Starting from scratch, build me a computer!

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Stexer

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Okay, I'm starting from scratch again.

I'm looking to build a moderate budget gaming pc, looking to spend a maximum of $1100 with a 1080p monitor, and Windows 7 64 bit.

What I am looking for in terms of performance is to stream HD games (Starcraft 2, League of Legends) so basically I need to a CPU able to handle that. AMD/Intel it doesn't matter, but I need a good GPU system as well.

Please help me out, I am not familiar with great parts at all. All I know how to do is put them together, lol.

Parts need to be ordered from Newegg or TigerDirect.
 
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S.T.A.R.S.

S.T.A.R.S.

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Do you want desktop PC or a laptop for this kinds of things?

Send me a private message if you want.



Cheers!
 
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Stexer

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S.T.A.R.S. said:
Do you want desktop PC or a laptop for this kinds of things?

Send me a private message if you want.



Cheers!
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I want a desktop PC, I already have a laptop that I use for college and stuff, but I would like to get a gaming PC so I can game.
 
JareeB

JareeB

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Stexer said:
I want a desktop PC, I already have a laptop that I use for college and stuff, but I would like to get a gaming PC so I can game.
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is the is 1100$ just for the tower or is it for the monitor, keyboard, mouse, ext
 
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Stexer

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Okay, so I think I want to build it myself. Here are some more indepth budget restrictions:

-Must be a maximum of $1000 shipped
-Must have a 1080p Monitor included
-Must have Window 7 included in price
-Must have keyboard and mouse included
-Must have Wireless Adapter included
-Must be ordered from Newegg or TigerDirect

What comes to mind is a Phenom II build. Please let me know what you think would be best for me.
 
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gamerwithoutrig

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I'll try, just give me some time! :)

edit: I can't, I always go way over budget..

''A wise man once said: Go big or go home''.
 
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Benny Boy

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This crossfire setup leaves about $250 for case/monitor/kybrd-mse.

SAPPHIRE 100312SR Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
　
ASRock 870 EXTREME3 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

A-DATA Gaming Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory
　
XFX P1-650X-CAG9 650W ATX12V 2.2 / ESP12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power ...
　
SEADATE BARACUDA 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM
 
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Stexer

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Benny Boy said:
This crossfire setup leaves about $250 for case/monitor/kybrd-mse.

SAPPHIRE 100312SR Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
　
ASRock 870 EXTREME3 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

A-DATA Gaming Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory
　
XFX P1-650X-CAG9 650W ATX12V 2.2 / ESP12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power ...
　
SEADATE BARACUDA 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM
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Will a 650W PSU be able to power everything with the 6950?

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Modified that a little bit. I can save some money by going with a Radeon HD 6850 rather than the 6950. I went ahead and changed that, so I am not doing the combo. With that, keyboard, monitor, mouse, and an Antec 300 case, and everything else, the total is just under $1050. I can deal with the extra $75ish for shipping and taxes and everything like that.

Your math was wrong when you did that, the total comes out to around $850 which leaves only $150 for everything else. So, here is the list of what I have:

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=22311508

The combo doesn't go to this wish list, so you have to add in the combo price of roughly $150.
 
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Benny Boy

Benny Boy

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Stexer said:
Will a 650W PSU be able to power everything with the 6950?
Modified that a little bit. I can save some money by going with a Radeon HD 6850 rather than the 6950. I went ahead and changed that, so I am not doing the combo. With that, keyboard, monitor, mouse, and an Antec 300 case, and everything else, the total is just under $1050. I can deal with the extra $75ish for shipping and taxes and everything like that.
Your math was wrong when you did that, the total comes out to around $850 which leaves only $150 for everything else. So, here is the list of what I have:
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=22311508
The combo doesn't go to this wish list, so you have to add in the combo price of roughly $150.
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650w is a liitle off balance for 1 or 2 6950's actually. Too much for 1 and not enough for crossfire.
Power Supply (PSU) Tech Guide
Don't know what happened with the math. I let the cart add things. Maybe deals changed.
Anyways, I wouldn't go with the mb in your list. The chipsets are getting dated and doesn't CF well if your planning that. If not, newer chipset mb anyways, and about a 550w psu.
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I went with this:
Stexer said:
$1100 with a 1080 monitor, keyboard, mouse, and tower.
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I've changed the ps to accomodate 2-6950's. With the 1-6950, the total (unless you live where there's tax) is under $775 even tho the psu cost went up. I's after ship and rebates and promo codes and maybe the gift card.
Benny Boy said:
SAPPHIRE 100312SR Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
ASRock 870 EXTREME3 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
A-DATA Gaming Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory
XFX Black Edition P1-750B-CAG9 750W ATX12V v2.2 / ESP12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular ...
SEADATE BARACUDA 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM
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The Antec 300 has just about zero for managing the cables.
 
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