Debating on building or buying.

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Originally posted by: surreal1221
Thanks for all the help guys.

I pulled the trigger on an i7 920 build. Came to grips that I can deal with hitting the top of my budget, and came pretty close. 997.91 total before s/h, 1024.81 after s/h, and $40 in MIR to put me at 984.81.

My rationalization process was that, if in the future I want to change a CPU or memory, it would be wise to do so without having to perhaps purchase a new motherboard again. We'll see if it pays off in the long run, but I do not plan on having to build a new box again for four more years. Upgrade here and there perhaps, put another hard drive in perhaps, etc.

We'll see. Thanks for all the help and suggestions though, that's what I love about Anandtech.

Which parts did you end up getting?

 

[surreal1221]

i7 920
MSI X58 Pro mobo
Crucial 6GB (3 x2gb) DDR3 1066
WD 500gb Caviar
Sapphire 4850 512mb
CoolerMaster 330 case
OCZ StealthXStream 600w PSU
Lite-On DVD Burner

 

[In2Photos]

Originally posted by: surreal1221
i7 920
MSI X58 Pro mobo
Crucial 6GB (3 x2gb) DDR3 1066
WD 500gb Caviar
Sapphire 4850 512mb
CoolerMaster 330 case
OCZ StealthXStream 600w PSU
Lite-On DVD Burner

Let us know how you like it!

 

[surreal1221]

Well, the build is complete.

Greatly enjoying it.

No problems with the install at all. All parts worked fine when they arrived, so that's another plus for Newegg. It's nice to finally be able to enjoy my games in high quality without any BSOD or any other numerous errors I was getting with my old box. Photo editing is also a breeze and a much needed stress relief now.

Thanks again everyone.

 

[In2Photos]

Originally posted by: surreal1221
Well, the build is complete.

Greatly enjoying it.

No problems with the install at all. All parts worked fine when they arrived, so that's another plus for Newegg. It's nice to finally be able to enjoy my games in high quality without any BSOD or any other numerous errors I was getting with my old box. Photo editing is also a breeze and a much needed stress relief now.

Thanks again everyone.

Congrats!