First Build Ever

Hyde01

Hyde01

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Hey guys, just making a wishlist here for when ive got the extra cash.

Now I know "first builds" and " I want to play Crysis on MAX settings!! =D" is getting really freakin old. But hey, come time I have cash, I don't want to build a mediocre computer. Im using Crysis as a measuring device; goal: have a computer powerful enough to play Crysis on Very High in 1440x900 resolution.

That'll make me a happy panda :D

Now im trying to build a computer as low a cost as possible but still play Crysis without a hitch. This is a my first build, not too computer savvy yet, but I understand things well enough. As you'll read, I plan on taking 2 GeForce 8800 GT's and linking them through SLI. As I see this is the most cost effective way (at $150 per card x 2 = $300-$320) of getting a very powerful graphics setup.

Let me know what you guys think and please let me know if im missing anything or totally got something wrong or whatever :rolleyes:

Heres the list ive built so far:

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488

OCZ ReaperX HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2RPX800EB4GK - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227278

NZXT Alpha Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with Open Window - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146041

ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi AM2+/AM2 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131224

2x EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130318

LOGISYS Computer PS575XBK 575W ATX12V SLI Ready Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817170017

AMD Phenom 9850 BLACK EDITION 2.5GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HD985ZXAGHBOX - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103249

Seagate ST3640323AS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148335

Acer AL2216Wbd Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP support - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009094

ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model DRW-2014L1T - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135156

COOLER MASTER GeminII S RR-CCH-PBU1-GP 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103046

Scythe S-FLEX SFF21E 120mm Case Fan - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185005

VIGOR iSURF II HCC-S2BL Aluminum HDD Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835702006

Ive already got a keyboard/mouse and speakers that im entirely happy with =D No need for them.

Trying to keep the price reasonable, so far im at about $1500-$1600
 
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I'm not a pro on builds, i usually base on AMD platforms because of the price, but just a little FYI: 2x the cards does not mean 2x the power. You might want to go with intel for a gaming build, that is what i amt trying to say.
 
For what you want, i suggest an E8400/E8500 for your processor, or if you REALLY want quad get a Q9450. As for graphics, get a 4870 or a GTX 280 and go SLI later. I think either of those are around the same power as 2 8800gt's. My pref is the 4870. Good build otherwise;)
 
First off I would highly reccomend changing from two video cards in SLi to one video card of a higher model, as this will give you more performance now (as some performance is lost in SLi) and the ability to change to SLi later in time for a performance jump.

So I would reccomend you get a 9 series, or a 280 or somethin': http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&N=2000380048 106792522&name=GeForce 9 series or http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=GTX+280&x=0&y=0

HDD coolers aren't really necessary, so if your looking to drop the cost, I would recommend leaving it behind.

I'd agree with Visy on the suggestion of going with Intel.

Also, NZXT is an alright brand of computer chassis, although I would highly recommend using the cash you save from going with a single card build to get a case made by a better known brand such as Antec, or CoolerMaster.

Remember btw, this is just my opinion guys.
 
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Thanks for the advice!
Your right, didn't even realize that bored didn't support SLI lol

Ok, looked at the parts you guys suggested and did some comparing, ect. I feel more comfortable with this setup now. Here are the new items im going with/changed to.

DUEL GeForce 9800 GTX's!!! haha

2x EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX(G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130339

COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail (this case seems much better:D)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Yorkfield 2.66GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80569Q9450 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115042

ASUS P5N-D LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131232

So far now with EVERYTHING im at about $1530...ill round up =P

$1600
 
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