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On August 03 2010 09:20 decafchicken wrote:-What is you're resolution first of all? Assuming its 1920x1080? Swap out the velociraptor for a spinpoint f3 or WD cavier black Swap out the gtx 465 for a 460 or 470 Get the OS from a school for ~30$ if that's an option for you. Probably get a better psu if you switch out for a 470. Am i doing it right fragkrag/semantics??
Low rez: 1024x768
I will look into the other suggestions.
So I didn't miss anything important? Do I need to order extra cables, or anything like that?
Thanks tons!
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Wow. Semantics. I love you.
<3<3
I'll be ordering these parts in the next couple of days. Can't wait to put together my machine!
Edit: I guess while I'm getting feedback - What reasons would justify getting an i7 versus an i5? i5 should be more than I'll ever need for running SC2, right?
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Just more processing power. You wouldn't need it though. i5 750 is considered the sweet spot for price/performance gaming for intel processors.
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Hyrule19221 Posts
I disagree with semantics on a couple points. Well, mostly just 1: the PSU. I recommend only getting Antec, Corsair, Thermaltake, GIGABYTE, or Cooler Master for PSU. Personally, I'm a fan of Thermaltake. Additionally, I'm not a fan of anything by XFX, there's lots of issues with their stuff.
That said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371011
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153109
The Thermaltake is a bit more expensive, but it's actually capable of running 750 watts quite easily.
Also, if you prefer Antec cases and still want the 900...go for the 902. It's an updated version with some changes to the airflow, which is quite nice.
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Except XFX and most Corsair PSUs are made by the same people...... ?_? The PSU is good, and has modular cabling.
And the recommended list without including Seasonic or Silverstone? 
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Huh?
XFX uses Sea Sonic OEMs for their latest PSUs, and Corsair has been known to use both Sea Sonic and CWT OEMs. Some Thermaltake PSUs are CWT as well. Thermaltake is mainly up there because of its Toughpower line.
Any Antec case other than the Antec 300 or the Antec P180/183/193 really shouldn't be considered since there are much better alternatives that Cooler Master provides.
I have never actually seen a Gigabyte PSU, but if they use good OEMs, I guess they could be good as well.
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That's kind of what I wanted to say, I didn't know how to put it. :X
Anyways, for people looking to buy a hard drive soon as part of their system there's going to be a Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB Shell Shocker Deal on Wednesday, 8/4, between 10AM and 12:59PM PDT.
Probably $10-20 savings.
Either you can buy the rest of the system now and save the hard drive for Wednesday, or wait to buy it all Wednesday.
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2094678
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Ok, I think my build is finalized. Took a little bit of everyone's suggestions, and splurged on the SSD and case, opting for the Mac-Daddy:
COOLER MASTER HAF X RC-942-KKN1 Black Steel/ Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119225
I figure given the reviews of this thing, and the good stuff everyone here says about Cooler Master, I can't be going wrong.
Here's a shot of my finalized list:
+ Show Spoiler +
The thing I cut off at the top was just a DVD drive. This one, to be exact:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
Total build comes out to $1216.87 before shipping and handling.
Any last words of guidance before I pull the trigger on this?
Thanks again for all the help!
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Hyrule19221 Posts
I just don't trust XFX in general. Granted, they use Seasonic, but they are still new to the PSU market. So my prejudice bites me in the ass there, as I think Seasonic+rebrands are the best out there.
I <3 my Antec 902.
GIGABYTE only has 1 PSU on Newegg right now, and I'm having a bit of trouble finding the actual manufacturer. From what I can tell, GIGABYTE assembled it themselves from mostly CWT parts.
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On August 03 2010 13:22 tofucake wrote:I disagree with semantics on a couple points. Well, mostly just 1: the PSU. I recommend only getting Antec, Corsair, Thermaltake, GIGABYTE, or Cooler Master for PSU. Personally, I'm a fan of Thermaltake. Additionally, I'm not a fan of anything by XFX, there's lots of issues with their stuff. That said: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371011http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153109The Thermaltake is a bit more expensive, but it's actually capable of running 750 watts quite easily. Also, if you prefer Antec cases and still want the 900...go for the 902. It's an updated version with some changes to the airflow, which is quite nice.
Might as well get http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341041&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Power Supplies-_-OCZ Technology-_-17341041 if you're gonna spend $120. The one below it is decent also and around the price range the person was gonna pay for the one they listed. Fatal1ty power supplies are very good and the best money you'll spend on a psu. A test I've seen had the 750 watt one not function at over 900 watts.
