New Build :D

MercifulJar · 10-22-2009, 10:32 PM

Last time, I decided to save my money and wait for i5 and window 7 to come out. This time, I have decided it is time to build my new computer again.

The spec of the the current system I'm using right now

Pentium 4 1.8GHz
1Gb DDR Ram
36GB IDE Harddrive
Fx5200 GPU
IDE CD Rom

And this is the build for my new computer :3 ----------------------Edited

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-GP 120mm
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116754

ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186020

COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.273732

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail
MSI P55-CD53 LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.273111

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231278

ASUS EAH4870 DK/HTDI/1GD5 Radeon HD 4870 Dark Knight 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-291-_-Product

LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS50 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136167

My budget is about $1000. Is it worth it to spend more than $1000 on a pc? I'm looking for the best bang for the buck. I probably won't be upgrading my computer for a long time. I will be using this computer to play game mostly, watching videos and using photoshop. The games I'm looking forward to play is L4D2, SC2, Diablo 3, Massive Effect.

Stoic Sentinel · 10-22-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MercifulJar

Last time, I decided to save my money and wait for i5 and window 7 to come out. This time, I have decided it is time to build my new computer again.

The spec of the the current system I'm using right now

Pentium 4 1.8GHz
1Gb DDR Ram
36GB IDE Harddrive
Fx5200 GPU
IDE CD Rom

And this is the build for my new computer :3

Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136320

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231277

GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD3L LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128406

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115215

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-GP 120mm
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116754

ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186020

GPU
I couldn't decide if I should go with a 5850 right now or grab a cheap GPU and wait for the price of 5850 to drop. My current Monitor is only 17inches, 1280x1024 resolution. I'm was thinking of getting an Asus 21 or 24 inches monitor with the 5850. Or suggests a better alternative if you could.

Case
I don't know if I should go for an Antec Three Hundred or Antec Nine Hundred.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-042-_-Product
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129058

Dvd Drive
I don't know which dvd drive I should get.

My budget is about $1000. Is it worth it to spend more than $1000 on a pc? I'm looking for the best bang for the buck. I probably won't be upgrading my computer for a long time. I will be using this computer to play game mostly, watching videos and using photoshop. The games I'm looking forward to play is L4D2, SC2, Diablo 3, Massive Effect.

None, if you want a nice, cheap, full tower case with amazing air-flow, you might want to invest in the HAF 932. Are you going to be burning discs or just reading them?

***EDIT***
Unless, of course, that pushes it over budget.

Damorian · 10-22-2009, 11:08 PM

Looks like a solid build to me. Your graphics card situation sounds like it's mostly up to your patience. As for a monitor, I got an Asus 21.5" monitor 1920x1080 with hdmi in and built in speakers. It's got a very nice picture and is very spatious. However, I got this particular one because I also play my 360 on it, so you might be able to get something a bit cheaper without it.

imsati · 10-22-2009, 11:14 PM

Gigabyte MoBo's FTW! Personally, I'd go with the 300 over the 9, but that's just me. You'll most-likely go back and forth looking at the pictures of each for at least another hour, switching towards what you like more every 10 minutes

Both are nice, but if you want to save the money (or have a bit extra to play with on other parts the build) grab the 300.

linkin93 · 10-23-2009, 07:08 AM

get the HAF 922 case. it's a tweaked 932 and it weighs 10 pounds less, and is wider so you can fit more stuff in it.

Stoic Sentinel · 10-23-2009, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkin93

get the HAF 922 case. it's a tweaked 932 and it weighs 10 pounds less, and is wider so you can fit more stuff in it.

I've owned both cases one time or another. Where'd all the extra weight come from xD

JCP21 · 10-23-2009, 06:40 PM

Antec cases seem to get quite dusty, well mine seems to, if your a dab hand with a hoover then its ok

MercifulJar · 10-24-2009, 04:39 AM

My final build

LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS50 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136167

Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136320

ASUS EAH4870 DK/HTDI/1GD5 Radeon HD 4870 Dark Knight 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported ... - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121291

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006

ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186020

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-GP 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long ... - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.276553

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail
GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD2 LGA 1156 Intel P55 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.270438

This comes out to be a total of $906.10 after mail in rebate.

I don't know if I should get a new montior or not. Since my 17" is still in good condition.

Acer H213H bmid Black 21.5" 5ms HDMI Full HD 1080P
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009157
$149.99 Free Shipping

or

ASUS VH222H Black 21.5" 5ms HDMI Widescreen 16:9 Full HD 1080P
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-053-_-Product
$149.99 after $10.00 Mail-In Rebate + $15 shipping

Thanks for the suggestion guys but I'm going to go with an Antec 300.

Also, I changed the motherboard to a Micro ATX and decided to get the 4870 dark knight. I have one question though. Do I need to buy a sound card for sound? Many Thanks

imsati · 10-24-2009, 06:31 AM

>>Do I need to buy a sound card for sound? Many Thanks

That MoBo has plenty of built-in sound power, but you can still buy a sound card if you have a higher-end speaker setup. What MoBo did you finally go with?

Fatback · 10-24-2009, 10:41 AM

If you ever plane on going with Crossfire or SLI GPU's then go with an AMD or i7 build. The Socket 1156 motherboards only offer 8x,8x crossfire and SLI.This pretty much make crossfire or SLI with the i5 pointless. So if you have plains for future Crossfire or SLI then don't wast your money on the i5.

As for your build it looks pretty good. The only thing I would change is the graphics card to a 4890 or 5850. The 5850 isn't coming down in price any time soon so don't hold your breath for it. IMO Also don't get an Antec case everybody as an Antec mix it up. Go with the haf 922, Storm Scout, V9, CM RC-690, AZZA Helios, or anything from Lian Li.

