$1000 computer build

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MyComputer

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Hey guys im looking for some advice for a computer build

- Located in canada
- Willing to spend $1000, try to keep it as close as possible i dont want $1100+ < lower would be better thx
- Used for modern gaming, music and multitasking
- Prefer to buy at newegg or any other canadian store
- i need the computer + os + monitor

I want some advice on picking out parts, i want the best bang for the buck

Heres something i came up with, not sure if its good because im pretty new at these stuff but its under my budget

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147144
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254046
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102824
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153113
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231253
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.352979

Grand total -$1,009.10 = $999.1 after MIR
 
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philaaay

Member
Here's what I came up with:

MOBO

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131618

CPU

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103650

VIDEO CARD

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129139

RAM

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184

CPU COOLER

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118019

CASE

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133074

OS

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754

CD/DVD DRIVE

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030

HDD

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073

MONITOR

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236072

PSU

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159081

Total comes to about $995.39 - $10.00 mail-in rebate = $985.39!
 
FATALiiTYz

FATALiiTYz

New Member
Here's what I came up with:

Motherboard - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131618

CPU - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103650

VIDEO CARD - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161317&cm_re=5770-_-14-161-317-_-Product

RAM - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184

CPU COOLER - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16835118019

CASE - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produc..._re=coolermaster_storm-_-11-119-196-_-Product

OS - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754

CD/DVD DRIVE - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produc...06332&cm_re=Liteon_DVD-_-27-106-332-_-Product

HDD - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produc...283&cm_re=Caviar_Black-_-22-136-283-_-Product

MONITOR - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236072

PSU - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produc...89005&cm_re=Sclio_500w-_-17-189-005-_-Product


Edited your build a bit. No offense, but some of the parts you picked are terrible. I replaced the Coolmax PSU with an Xclio 500w, the 4870 with a HIS 5770, the case with a Coolermaster Storm Scout and the HDD with a W/D caviar black.
 
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philaaay

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Fatal1tyXx said:
Edited your build a bit. No offense, but some of the parts you picked are terrible. I replaced the Coolmax PSU with an Xclio 500w, the 4870 with a HIS 5770, the case with a Coolermaster Storm Scout and the HDD with a W/D caviar black.
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Haha no problem, we are trying to help him with the best build possible, right? :p
 
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MyComputer

New Member
Ty guys but i was trying to look for something total of $1000 after tax and shipping
Srry if i didnt make that clear before, i just dont got that much money spend =(
 
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daisymtc

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mobo + CPU combo, Biostar is not at top quality...
Consider these -
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.353293
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.349621

RAM, DDR3 1600 is just $10 more, worth considering
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211409
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

PSU - That thermaltake with low efficiency...
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030

HDD - Seagate is faster at same price
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395
 
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MyComputer

New Member
Thx, with those added in and a 5770 my new total is $1079

Any way to make it better or is this the best for the price?
 
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konsole

Member
remember that OEM windows will only be usable on that system, so you'll only be able to make minor changes to the hardware beyond which the OEM license wont be usable anymore. By the time you decide to make major upgrades to your system or buy a whole new system you may decide to go with a newer version of Windows but look at all the people that are still using XP even after 2 newer versions have been released. If the retail version can be transferred to a newer system(s) and basically atleast double the length of time you use that operating system, isnt it worth paying double for it?
 
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MyComputer

New Member
Hmmm, i do not intent to upgrade in a while and im also on a budget so a retail ver will not be an option.

I also got a question,
Will a HD 4850 play most modern games at a mid- high settings?
How is the quality of the case i picked? im not sure how to tell
 
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konsole

Member
If its the 1gb version then then ya mid settings will run smoothly, not high settings smoothly though for the highest end games like Crysis. For the case quality just read the reviews and weigh the pros vs the cons.
 
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MyComputer

New Member
KK thx
do i need a power cord? wireless adaptor? and a aftermarket heatsink? Thermal paste and such?

Need a lil help plz
My new build is something like this:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147144
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102824 < no money for 5770
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030 < no power cord?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211409
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.353293

Monitor- not sure which 1 is better (same price)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236072
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254046
Grand total is something around $1,022.18





Edit: is it better to unlock Phenom II X2 555 to x4 or get a i3?

i don't want anything going wrong during my first build
Ty for all ur help =P
 
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Drenlin

Drenlin

Active Member
In gaming performance, there won't be a big difference. The GPU will matter more.

When overclocked, there's not a huge difference in an i3 and a Phenom II quad in general use, and again, gaming performance will vary little.
 
maroon1

maroon1

New Member
Drenlin said:
When overclocked, there's not a huge difference in an i3 and a Phenom II quad in general use, and again, gaming performance will vary little.
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Can you guarantee that 555 can be unlocked to Quad ? Not all of them can be unlocked as far as I know

i3 performs much better than locked PII 555
 
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