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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
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Tuskon
United States86 Posts
On November 26 2011 04:26 skyR wrote: For power supply, get the Antec Truepower New 550 for $60: http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=36262&promoid=1055 CX430 is okay for $17 after mail in rebate if you want to use an PCIe to molex adapter for your 6870. Would using the PCIe to molex adapter be detrimental in any way? Does it come with the CX430 or would i have to buy it on the side? I'm just trying to understand if its better to spend the $40 more on the PSU you listed over using the CX430 with that adapter. Build so far + Show Spoiler + CPU: i5-2320 (already bought) GPU: HD6870 (already bought) HDD: Re-using old one (at least until prices come down and i can get a new one or a SSD) Optical : Re-using old one OS: Already have it MOBO: ASRock H61M/U3S3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157236 CASE: Thermaltake V3 Black Edition http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133094 RAM: Team Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1333 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313086 PSU: Pending response | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812196870 And no it's not detrimential unless you run out of molex cables(you shouldn't with that setup). I definitely would go with the cx430 at just 17$ after MIR. | ||
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Not_Computer
Canada2277 Posts
CPU: Intel Core i5 2320 Memory: 10GB DDR3 HDD: 2 x 2TB Optical: 16x DVD burner Graphics: ATI HD6570 PSU: 300W Others: 10 x USB2.0 ; 2 x USB3.0 ; Keyboard + Mouse included, Windows 7 included, Case included Assume the most mediocre typical brands for the above components, would it be worth $799.99 CAD (roughly 576 Euros) (edit: case included) | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
This would be better for canada And the one you mentioned definitely not worth it | ||
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Not_Computer
Canada2277 Posts
edit: ok, got a moment to do a quick search myself: On November 26 2011 05:41 Shikyo wrote: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227371 This would be better for canada And the one you mentioned definitely not worth it http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227370 How would this one compare? I'm more of an Intel/ATI guy. | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
With current pricing, 4TB of storage is more like $300 by itself, since it's probably slower 5400 rpm models. | ||
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Drmooose
United States390 Posts
Processor-Intel i5 2500k Motherboard- AsRock Z68 Pro3-M Memory- w/e 8g 1600 Case-?? Power Supply-corsair/seasonic modular HD-?? Video Card-GeForce GTX 560 Ti (evga/msi) DVD Drive- w/e Any recommendations as to what power supply? I guess the biggest thing I don't know much about are SSDs. I have a 1TB external and a few other internals so I can get away with a much smaller SSD than I would normally want. Any good recommendations for 80-120 GB SSDs that aren't completely outrageously priced? Also how will the MoBo be? I did a bit of research but this is my first build from scratch. | ||
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Not_Computer
Canada2277 Posts
On November 26 2011 05:44 Myrmidon wrote: It's worth like $525 if new including Windows and everything, but excluding the hard drives since those are hard to give a value to. (And that's by the price of components; if you wanted a gaming build, you could get better performance with less money by getting a worse CPU and better GPU) How much is disk space worth to you right now? Hard drive prices are currently like 150-300% of typical because of floods in Thailand, and it will be that way for at least several months. With current pricing, 4TB of storage is more like $300 by itself, since it's probably slower 5400 rpm models. It's not necessarily for heavy gaming, perhaps I'd guess casual/light gaming. Although HD movies in 1920x1080 is preferred so I guess that'd fall under a more high end vid card regardless. Disk space is extremely important, I regret not buying a hard drive when prices were <$90 for a cavier black 1TB I had a feeling that "deal" wasn't worth it, but didn't realize it was $250+ not worth it | ||
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Medrea
10003 Posts
Is there anywhere else I can maybe get it? Been looking, just wondering if anyone else has seen it. Else Im just gonna hop on the 212. I was probably going to end up doing that anyway but Xigmateks rebates are pretty terrible according to a lot of people. UPDATE: To specify. http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0340872 Selling a Dark knight...... for FREE. After rebates. | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
On November 26 2011 05:52 Not_Computer wrote: It's not necessarily for heavy gaming, perhaps I'd guess casual/light gaming. Although HD movies in 1920x1080 is preferred so I guess that'd fall under a more high end vid card regardless. Disk space is extremely important, I regret not buying a hard drive when prices were <$90 for a cavier black 1TB I had a feeling that "deal" wasn't worth it, but didn't realize it was $250+ not worth it Well actually it might be worth it as those HDDs are so costly new -.- but consider the one I linked | ||
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TheTMK
United States3 Posts
I am finally going to man up and do my own build. The Black Friday newegg deals require me to do so. I want a computer to play Starcraft 2 on basically. I bought it day one and have not had much fun with my woefully incapable laptop. I am at around $560 dollars and would not mind that number going down. I really appreciate any tips and advice. Here's what I got... By all means rip it apart! Case - COOLER MASTER Storm Enforcer http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119240 CPU - AMD Phenom II X6 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103913 ( I am looking to shed some cost and I feel like this may be the spot to do so) GPU - SAPPHIRE 100323L Radeon HD 6570 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102934 CPU Cooler - COOLER MASTER V6 GT http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103089 MotherBoard - ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 AM3 AMD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131660 Power Supply - COOLER MASTER GX 450W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171060 RAM - CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345 Hard Drive - Western Digital Caviar Blue WD1600AAJB 160GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136112 (Not alot of space, but I have laptop and external for media (music videos and the like), also hopefully a SSD coming at Christmas time for OS and big programs) I already have mouse, keyboard, monitor ect ect... Well how bad is it? | ||
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Medrea
10003 Posts
I really feel like Im being taken for a ride with a free CPU cooler, the Dark knight no less. I figured someone would have come down about the rebates. Also these case fans for free. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233063 | ||
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HikariPrime
United States122 Posts
