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Shun Izaki · 10-24-2009, 07:27 AM

Looking at a new build...

haven't built a PC since the athlon 2600+, and radeon 9700pro days, so i'm a bit out of it when it comes to new stuff

Theory:
When it comes down to it, I like slightly higher than mid-high end PC's, so that they're futureproof for at least a couple years, my athlon 2600+ (333, barton core) + 9700 pro duo has lasted me a whopping 6 years before I start to feel some strain now by todays apps etc... Plus the mid-high market is cheap enough from the massive price drop from flagship products, but still decent in comparison

Requirements:
I don't game VERY much, but was thinking about getting into WoW/Whatevernewgame with a couple of buddies who already play, and none of my current PC's could possibly do it. I am an FPS asshole, so when it comes to games, I don't need max AA (i don't even use AA honestly), but no lag would be pretty nice

I also don't do a huge number of cpu/gpu intensive apps, but with new-gen OS's, and the newer apps and all, they just tend to require more than what I have at moments time. But more processing power is always welcome...

I don't need a giant hdd, because I have a 2TB enclosure, 800GB in my desktop, and 100GB on my laptop at my disposal already

As for RAM, same as CPU, the more the better, so was thinking of whatever 6GB of 2gbx2gbx2gb i could throwin there, as DDR3 is triple channel anyways

Mobo, don't really plan on OC or anything, maybe in the future, but for now, something that's stable, and doesn't fuck up everyday works well

The rest of it is asthetics anyways, like a case (i've already picked), but suggestions are welcome

Budget:
I'm looking at a for sure $1000+tax, but willing to go up to $1300+tax or so as an absolute max. I know stuff is cheaper these days with the influx of gamers on the market, i mean, my athlon system cost me $3300 back in the day!

Possible Build:

- CPU: Corei7 920 (a bit pricey, but horendously powerful on the charts)
- GPU: ATi RadeonHD 5770 (at $200, it's a super nice card with DX11, and 3 simultaneous outputs, inc HDMI for my TV as well)
- Mobo: ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution (supposedly one of the more high end boards, that, and there's not too much selection on NCIX, need suggestions on this one, as it's the most procey part of my build)
- RAM: Corsair XMS3 DDR3-1600 3X2GB (a solid 6GB is well over enough for future proofing)
- PSU: Antec Truepower New 750W (always have used antec, never had a problem, hence the truepower, which is also quite cheap too)
- HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB (these drives are cheap as well, and it definitely needs something, was planning SSD, but not worth it still)
- Case: Antec Nine Hundred (if you've ever played with this case, you'll love it's airflow, 2x120mm up front, and a giant monstrous 270mm up top)

Price:
The bad part comes in here, the total comes out to more than my max budget, and i'm pretty screwed when it comes down to it. I'm wanting to sacrifice the mobo, as you can see below, it's stupid expensive, and I just don't need it for the OC options, I just want stability.

Keep in mind, these are REGULAR pricing from NCIX, and i might not even be ordering from them, might get off a diff supplier of mine.

CPU: $341.17
GPU: $194.99
Mobo: $383.64
RAM: $163.49
PSU: $130.76
HDD: $109.25
Case: $116.16
Assembly of PC/Testing: $50

Sub-Total: $1489.46
Total: $1668.20

All in all, i've been looking at this for sometime now... and I think it's the right time with all these monstrous parts coming out, so everything got slightly cheaper... I know I could go C2D (core2Duo) right now, but in future-proofing interests, I don't know if i want to or not... or if it's worth the $$ dfference.

TIA for any valid suggestions!

*EDIT* okay, here's rev2 from a-power

Corei7 860 $325.99
Sapphire Radeon HD 5850 $296.96
eVGA P55 FTW $251.99
OCZ Gold DDR3-16000 2X2GB $103.13
Antec Truepower New 750W $135.43
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB $89.99
Antec Nine Hundred 2 $128.96
LG GH22NS50 DVD Writer $27.99
Assembly + Test by A-Power $50
Sub-Total $1,410.44
Tax @ 12% $169.25
Total $1,579.69

and even cheaper rev3 from a-power as well

Corei7 860 $325.99
Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 $179.99
eVGA P55 FTW $251.99
OCZ Gold DDR3-16000 2X2GB $103.13
Antec Truepower New 750W $135.43
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB $89.99
Antec Nine Hundred $106.79
Assembly + Test by A-Power $50
Sub-Total $1,243.31
Tax @ 12% $149.20
Total $1,392.51

