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Old 07-06-08   #11 (permalink)
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Chozart,

I like that build a lot. Seems like that graphics card would really fly. That would be my ideal build sticking with AMD.
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Ok. here's what I've put together for ya so far. It's a little over budget but I'd say it'fd be well worth the extra dough.

- ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
- ASUS EAH4850/HTDI/512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB
In Combo for: $314.98

- SILVERSTONE OP650 650W ATX 12V
- Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit
In Combo for: $164.98

XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - $36.99

Thermaltake CL-C0034 - $18.99

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit - $99.99

Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 Wolfdale 2.53GHz LGA 775 65W - $129.99

Tuniq TX-2 Thermal Compound - $3.79

Creative SB X-Fi Xtreme Audio 70SB104000000 7.1 Channels PCI Express - $49.99

Acer AL2216Wbd Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP support - $209.99

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s - $59.99

Aplus CS-Monolith Black SECC Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - $129.99

Pioneer 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model DVR-215DBK - $30.99

Logitech Internet 350 Black USB Standard Desktop Mouse Included - $16.99

Price before shipping: $1,267.65
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  • Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $119.99
  • DFI LANPARTY DK 790FX-M2RS AM2+/AM2 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail $134.99
  • VisionTek 900244 Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail $309.99
  • CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply - Retail $119.99
  • AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Brisbane 2.6GHz Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Black Edition Processor Model ADO5000DSWOF - Retail $99.99
  • G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ - Retail $83.99
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  • SAMSUNG 2043BWX High Gloss Piano Black 20" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor with Height & Pivot Adjustments and 2-port USB Hub - Retail $269.99
  • LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model iHAS120-04 - OEM $23.99
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - OEM $99.99
  • OCZ OCZTVEND2 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail $49.99
Total: $1,404.88

this is chozarts list and i support it almost fully. their is a change or two that i INSIST u make that you wont regret. enstead of the 20 inch samsung go with a 22 inch one from best buy its only 30 bucks more before tax and u wont have to pay shipping its the monitor i have and its served me great! heres a link http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1206749957578 . i would also go with a tuniq tower over a ocz vendetta as ive heard it performs slightly better. next get a corsair 750 from buy.com its 20 bucks cheaper than he listed and will leave u room not be worried power wise. now the last change is your call as it would be a signifigant price leap but be worth it IMO, switch out the board and proc mentioned with a p45 and a e7200. anyhow thats what i think if you dont want to make every change mentioned here dont but at least consider each one as i think they would all help you out signifigantly.

Dont get the 20 inch monitor, 22 inchers are WAY better!
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Welcome to OCN. Here's what I would go with. (newegg prices)

Antec 900 -> $119.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021
GIGABYTE GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard -> $144.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128339
AMD Phenom 9600 -> $169.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103244
2x2GB Corsair DDR2 -> $86.50 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184
Corsair 750HX Power Supply -> $129.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006
2 x Western Digital 250GB SATA Hard Drive ->$119.98 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136161
Pioneer DVD Burner -> $30.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827129020
Diamond Radeon HD 4850 -> $194.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814103060
Acer 19" Widescreen LCD -> $160 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009127
Other (Mouse, Keyboard, CPU cooler, etc.) -> $150
Operating System -> $150
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Get the build that DesertRat suggested
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Get a Phenom or E8400 Dual/Q9450 Quad
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very good suggestions bonnjovi i also suggest picking up a atx motherboard while ur at it and maybe a power supply that supports 12v. computers are fun ^_^
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