Memory:Western digital 500 gb caviar blue. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136784 CPU: i-5 2500 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115073 Mobo: Biostar Z68 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138320 Memory: Ripjaws 2x4 gb http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311 Power: Corsair 650W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005 CD drive: standard cd drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106276 Case: Raidmax http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156063 I need a graphics card to go with and critic if you want as well. Im trying to stay under 750, so if you can find better or cheaper parts iid appreciate it. My upgrade cycle is about 4-5 years, I like to play skyrim and bf3 on decent settings. Resolution is 1920x1080( i usually dont play on this resolution though, around 1680x1050) I plan on building it pretty soon while the holidays are still around. No overclock. I'd like to buy all my parts from newegg. Thanks. | ||
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poopman
Canada83 Posts
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371034 - PSU cause you won't need 650W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138332 - Mobo For the graphics card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130604 | ||
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imJukin
United States47 Posts
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On November 26 2011 06:42 TheTMK wrote:+ Show Spoiler + Hey TL, I am finally going to man up and do my own build. The Black Friday newegg deals require me to do so. I want a computer to play Starcraft 2 on basically. I bought it day one and have not had much fun with my woefully incapable laptop. I am at around $560 dollars and would not mind that number going down. I really appreciate any tips and advice. Here's what I got... By all means rip it apart! Case - COOLER MASTER Storm Enforcer http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119240 CPU - AMD Phenom II X6 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103913 ( I am looking to shed some cost and I feel like this may be the spot to do so) GPU - SAPPHIRE 100323L Radeon HD 6570 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102934 CPU Cooler - COOLER MASTER V6 GT http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103089 MotherBoard - ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3 AM3 AMD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131660 Power Supply - COOLER MASTER GX 450W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171060 RAM - CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345 Hard Drive - Western Digital Caviar Blue WD1600AAJB 160GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136112 (Not alot of space, but I have laptop and external for media (music videos and the like), also hopefully a SSD coming at Christmas time for OS and big programs) I already have mouse, keyboard, monitor ect ect... Well how bad is it? Similar case for less: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119216 If you don't need much space, it's best to get an SSD now. The Samsung 830 64gb for $95 is a good deal: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147502 The Intel 320 SSDs, $1 per GB are also good deals if you don't mind dealing with a mail in rebate. 80gb for $160 ($80 after mail in rebate) and also a $10 gift card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167048 Buying memory for over $30 during Black Friday / Cyber Monday is a poor decision. GSkill Ripjaws X 1600MHz 8gb kit is available for $30: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428 AMD is a horrible decision. What made you pick one of their processors is beyond me. The core i5 2500k is for $200 and will destroy it: http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=57962&promoid=1055 Pair it with a Asrock P67 Pro3 for $120: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157230 Though I'm not sure why you are pairing a relatively expensive processor with such a weak graphics card. If you want to lower the total than you should be getting a Pentium G850 / 860 or Core i3 2100 ($110: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115078 ) and pairing either of those with a H61 or H67 motherboard instead. These will still outperform the Phenom II X6 in gaming. You never specified what settings you want to play Starcraft II on or what resolution you play on but I'm going to assume you know that the 6570 is a relatively weak card and you picked it because you will only be playing on low/medium or you are playing at a low resolution. Power supply choice is also garbage. Corsair CX430 V2 for $37 ($(17 after mail in rebate) is a much better choice: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026 | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On November 26 2011 07:39 HikariPrime wrote:+ Show Spoiler + Here's a build i need help on. Memory:Western digital 500 gb caviar blue. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136784 CPU: i-5 2500 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115073 Mobo: Biostar Z68 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138320 Memory: Ripjaws 2x4 gb http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311 Power: Corsair 650W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005 CD drive: standard cd drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106276 Case: Raidmax http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156063 I need a graphics card to go with and critic if you want as well. Im trying to stay under 750, so if you can find better or cheaper parts iid appreciate it. My upgrade cycle is about 4-5 years, I like to play skyrim and bf3 on decent settings. Resolution is 1920x1080( i usually dont play on this resolution though, around 1680x1050) I plan on building it pretty soon while the holidays are still around. No overclock. I'd like to buy all my parts from newegg. Thanks. You didn't list pricing or specified the total and I don't have time to bother with tallying the price up right now so sorry. Your configuration basically sucks. The 690ii Advanced is a better case and is less expensive at $69 ($49 after mail in rebate): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119216 GSkill 2x4GB 1600MHz for $30: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428 You'll want a K suffix processor such as the core i5 2500k if you will be overclocking for $200: http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=57962&promoid=1055 If you are not overclocking than you can step down to a H61 or H67 motherboard. Gigabyte GTX 560 Ti for $200 ($180 after mail in rebate): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125401 There are many quality power supply sales going on. The suggested Antec Earthwatts 430D is not one of them nor is the Corsair TX650 one of them either. Newegg is just clearing old stock of the TX650. Get the OCZ ZS 650 and a DVD burner for $75 ($50 after mail in rebate): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341048 | ||
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Medrea
10003 Posts
I figured since no one here could shoot a hole through it then I might as well give it a shot and find out how free it is going to be in about 6 months or so. Well there was shipping but thats all. | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
Anyone know? What chipset? | ||
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