Edit: Oh yea get some of this thermal past Shin Etsu X23-7783D it's the past on the market.

10-22-2009, 10:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
MercifulJar New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 18	New Build :D Last time, I decided to save my money and wait for i5 and window 7 to come out. This time, I have decided it is time to build my new computer again. The spec of the the current system I'm using right now Pentium 4 1.8GHz 1Gb DDR Ram 36GB IDE Harddrive Fx5200 GPU IDE CD Rom And this is the build for my new computer :3 ----------------------Edited CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006 COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-GP 120mm http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065 Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116754 ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186020 COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.273732 Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail MSI P55-CD53 LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.273111 G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231278 ASUS EAH4870 DK/HTDI/1GD5 Radeon HD 4870 Dark Knight 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-291-_-Product LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS50 - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136167 My budget is about $1000. Is it worth it to spend more than $1000 on a pc? I'm looking for the best bang for the buck. I probably won't be upgrading my computer for a long time. I will be using this computer to play game mostly, watching videos and using photoshop. The games I'm looking forward to play is L4D2, SC2, Diablo 3, Massive Effect. Last edited by MercifulJar; 10-25-2009 at 02:55 AM.

10-22-2009, 11:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Damorian Silver Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 116	Looks like a solid build to me. Your graphics card situation sounds like it's mostly up to your patience. As for a monitor, I got an Asus 21.5" monitor 1920x1080 with hdmi in and built in speakers. It's got a very nice picture and is very spatious. However, I got this particular one because I also play my 360 on it, so you might be able to get something a bit cheaper without it. __________________ My general cleaning guide: www.thegreatdamorian.com/howtos/fixit.html A few tips on computer building: http://www.thegreatdamorian.com/howtos/diycomptips.html

10-22-2009, 11:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
imsati VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 3,094	Gigabyte MoBo's FTW! Personally, I'd go with the 300 over the 9, but that's just me. You'll most-likely go back and forth looking at the pictures of each for at least another hour, switching towards what you like more every 10 minutes Both are nice, but if you want to save the money (or have a bit extra to play with on other parts the build) grab the 300. __________________ --Jay Creepy Lurker Guy

10-23-2009, 07:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
linkin93 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NSW, Australia Age: 16 Posts: 2,377	get the HAF 922 case. it's a tweaked 932 and it weighs 10 pounds less, and is wider so you can fit more stuff in it. __________________ System CM Storm Scout - Asus P5N-E SLI - Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 3.02Ghz - 2x1GB Corsair XMS2 @ 900mhz - Sapphire HD 3870 - WD 250GB Caviar SE16 - SHAW 860W - Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Perhiprials Logitech G5 Mouse - Logitech R-10 Speakers - Targus Keyboard - HP L1470 17" 1280x1024 Monitor

10-24-2009, 06:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
imsati VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 3,094	>>Do I need to buy a sound card for sound? Many Thanks That MoBo has plenty of built-in sound power, but you can still buy a sound card if you have a higher-end speaker setup. What MoBo did you finally go with? __________________ --Jay Creepy Lurker Guy

10-23-2009, 06:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
JCP21 banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 36	Antec cases seem to get quite dusty, well mine seems to, if your a dab hand with a hoover then its ok

10-24-2009, 04:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
MercifulJar New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 18	My final build LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS50 - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136167 Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136320 ASUS EAH4870 DK/HTDI/1GD5 Radeon HD 4870 Dark Knight 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported ... - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121291 CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006 ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186020 COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 compatible RR-B10-212P-GP 120mm "heatpipe direct contact" Long ... - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065 Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.276553 Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD2 LGA 1156 Intel P55 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.270438 This comes out to be a total of $906.10 after mail in rebate. I don't know if I should get a new montior or not. Since my 17" is still in good condition. Acer H213H bmid Black 21.5" 5ms HDMI Full HD 1080P http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009157 $149.99 Free Shipping or ASUS VH222H Black 21.5" 5ms HDMI Widescreen 16:9 Full HD 1080P http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-053-_-Product $149.99 after $10.00 Mail-In Rebate + $15 shipping Thanks for the suggestion guys but I'm going to go with an Antec 300. Also, I changed the motherboard to a Micro ATX and decided to get the 4870 dark knight. I have one question though. Do I need to buy a sound card for sound? Many Thanks

10-24-2009, 10:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Fatback Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kannapolis, NC Age: 18 Posts: 2,524	If you ever plane on going with Crossfire or SLI GPU's then go with an AMD or i7 build. The Socket 1156 motherboards only offer 8x,8x crossfire and SLI.This pretty much make crossfire or SLI with the i5 pointless. So if you have plains for future Crossfire or SLI then don't wast your money on the i5. As for your build it looks pretty good. The only thing I would change is the graphics card to a 4890 or 5850. The 5850 isn't coming down in price any time soon so don't hold your breath for it. IMO Also don't get an Antec case everybody as an Antec mix it up. Go with the haf 922, Storm Scout, V9, CM RC-690, AZZA Helios, or anything from Lian Li. Edit: Oh yea get some of this thermal past Shin Etsu X23-7783D it's the past on the market. __________________ Display: 40" Polaroid LCD TV Mobo: ASUS M4A78-EM CPU:AMD Phenom X3 8650 @2.6Ghz RAM: 4GB OCZ Blade Series @908Mhz GPU: XFX HD 4850 512MB PSU: 400w Corsair HDD: OS:250GB Seagate 7200.10/Storage:WD Caviar Blue 320GB OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit/Linux Ubuntu 32bit Fatback Definition

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