Advice on how build Intel core i7 or equivilant PC!

[Cloud_Golf]

ALCON,

I am through w/Dell Computers!!!! I purchased a Dell XPS 400 two years ago only to have the MB go bad and zero support from Dell (warranty expired!!!).

I want to build my very own computer that will have some longevity, durability, and quality to it. I like the Intel i7 quad core extreme but, it is very expensive so I am leaning more towards the AMD 3.2+ GHZ.

I will be doing a lot of video making/editing, pictures, some gaming, etc. So, I want a really fast computer system w/o paying Dell for it!!!! I really hate Dell now that I've had several systems I bought go bad on me from them.

I still have my Dell HD capable flat screen monitor, logitech keyboard/mouse, Dell speaker system. I also have 4GB of DDR2 RAM in the system that I may be able to use unless you think DDR3 would be more beneficial. I also just put in a new DVD burner (not Blue Ray). I may want to add that to the build.

I am on a budget, so I'll need to keep the build at around $1K!

Your help/advice is very much appreciated in advance!

 

[jevery]

I like this build. Except replace the PSU with this one. For a total of $990.

 

[PatPheFox]

u said "dell" 7 times

this cpu is nice, you may be tempted to not go for the black edition but it is worth it later, when you want to overclock, trust me you will!

i dont want to choose a mobo until i know what the ram operates at. the mhz

I like this build. Except replace the PSU with this one. For a total of $990.

when i add those to my cart it says some of them are out of stock

 

[Cloud_Golf]

u said "dell" 7 times

this cpu is nice, you may be tempted to not go for the black edition but it is worth it later, when you want to overclock, trust me you will!

i dont want to choose a mobo until i know what the ram operates at. the mhz




when i add those to my cart it says some of them are out of stock

Dell 7 Times? Hmmm...might be the frustration/grief I'm feeling towards them right now. I just can't bare to give them any more of my hard earned money only to get a hunk of junk that will last a couple of years.

 

[pies]

If you go i7 you'll be needing ddr3.
This is an example that will put you over budget 50$ plus shipping
See what others come up with
Motherboard CPU combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.216038 450$
Ram- 6gb gskill 1333mhz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231223 105$
GPU-Sapphire XFX 4870
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150394 150$
Hard drive Western digital 750gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136359 -60$
Case/os combo 174$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.205088.11-129-066
PSU-Corsair 650watt psu 100$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

 

[Bodaggit23]

Here's a Core i7 build

$997.92 before shipping and rebates:
$977.92 After Rebates

Core i7 920 ($279.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202

Foxconn FlamingBlade GTI LGA 1366 ($174.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186170

OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 ($99.99)
($89.99 After Rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227365

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX ($99.99)
($89.99 After Rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

XFX HD-485X-ZDFC Radeon HD 4850 1GB ($117.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150351

Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB ($69.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136320

RAIDMAX Tornado Computer Case ($44.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156223

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit ($109.99)
Includes free Windows 7 upgrade coupon
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116677

 

[Cloud_Golf]

Here's a Core i7 build

$997.92 before shipping and rebates:
$977.92 After Rebates

Core i7 920 ($279.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202

Foxconn FlamingBlade GTI LGA 1366 ($174.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186170

OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 ($99.99)
($89.99 After Rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227365

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX ($99.99)
($89.99 After Rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

XFX HD-485X-ZDFC Radeon HD 4850 1GB ($117.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150351

Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB ($69.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136320

RAIDMAX Tornado Computer Case ($44.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156223

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit ($109.99)
Includes free Windows 7 upgrade coupon
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116677

What are your thoughts on these components?
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=12206786

 

[Bodaggit23]

I think the Wish List is a Secure list, and not a Shared List.

Therefore, I cannot see it.

 

[Cloud_Golf]

I think the Wish List is a Secure list, and not a Shared List.

Therefore, I cannot see it.

Ooops! Sorry I guess I had to share it. I went ahead and shared it on Newegg.com. Please retry.

 

[Bodaggit23]

It can take up to 24 hours for the list to become public.

Just post links to the components.

 

[Jamin43]

I am on a budget, so I'll need to keep the build at around $1K!

Your help/advice is very much appreciated in advance!

Do you live within driving distance of a Microcenter. If so - you can save some coin on teh Core i7. I got mine for 215.00.

 

[Cloud_Golf]

Do you live within driving distance of a Microcenter. If so - you can save some coin on teh Core i7. I got mine for 215.00.

Are you referring to Silicon Valley? If so, yes I'm only a little over an hour away. Do they give you a price break?

 

[Cloud_Golf]

It can take up to 24 hours for the list to become public.