10-24-2009, 07:27 AM	#1
Shun Izaki Banned By Establishment Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Burnaby Posts: 2 Thanked 266 Times in 124 Posts Failed 450 Times in 132 Posts	New Gaming Build (Need Advice) Looking at a new build... haven't built a PC since the athlon 2600+, and radeon 9700pro days, so i'm a bit out of it when it comes to new stuff Theory: When it comes down to it, I like slightly higher than mid-high end PC's, so that they're futureproof for at least a couple years, my athlon 2600+ (333, barton core) + 9700 pro duo has lasted me a whopping 6 years before I start to feel some strain now by todays apps etc... Plus the mid-high market is cheap enough from the massive price drop from flagship products, but still decent in comparison Requirements: I don't game VERY much, but was thinking about getting into WoW/Whatevernewgame with a couple of buddies who already play, and none of my current PC's could possibly do it. I am an FPS asshole, so when it comes to games, I don't need max AA (i don't even use AA honestly), but no lag would be pretty nice I also don't do a huge number of cpu/gpu intensive apps, but with new-gen OS's, and the newer apps and all, they just tend to require more than what I have at moments time. But more processing power is always welcome... I don't need a giant hdd, because I have a 2TB enclosure, 800GB in my desktop, and 100GB on my laptop at my disposal already As for RAM, same as CPU, the more the better, so was thinking of whatever 6GB of 2gbx2gbx2gb i could throwin there, as DDR3 is triple channel anyways Mobo, don't really plan on OC or anything, maybe in the future, but for now, something that's stable, and doesn't fuck up everyday works well The rest of it is asthetics anyways, like a case (i've already picked), but suggestions are welcome Budget: I'm looking at a for sure $1000+tax, but willing to go up to $1300+tax or so as an absolute max. I know stuff is cheaper these days with the influx of gamers on the market, i mean, my athlon system cost me $3300 back in the day! Possible Build: - CPU: Corei7 920 (a bit pricey, but horendously powerful on the charts) - GPU: ATi RadeonHD 5770 (at $200, it's a super nice card with DX11, and 3 simultaneous outputs, inc HDMI for my TV as well) - Mobo: ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution (supposedly one of the more high end boards, that, and there's not too much selection on NCIX, need suggestions on this one, as it's the most procey part of my build) - RAM: Corsair XMS3 DDR3-1600 3X2GB (a solid 6GB is well over enough for future proofing) - PSU: Antec Truepower New 750W (always have used antec, never had a problem, hence the truepower, which is also quite cheap too) - HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB (these drives are cheap as well, and it definitely needs something, was planning SSD, but not worth it still) - Case: Antec Nine Hundred (if you've ever played with this case, you'll love it's airflow, 2x120mm up front, and a giant monstrous 270mm up top) Price: The bad part comes in here, the total comes out to more than my max budget, and i'm pretty screwed when it comes down to it. I'm wanting to sacrifice the mobo, as you can see below, it's stupid expensive, and I just don't need it for the OC options, I just want stability. Keep in mind, these are REGULAR pricing from NCIX, and i might not even be ordering from them, might get off a diff supplier of mine. CPU: $341.17 GPU: $194.99 Mobo: $383.64 RAM: $163.49 PSU: $130.76 HDD: $109.25 Case: $116.16 Assembly of PC/Testing: $50 Sub-Total: $1489.46 Total: $1668.20 All in all, i've been looking at this for sometime now... and I think it's the right time with all these monstrous parts coming out, so everything got slightly cheaper... I know I could go C2D (core2Duo) right now, but in future-proofing interests, I don't know if i want to or not... or if it's worth the $$ dfference. TIA for any valid suggestions! EDIT okay, here's rev2 from a-power Corei7 860 $325.99 Sapphire Radeon HD 5850 $296.96 eVGA P55 FTW $251.99 OCZ Gold DDR3-16000 2X2GB $103.13 Antec Truepower New 750W $135.43 Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB $89.99 Antec Nine Hundred 2 $128.96 LG GH22NS50 DVD Writer $27.99 Assembly + Test by A-Power $50 Sub-Total $1,410.44 Tax @ 12% $169.25 Total $1,579.69 and even cheaper rev3 from a-power as well Corei7 860 $325.99 Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 $179.99 eVGA P55 FTW $251.99 OCZ Gold DDR3-16000 2X2GB $103.13 Antec Truepower New 750W $135.43 Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB $89.99 Antec Nine Hundred $106.79 Assembly + Test by A-Power $50 Sub-Total $1,243.31 Tax @ 12% $149.20 Total $1,392.51 Last edited by Shun Izaki; 10-24-2009 at 09:52 AM.