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Hyrule19221 Posts
On August 03 2010 14:52 Baarn wrote:Show nested quote +On August 03 2010 13:22 tofucake wrote:I disagree with semantics on a couple points. Well, mostly just 1: the PSU. I recommend only getting Antec, Corsair, Thermaltake, GIGABYTE, or Cooler Master for PSU. Personally, I'm a fan of Thermaltake. Additionally, I'm not a fan of anything by XFX, there's lots of issues with their stuff. That said: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371011http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153109The Thermaltake is a bit more expensive, but it's actually capable of running 750 watts quite easily. Also, if you prefer Antec cases and still want the 900...go for the 902. It's an updated version with some changes to the airflow, which is quite nice. Might as well get http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341041&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Power Supplies-_-OCZ Technology-_-17341041 if you're gonna spend $120. The one below it is decent also and around the price range the person was gonna pay for the one they listed. Fatal1ty power supplies are very good and the best money you'll spend on a psu.
Yeah. If you go to college/university check out your IT department and website. You may be able to get Windows for mad cheap (free to $20) which will let you beef something else up, be it parts or your wallet.
On August 03 2010 14:52 Baarn wrote:Show nested quote +On August 03 2010 13:22 tofucake wrote:I disagree with semantics on a couple points. Well, mostly just 1: the PSU. I recommend only getting Antec, Corsair, Thermaltake, GIGABYTE, or Cooler Master for PSU. Personally, I'm a fan of Thermaltake. Additionally, I'm not a fan of anything by XFX, there's lots of issues with their stuff. That said: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371011http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153109The Thermaltake is a bit more expensive, but it's actually capable of running 750 watts quite easily. Also, if you prefer Antec cases and still want the 900...go for the 902. It's an updated version with some changes to the airflow, which is quite nice. Might as well get http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341041&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Power Supplies-_-OCZ Technology-_-17341041 if you're gonna spend $120. The one below it is decent also and around the price range the person was gonna pay for the one they listed. Fatal1ty power supplies are very good and the best money you'll spend on a psu.
Haha...that one even has a combo with SC2 ^^
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Hyrule19221 Posts
I suggest modular cabling, but that's probably just because I'm a neat freak with my internals 
Also, pick up some thermal paste. It's $3-5 and well worth it.
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o.O
I love the nerd community. I feel like I've been hugged against the bosom of the techy-gods, and blessed with l337 advice.
For a storage HD, will I be alright just using a cheap external?
Is thermal paste really gonna be necessary with the rig I posted? I guess if it doesn't hurt anything I might as well...
In regards to PSUs: seems like every suggestion is getting beefier and beefier. 750W just seems like so much overkill... Would love some more solid advice here, as everyone seems to have a different opinion on this one.
I am a college student, so I'll check with the school to see if I can get a deal on Windows.
And per you guys' advice, maybe I can knock off $50-$100 with some clever comboing.
<3 x a bajillion. You guys rule.
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Thanks everyone for the responses a few pages back. I greatly appreciate the help!
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United States1967 Posts
So, I'm looking to upgrade. Here is my current setup:
Processor:
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz
Socket 775 LGA
Mobo:
ASUSTeK P5Q-E
Northbridge Intel P45/P43/G45/G43 rev. A2
Southbridge Intel 82801JR (ICH10R) rev. 00
RAM:
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
Graphics Card:
SAPPHIRE TOXIC 100282TXSR Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Display:
2 x LG W2286L Black 22" 2ms HDMI LED Backlight LCD monitor (1680*1050)
Case:
Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
HDD:
4 x Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST31000340AS Hard Drive - 1TB - 7200rpm
2 x MAXTOR 6H500R0 500GB internal 3.5 IDE 7200rpm 16MB
I recently bought the HD 5850, and the dual 22" monitors, so those will stay, as well as the 4 x 1TB Seagate Sata HD's. I'd like to replace the 2 x 500GB IDE Maxtors with 2 x 2 TB's.
I'm willing to spend max $1-1.5k on an upgrade, primary focus on a new mobo, processor, 2 x 2 TB HD's. If there's room left, a new case, SSD HD, and possibly another 5850 to put into crossfire (overkill? :p)
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What's your psu and do you need anything like a i7-870 vs just a i5-760
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