366 Intel X58 USB 3.0 ATX Intel MotherboardModel #:GA-X58-USB3
$199.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128456


SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100281VX-2SR Radeon HD 5870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card ...
Model #:100281VX-2SR
$401.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102872


CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power 
Model #:CMPSU-750TX
$146.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006


Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield 3.06GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor BX80601950
Model #:BX80601950
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115211


Kingston SSDNow V Series SNV425-S2/64GB 2.5" 64GB SATA II Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Model #:SNV425-S2/64GB
$119.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139132


G.SKILL PIS Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2200 (PC3 17600) Desktop Memory Model F3-17600CL7D-4GBPIS
Model #:F3-17600CL7D-4GBPIS
$163.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231322

 

Total price = $1431.43


Though that price is in Canadian funds, your price would probably be a little cheaper.
Granted I already have the GPU and the SSD (soon anyhow) so my price for everything else is a bit lower (around $900)
Add onto that like $50 for a DVD-ROM/CD-ROM combo drive

You should be getting 6GB to take advantage of the triple channel motherboard.



Fumanchu said:

You should be getting 6GB to take advantage of the triple channel motherboard.

 

Funny you should say that - just did another "mock build" - this one is slightly better, and for about the same amount (other one had SSD and GPU as well - this one does not but has a non-stock CPU cooler and paste)

Actually saved this build to "The Wish List"

COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case

COOLER MASTER GX Series RS750-ACAAE3-US 750W ATX12V v2.31 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C8D

ASUS Sabertooth X58 LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield 3.06GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor BX80601950

COOLER MASTER Intel Core i7 compatible V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM

Total $1062.93 (but this build includes thermal paste and a non-stock CPU cooler) 






Unicorns ARE real - They are just fat, grey and called Rhinos

:( So annoying seeing the US/CAD subtotals for these systems.  I live in Australia where the dollar has almost reached parity with the US and is at least even with CAD, but for me to build that system over here would be roughly $1000 dearer.



Fumanchu said:

:( So annoying seeing the US/CAD subtotals for these systems.  I live in Australia where the dollar has almost reached parity with the US and is at least even with CAD, but for me to build that system over here would be roughly $1000 dearer.


Not our fault you live on a Penal Colony Island :P

 

EDIT: And your minimum wage I believe is stupidly high compared to Canada/USA so... :P



Unicorns ARE real - They are just fat, grey and called Rhinos

My only real suggestion is go with a Phenom X4 3.2Ghz for $20 more. Its a black edition and with that cooler you'll be able to overclock it if you so desire.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808

Everything else looks fine man.



Tease.