New Build

[F430ZR]

Ok guys here's the deal; I need a new computer. I've been doing some research to try and figure out what I want/need out of a new build. I've got a budget of around $1500. I'll need an OS, mouse, and keyboard. I have a 32" lcd that I could use as a monitor, but I would also be open to buying a dedicated monitor.

The computer will be used for general computing, gaming (WoW, Call of Duty, Diablo III, etc.), programming, and eventually some video editing. I want to be able to play current games at the highest settings possible.

I was looking at the i5 750 and the Phenom II X4 965. I'm also open to other suggestions as well.

If someone could throw together a quick build I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[FATALiiTYz]

Here we go. This build should serve you well for a long time.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215&cm_re=i5_750-_-19-115-215-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188055

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...(2_x_2gb)_240-pin_ddr3-_-20-231-279-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371021&cm_re=650w-_-17-371-021-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150491&cm_re=5850-_-14-150-491-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236052

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126034

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...255&cm_re=microsoft_x8-_-26-105-255-_-Product

 

[ganzey]

better mouse for cheaper if you get the rebates

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104261

 

[Analizer]

I would suggest a different motherboard for i5 750.

Lets say this one; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...131404&cm_re=asus_1156-_-13-131-404-_-Product

and a different PSU, which could be; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006&Tpk=corsair 750

 

[F430ZR]

Why would you suggest that motherboard over the previous one?

Here's what I've got so far:

Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215

Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188055

OR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188055

GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150491

RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231279

Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

Monitor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236052

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

Plus a mouse and keyboard all come out to be right at $1500.

I still need an optical drive and an HDD.

I'm still open to suggestions as I'm really trying to maximize performance per dollar here.

Let me know what you guys think.

 

[Analizer]

Great overclocker, cheaper than EVGA, more reliable

 

[jarlmaster47]

I like f430zr's build. thats win right there

 

[Analizer]

I like f430zr's build. thats win right there

That is a build which jeremy442 suggested. He only exchanged PSU to what I gave him

 

[danthrax]

Why would you suggest that motherboard over the previous one?

Here's what I've got so far:

Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215

Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188055

OR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188055

GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150491

RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231279

Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

Monitor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236052

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

Plus a mouse and keyboard all come out to be right at $1500.

I still need an optical drive and an HDD.

I'm still open to suggestions as I'm really trying to maximize performance per dollar here.

Let me know what you guys think.

:good:

 

[F430ZR]

Ok guys I'm looking to order this build within the next day or two. Does anyone have any last minute suggestions?

 

[bomberboysk]

Why would you suggest that motherboard over the previous one?

Here's what I've got so far:

Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197
Or, one of my favorites, the 690II Advanced for $79.99 refurb:
http://cmstore.coolermaster-usa.com/product_info.php?cPath=18_37_19&products_id=526

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215

Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188055

OR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188055

GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150491

RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231279

Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

Monitor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236052

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

Plus a mouse and keyboard all come out to be right at $1500.

I still need an optical drive and an HDD.

I'm still open to suggestions as I'm really trying to maximize performance per dollar here.

Let me know what you guys think.

Case: HAF is nice enough, i'm personally not a fan of the looks, but for the price the feature set is good enough. However, you can get the HAF932(slightly bigger) for $10 less refurbished from coolermaster:
http://cmstore.coolermaster-usa.com/product_info.php?cPath=18_37_19&products_id=208

CPU: If you have a microcenter close by, the i7 860 can be had for the same price:
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0317378

Mobo: I'd go with this over the P55 FTW:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186176
--And, if you don't have a microcenter close, there is a combo deal with this board and the i5 750:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.404679

GPU: the 5850 is great price/performance, but i'd recommend this sapphire over that XFX as its cheaper and better cooling:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102884

Save some money and go with this memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231303

or this memory: (The Eco and PI Series use the same IC's, and the 1.35v gives a little wiggle room for overvolting memory for overclocking)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231321

PSU: I'd say spend a few extra dollars for this one, its modular and is based off of a newer platform than the CWT based TX750 is, as well as being 80PLUS Silver certified:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256059

Display: Can't go wrong with Asus

I'd recommend this for an ODD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...032&cm_re=sony_optiarc-_-27-118-032-_-Product

And this for a HDD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148445
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136283

 

[F430ZR]

Now that I know there is a Micro Center close to me I see that they have the core i7 930's for $200 as well. Would it be possible to move to the newer socket without a major increase in budget. I know 1366 motherboards are more expensive as well as triple channel memory.

Would the performance gains per dollar be worth the switch?



Maybe the i7 930 from Micro Center

This mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128423

Any suggestions for RAM?

 

[bomberboysk]

Now that I know there is a Micro Center close to me I see that they have the core i7 930's for $200 as well. Would it be possible to move to the newer socket without a major increase in budget. I know 1366 motherboards are more expensive as well as triple channel memory.

Would the performance gains per dollar be worth the switch?

Difference in price is around $60 more on memory, and a a few bucks more for mobo, for mobo+mem i'd do something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157163 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186171
+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231304