Working on putting together a build for a computer I'm going to build for my brother. There isn't really any requirements other then the fact that the budget is between $500 - $600 and have the ability to do some decient gaming (I'm not talking the latest games in ultra settings at some crazy resolution, but say low~medium settings would be good).
Uh right off the bat, you are not matching the correct CPU with the correct socket. Right now you have a s775 chip and a s1156 motherboard. Change the CPU to a i5 750. Secondly, the s1156 socket uses DDR3, so change your RAM to DDR3 as well.
Don't really know much about that PSU, but the way they display the rails on that is a bit misleading. It's only 384W (32amps) for the 12v...which is a bit low IMO.
*hmm on second thought, it does look like you're going for a budget build. The i3 530 Clarkdale is sitll gonna $128 though. If you're really strapped, consider an AMD build instead, but the IPC of Intel is gonna be better at the moment.
My bad on the motherboard not being compatable, was playing around a build with an i3 and forgot to swap the motherboard when I changed to the e5300.
I am indeed going for a pretty budget build ($500-600), and I know AMD is a lot cheaper though I'd prefer to stick with Intel. That being said, however, is AMD really that much worse then Intel and would it be worth cheaping out and going with AMD?
On May 27 2010 02:17 mav451 wrote: Don't really know much about that PSU, but the way they display the rails on that is a bit misleading. It's only 384W (32amps) for the 12v...which is a bit low IMO.
What would you suggest instead? I don't really have a great knowledge on PSUs, other then the fact that you generally don't want to cheap out on one and (from what I've heard) Antec is a pretty good brand.
Hmm, whats the major difference between 920 and 930? And I plan on adding an additional video card later just so thats why I went for that power supply.
Graham: If you're buying a CPU that is under $120 (ie i3), then AMD is definitely your best bet. At lower prices, Intel CPUs just don't offer the power that AMD does.
DEN1ED: I really don't understand your choices at all.
1. You get a 750W PSU for the HD 5770. Even if you do plan on putting another 5770, the most you could possibly need would be a 650W PSU (even then it's a bit overkill TBH). http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371021 This is a much better PSU for what you plan on doing.
2. Why are you getting X58 in the first place? If you are going to crossfire HD 5770s, you don't need the full X16 bandwidth because the HD 5770 really isn't that powerful. The X8 limitation normally only starts showing up at the level of the HD 5850, which is a much more powerful card.
3. You are getting the i7 920 when the i7 930 is the exact same price. No reason not to get the extra multiplier (133MHz) that the 930 offers.
4. I don't like Foxconn mobos. If you plan on doing overclocking, stay away from them. Go for a solid Gigabyte, the extra $40-50 is totally worth it. That board especially. It only gives you 5 slots, which once you add in two HD 5770s, you will only be able to use that PCI slot in the middle. The board layout is absolutely terrible. It has very limited expansion capabilities.
On May 27 2010 02:35 Graham wrote: My bad on the motherboard not being compatable, was playing around a build with an i3 and forgot to swap the motherboard when I changed to the e5300.
I am indeed going for a pretty budget build ($500-600), and I know AMD is a lot cheaper though I'd prefer to stick with Intel. That being said, however, is AMD really that much worse then Intel and would it be worth cheaping out and going with AMD?
AMD have much better CPU then E5300 Oo. You can try to build something with Phenom II 550 very good CPU for the price.
On May 27 2010 08:42 Polis wrote: AMD have much better CPU then E5300 Oo. You can try to build something with Phenom II 550 very good CPU for the price.
You can save some $ by getting PII 550. I would advice you to find some $ to upgrade 5670>5770 becouse the deference will be huge, you don't need 550W PSU.
COOLER MASTER Elite 330 is also a decent case will save few $ if you must.
You can save some $ by getting PII 550. I would advice you to find some $ to upgrade 5670>5770 becouse the deference will be huge, you don't need 550W PSU.
COOLER MASTER Elite 330 is also a decent case will save few $ if you must.
Yeah just downsized to the PII 550 since it can be bundled with another mobo for a $25 discount. I'm confused as regards to how much power I would need to run the system however, as well as brands which one would suggest. I know theres PSU's for like $20 though I know people always say to put the money into a good quality PSU.
edit: so much feedback, haha. Thanks everyone thus far, going through it all haha.
(You seem to have quite the knowledge of all things computers, haha. If you have a build of your own I'm all ears).
The HDD you listed is a good one for consistently writing and reading, imo not recommended for normal function such as running an os and opening random files.
you have a am3 cpu i'd try to get a ddr3 memory
but i mean i look at shipping
everything is shipping at 10 dollars a pop hell the 20 buck rom-drive is shipping at 10 bucks t-t
i'm sure there are better stores then newegg.ca for canadians, i just can't remember them.
(You seem to have quite the knowledge of all things computers, haha. If you have a build of your own I'm all ears).
The HDD you listed is a good one for consistently writing and reading, imo not recommended for normal function such as running an os and opening random files.
you have a am3 cpu i'd try to get a ddr3 memory
but i mean i look at shipping
everything is shipping at 10 dollars a pop hell the 20 buck rom-drive is shipping at 10 bucks t-t
i'm sure there are better stores then newegg.ca for canadians, i just can't remember them.
To be honest while each part ships for a lot, the entire build combined ships for around $30 which is really good as far as I've seen compared to NCIX and Tigerdirect.
I'm also in Calgary and have access to Memory Express, though their prices up front seem to be higher than online stores.
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