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I haven?t built an all new computer for about 4-5 years now. So feel free to make suggestions and voice any concerns. Also keep an eye out to make sure I haven?t made some incompatible combos. Thanks!
1. What YOUR PC will be used for.
Gaming is my main concern
2. What YOUR budget is.
$2000ish for the core components.
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
USA ? probably all from newegg
4. IF YOU have a brand preference.
none
5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
OS ? XP
6. IF YOU have searched and/or read similar threads.
Yup, quite a few. Needed something to do while waiting for 4870 release
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
I will do some overclocking, but its not a major thing for me.
8. WHEN do you plan to build it?
As soon as I finalize the parts, so hopefully within a week. Also have to get my hands on the GPU.
THE BUILD
CPU:
E8400 $189.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...px?Item=N82E1681911503
I hadn?t thought about aftermarket cooling, will that be necessary for any overclocking?
MB:
Gigabyte GA-X48-DS4 $224.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128336
Not completely sure about this, I picked this off the latest sticky builds. I noticed there is a DQ6 version, wondering if its worth the extra cash. Also wondering if i could go with something like the DFI x38.
GPU:
two 4870 crossfired $619.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...EPA=0&Description=4870
Based on the reviews I've read, I'm definetly wanting to go this route. Always wanted to try dual gpus and this seems like a good time to do it. Big question I have though is should I go for any particular brand?
RAM:
G.Skill 4gb (2x2) ddr2 1000 $84.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231145
PSU:
Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750W $129.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817139006
I'm assuming this is enough for crossfire based on the ati recommendations.
Hard Drive:
Western Digital 640GB $94.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822136218
I wanted to get the velociraptor but its out of the budget. Is it worth a future upgrade? Will i see better performance in gaming?
Case:
LIAN LI PC-A71B Black $225
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...2E16811112144&Tpk=a71b
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/vie....hmx?scriteria=BA24895
Had the Cooler Master Cosmos S RC-1100 but after reading some reviews on it, decided on the Lian Li instead. Still Open to suggestions though.
Monitor:
BenQ G2400WD 24inch $399.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824014173
Optical:
Lite-on DVD burner with Litescribe $31.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16827106072
I actually have a decent burner, BENQ 1655, which has an ATA interface. I dont know if its compatible with the motherboard. Is the PATA listed in the specs for a board an ATA interface? I'm a noob when in comes to SATA.
Total: $2006.90
Assuming my math is correct and I didnt leave anything out
1. What YOUR PC will be used for.
Gaming is my main concern
2. What YOUR budget is.
$2000ish for the core components.
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
USA ? probably all from newegg
4. IF YOU have a brand preference.
none
5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
OS ? XP
6. IF YOU have searched and/or read similar threads.
Yup, quite a few. Needed something to do while waiting for 4870 release
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
I will do some overclocking, but its not a major thing for me.
8. WHEN do you plan to build it?
As soon as I finalize the parts, so hopefully within a week. Also have to get my hands on the GPU.
THE BUILD
CPU:
E8400 $189.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...px?Item=N82E1681911503
I hadn?t thought about aftermarket cooling, will that be necessary for any overclocking?
MB:
Gigabyte GA-X48-DS4 $224.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128336
Not completely sure about this, I picked this off the latest sticky builds. I noticed there is a DQ6 version, wondering if its worth the extra cash. Also wondering if i could go with something like the DFI x38.
GPU:
two 4870 crossfired $619.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...EPA=0&Description=4870
Based on the reviews I've read, I'm definetly wanting to go this route. Always wanted to try dual gpus and this seems like a good time to do it. Big question I have though is should I go for any particular brand?
RAM:
G.Skill 4gb (2x2) ddr2 1000 $84.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231145
PSU:
Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750W $129.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817139006
I'm assuming this is enough for crossfire based on the ati recommendations.
Hard Drive:
Western Digital 640GB $94.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822136218
I wanted to get the velociraptor but its out of the budget. Is it worth a future upgrade? Will i see better performance in gaming?
Case:
LIAN LI PC-A71B Black $225
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...2E16811112144&Tpk=a71b
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/vie....hmx?scriteria=BA24895
Had the Cooler Master Cosmos S RC-1100 but after reading some reviews on it, decided on the Lian Li instead. Still Open to suggestions though.
Monitor:
BenQ G2400WD 24inch $399.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824014173
Optical:
Lite-on DVD burner with Litescribe $31.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16827106072
I actually have a decent burner, BENQ 1655, which has an ATA interface. I dont know if its compatible with the motherboard. Is the PATA listed in the specs for a board an ATA interface? I'm a noob when in comes to SATA.
Total: $2006.90
Assuming my math is correct and I didnt leave anything out