Hi all! Planning to do a build to replace my currently outdated computer. I've never done a computer build or overclocked before, so any advice is appreciated.
Newbie questionnaire:
1: PC will be used for music editing with Reason 4, game programming and some gaming (MMOs, Starcraft 2, Spore, HL2/Source stuff)
2: Budget is ~$1500 for everything (including monitor, keyb/mouse)
3: Buying in USA
4: No brand preferences. Not planning SLI/Crossfire, but planning potential Processor/Video Card upgrade.
5: No reused parts
6: I've done research here and newegg, I've picked out below what I feel should be a good setup for me. Mainly looking for a sanity check and any newbie advice or recommendations for better parts.
7: Have never OCed, but planning on trying with this build. I intend to keep it as simple as I can. From what I've read it's not too hard with this CPU/board combo.
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CPU: E6750 ($195)
Motherboard: Gigabyte DS3R ($130)
CPU Heatsink: AC Freezer Pro 7 ($20)
Video Card: HIS X1950Pro 512MB PCIe x16 ($180 - $40 rebate)
RAM: Patriot 2x1GB (2 sets) ($190 - $40 rebate)
Case: Antec 900 ($120)
Hard Drive: Samsung 500GB ($110)
Power Supply: Corsair 450W ($80 - $10 rebate)
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DVD Drive: Samsung CD/DVD Burner ($32) </a>
OS: Vista 64 bit Home Premium ($112)
Keyboard: Logitech G15 ($72)
Mouse: Logitech MX518 ($40)
Monitor: Chimei 22" ($240 - $30 rebate)
Total: ~$1550 on Newegg before rebates
Footnote: My intention is to upgrade to a Penryn quadcore and DX10 Video card when they are available and cheaper (12-18 months, I hope), hence the dualcore and X1950Pro now. Is this a good idea?
Also, having never done a build, what tools will I need? Can you recommend a toolset if I'll need one?
One more thing: Is it worthwhile to get the 512MB version of the X1950Pro over the 256MB version? What about 575/590 clock? I don't know if I'll try to OC the card or not.
Thanks in advance!
Newbie questionnaire:
1: PC will be used for music editing with Reason 4, game programming and some gaming (MMOs, Starcraft 2, Spore, HL2/Source stuff)
2: Budget is ~$1500 for everything (including monitor, keyb/mouse)
3: Buying in USA
4: No brand preferences. Not planning SLI/Crossfire, but planning potential Processor/Video Card upgrade.
5: No reused parts
6: I've done research here and newegg, I've picked out below what I feel should be a good setup for me. Mainly looking for a sanity check and any newbie advice or recommendations for better parts.
7: Have never OCed, but planning on trying with this build. I intend to keep it as simple as I can. From what I've read it's not too hard with this CPU/board combo.
***
CPU: E6750 ($195)
Motherboard: Gigabyte DS3R ($130)
CPU Heatsink: AC Freezer Pro 7 ($20)
Video Card: HIS X1950Pro 512MB PCIe x16 ($180 - $40 rebate)
RAM: Patriot 2x1GB (2 sets) ($190 - $40 rebate)
Case: Antec 900 ($120)
Hard Drive: Samsung 500GB ($110)
Power Supply: Corsair 450W ($80 - $10 rebate)
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827151153">
DVD Drive: Samsung CD/DVD Burner ($32) </a>
OS: Vista 64 bit Home Premium ($112)
Keyboard: Logitech G15 ($72)
Mouse: Logitech MX518 ($40)
Monitor: Chimei 22" ($240 - $30 rebate)
Total: ~$1550 on Newegg before rebates
Footnote: My intention is to upgrade to a Penryn quadcore and DX10 Video card when they are available and cheaper (12-18 months, I hope), hence the dualcore and X1950Pro now. Is this a good idea?
Also, having never done a build, what tools will I need? Can you recommend a toolset if I'll need one?
One more thing: Is it worthwhile to get the 512MB version of the X1950Pro over the 256MB version? What about 575/590 clock? I don't know if I'll try to OC the card or not.
Thanks in advance!