ejams

-Everything EXCEPT the monitor/keyboard/mouse/os/speakers.
-Quiet and Stable/Cool(Open to case fan upgrade suggestions)
-Overclockable(Just minor like the overclock like my sig rig)
-Under 1300 US dollars
-Capable of playing games(Sims 3, NFS: Shift, CoD6, TF2, Aion) at max settings (1650x1080, can settle for less then max but high settings)
-Lots of space(1TB preferred, I have no idea how to set up raids; but if someone can direct me to a guide I would like to set one up. Lots of data transferring will be done with this computer.)
-Won't lag while playing music(Songbird which is a memory hog) and browsing the internet with 30 tabs open(My brother has ADD or something and likes to travel while on the internet)
-Modular and future proof PSU with good warranty.
-Front Headphone/Microphone spot, as well as back.
-MicroSD/Media Drive hub.
-DVD-drive
-Not xfire/sli!

I will be running Windows XP for now, Windows 7 soon. I am aware of 5850/70 coming out and will probably wait if the cards are in my budget.

You can feel free to ignore shipping prices and please ignore mail-in rebates.

Major uber rep will be given to those who suggest a reasonable build(even if it's just "check out my sig rig"). MY REP MEANS VERY MUCH.

EDIT: Also feel free to get as close to $1300 as possible, looking for quality parts!

AIpha

A Gaming PC for $1300 :O BRB

CPU:i7 920
MB:ASUS P6T
GFX:XFX 4890
PSU:Corsair 650W
DVD:Samsung /w LightScribe
HDD:Western Digital Black 32mb Cache 1 TB Space.
CASE:Antec 902
RAM:Corsair XMS3 6gb DDR3


As far as the case goes...you can get something else if thats what you prefer...Personally I'd get a CM 690..and then get a GTX285...But that will take it like $2x over the budget...of course you could always alter in other places...

Anyone who wants to pick apart what I put together, feel free to do so. I put it together in like...5 minutes.

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jackeyjoe

AMD Phenom II 955 black edition
$189

Asus M4A79T deluxe
$178

G Skill ripjaws DDR3 1600 4gb
$79

XFX 4890 in CF if you want to otherwise a 5870
$400

Samsung F2 1.5tb
$120

Samsung dvd burner
$30

Corsair TX 850w
$130

HAF 932
$150

EDIT sorry forgot a CPU cooler

xigmatek dark knight
$45

I believe that's all you need for a smashing PC.

I know you didn't want crossfire but it is well worth it and two 4890's would probably be cheaper than a 5870 for the performance after this price cut

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id get the haf932 case
and foxconn bloodrage

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ejams

What would be the +/-'s of the CM690 over Antec 902 over HAF932?(ignoring the prices)

And how is Corsair's rep in the RMA department? Was disgusted by Kingston and Crucial.

Thanks for for the super quick replies too =)

EDIT: What is the difference between GTI and non-GTI for Foxconn BloodRage?

budgetgamer

COOLER MASTER HAF 922

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB

GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P AM3

SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100269VXLE Radeon HD 4890

CORSAIR CMPSU-750HX

OCZ Gold AMD Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600

AMD Phenom II X4 945 Deneb 3.0GHz

Scythe MUGEN-2

OCZ Solid Series OCZSSD2-1SLD120G 2.5" 120GB SATA II (For OS)

HP Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X

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SZayat

Components:

CPU: Intel Core i7 860
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD4P
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1333
GFX: XFX HD-489A-ZDFC Radeon HD 4890 1GB
Sound: ASUS Xonar DX
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB
Optical: SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223B
Case: COOLER MASTER HAF 922
PSU: SILVERSTONE ST60F
Fan: COOLER MASTER V8

Total= $1,231.90

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ejams

Will I see a big difference going from 4gb to 6gb?

Glad to see to a lot of diversity in the builds =D. Even though is complicates it for me =(

EDIT: And should I change case fans for Stealth's?

jackeyjoe

i'm the only one with an AMD build

You won't see a big difference from 4gb to 6gb, most apps can't even use 4gb yet. If you want it go for it but your probably better upgrading down the track as it will be cheaper

Yes change the fans, stock fans are terrible with both noise and how little air they move compared to 3rd party ones.

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SoL_717

hey heres what im probably going to get
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955 ($190)
GPU: XFX Radeon HD 4890 1 GB ($195)
PSU: Corsair 750TX ($110)
HD: WD Caviar Black 640 GB 32GB cache ($65)
Mobo: MSI 790FX-GD70 ATX or ASUS M4A79 Deluxe ($180)
RAM: GSkill Ripjaws DDR3 1600 ($90)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 mid-tower ($100)
Monitor: Samsung 23" 2343BMX ($200)
Drive: Samsung 22x DVD burner ($35)
Wifi: Rosewill b/g/n ($20)
CPU cooler: Mugen 2 ($36)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 ($5)
Anti-static Wrist Strap ($3.50)
Canned Air ($8.00)

check out my thread: http://www.overclock.net/amd-general...ml#post7280681

and +rep me