Just post links to the components.

Let's try this...

Qty. Image Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price
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Update11-129-021 Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Model #:Nine Hundred
Item #:N82E16811129021
Return Policy:Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
In Stock
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Save Cancel $139.99 -$30.00 Instant $109.99
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Update13-131-366 ASUS M4A78T-E AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Model #:M4A78T-E
Item #:N82E16813131366
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Mail in Rebate Card13-131-366

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Update14-130-339 EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Model #:512-P3-N871-AR
Item #:N82E16814130339
Return Policy:VGA Replacement Only Return Policy
In Stock
Mail in Rebate14-130-339

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Save Cancel $139.99 -$10.00 Instant $129.99
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Update17-139-006 CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail
Model #:CMPSU-750TX
Item #:N82E16817139006
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Mail in Rebate Card17-139-006

Note (Add17-139-006)


Save Cancel $179.99 -$60.00 Instant $119.99
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Update19-103-674 AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ955FBGIBOX - Retail
Model #:HDZ955FBGIBOX
Item #:N82E16819103674
Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add19-103-674)


Save Cancel $209.99 $209.99
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Update20-231-225 G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ - Retail
Model #:F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ
Item #:N82E16820231225
Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add20-231-225)


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Update22-148-445 Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3750528AS 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
Model #:ST3750528AS
Item #:N82E16822148445
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
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Update24-236-049 ASUS VW246H Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
Model #:VW246H
Item #:N82E16824236049
Return Policy:Monitor Replacement Only Return Policy
In Stock
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Save Cancel $219.99 $219.99
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Update27-106-325 LITE-ON Black 4X Blu-ray Reader SATA Model iHOS104-06 - OEM
Model #:iHOS104-06
Item #:N82E16827106325
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
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Update27-136-147 LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model GH22LP20 LightScribe Support - OEM
Model #:GH22LP20
Item #:N82E16827136147
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
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Update32-116-678 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 64-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee - OEM
Model #:66R-03061
Item #:N82E16832116678
Return Policy:Software Return Policy
In Stock

 

[bomberboysk]

Are you referring to Silicon Valley? If so, yes I'm only a little over an hour away. Do they give you a price break?

http://microcenter.com/single_produ...dium=leader_bnr&utm_campaign=hmpg_intel_i7920http://microcenter.com/

 

[Cloud_Golf]

Do you live within driving distance of a Microcenter. If so - you can save some coin on teh Core i7. I got mine for 215.00.

Would you say that is better than the 3.o+ AMD processor? Also, which Mobo would you suggest using? I keep hearing a lot about the ASUS Rampage Extreme!?

 

[Jamin43]

Are you referring to Silicon Valley? If so, yes I'm only a little over an hour away. Do they give you a price break?

It looks like they have a store in 2 locations in CA. One of them is Silicon Valley.

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0302727

The store is selling the Core i7 for $199 ( + local sales tax ). Silicon Valley has 147 in stock. :good:

I'll leave the recommendations of MOBO to others. I've only built one PC ( the core i7 )- and am still learning alot. I went with the Gigabyte UD4P for values / feature. Relatively inexpensive / reliable brand / good reviews on NewEgg / lots of USB ports. When the PC gets older - I intend to OC it - and this board was the one used in Gigabyte's overclocking competition - so I figured it's a good foundation.

 

[Jamin43]

Would you say that is better than the 3.o+ AMD processor? Also, which Mobo would you suggest using? I keep hearing a lot about the ASUS Rampage Extreme!?

Yes - it's a better chip than the AMD phenom II.

For gaming - they are comparable - but for video editing and multi-threaded applications - it's a faster cpu even at 2.66 clock speed. If you look up some benchmarks - you can see there are some functions taht the core i7 blows the doors off the AMD and any other chip out there.

Adobe Photoshop ( less time is better )
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/...-Photoshop-CS-4,Prix_fpricex200b350,1387.html

Anti-Virus ( lower time is better )
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/...i-Virus-8.5.287,Prix_fpricex200b350,1381.html

Video Transcoding ( lower time is better )
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2009-desktop-cpu-charts/DivX-6.8.3,Prix_fpricex200b350,1382.html

Image Rendering ( lower time is better )
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/...ts/3DS-Max-2009,Prix_fpricex200b350,1380.html

Here's a collection of Benchmark Data for all the available CPU's out there. For gaming comparison and otherwise.
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2009-desktop-cpu-charts/benchmarks,60.html

 

[Jamin43]

This is a good read on installing the core i7 CPU onto the 1366 socket on your MOBO. If it's your first build - you might want to give it a read.

http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2385

 

[Bodaggit23]

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