Need suggestions for my first build...

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Metalflame25

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Hey guys, I need some suggestions for my first ever build. I kinda have an idea but the are alot of things to take in consideration.

First, I have around $900-$1000 for the build. I want it for gaming of course.

Second, the electricity where I am from is very weak. So I don't think anything too big won't work because electricity here fails.

I've seen Quad Core processors that only use 65W. Should I take them in consideration?

Around a 9800 GT will work for me.

If anyone could give me an idea for a good build It will be very apreciated :).

Thanks!
 
$1030 list before MIR, shipping and tax exclude.

Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202

Foxconn Renaissance LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102824

Patriot Viper 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model PVT36G1333ELK - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220369

SAPPHIRE 100245HDMI Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102824
4850 is better than 9800GT. It worth extra $10 for its performance

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3750528AS 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148445
I don't know how big HDD you need...

OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022
550W PSU should allow you to support any upgrade with single video card. this PSU provide good value if the MIR working.

Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030

Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116677


If you want to spend less, go for Phenom II setup

Phenom II 955 + GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P + 2 x 2GB RAM

It should come down to approx. $810
 
Hey thanks for the suggestions. I forgot to mention a few other things. I really don't like Radeon Cards I really want Nvidia. Also, remember that i7 consumes alot of electricity (if im not mistaken).
 
Metalflame25 said:
Hey thanks for the suggestions. I forgot to mention a few other things. I really don't like Radeon Cards I really want Nvidia. Also, remember that i7 consumes alot of electricity (if im not mistaken).
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it's a 130W quad core that's not that bad =]
 
Metalflame25 said:
Well compare 130W to 65W. Man I don't know i7 is good im gonna think about it... :rolleyes: :P
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Core i7 is currently the best desktop CPU.
if you don't like 4850, just get a GTS 250.

If you care for the power consumption, CPU go for AMD Phenom II X4 905e, HDD get Western Digital Caviar Green series, PSU go for ENERMAX PRO82+
 
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IF you're worried about uninterrupted power - I'd look at a Battery Backup Surge Protector outlet. APC has some good ones. I've got an APC 350 on my PC - mainly to keep from having to reset my surge protector when the lights flicker or power goes out during a storm.
 
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