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Old 03-13-09   #1 (permalink)
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Hi all,

I'm getting ready to build my first, and want to keep it under two grand.

I've spent some time doing some research, and would really appreciate some input/advice. I went through Newegg and picked out the following parts, please let me know your thoughts and if I've left anything out. Thanks!

• Case: Antec 1200 for $179.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129043

PLUS Two extra Antec fans for $40.00 total. Do you think the extra fans are necessary/desirable?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835209011

• CPU: Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor for $288.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115202

• Heat Sink to replace the CPU's stock sink
COOLER MASTER Hyper Z600 RR-600-LBU1-GP CPU Cooler for $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...N82E1683510304

• Memory: 12GB (6x2 comp w/ MB + chipset) for $239.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145233

• Motherboard: EVGA 132-BL-E758-A1 LGA 1366 Intel X58 $299.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188039

• Power Supply: Antec NeoPower 650 Blue for $119.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371010

• Video Card: Sapphire for $404.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102768

• Hard Drive: Western Digital $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136319

• OS: Not sure on this. Either Vista or XP 64, what are your thoughts?

• Optical Drive: Not sure on this either; any recommendations?

NOTE: I was going to get some thermal Compound for $6.99 as well, but not sure about the brand or what I'll actually be doing with it. Thoughts?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835100007


Thanks again; I appreciate the help!
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w/ 2k, you can get 2 4870x2 and a 1kW PSU w/ Nehalem and good mobo

no need for 12 gigs of ram, and you can get a SSD.
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uhm you're in the wrong thread?

anyway, i would suggest you get a higher psu, like 750w or highers so you can get a headroom for another 4870x2 card in the future.

if you like cm, get this cooler instead of that
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103055

and it's pointless getting that vga cooler, you'll be just getting the same performance with stock. i'd get this one instead since it's more effect

get this one instead
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186027
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Do you really want to spend 2k on a new build? I figured a 1k~ build is good enough, i'm sure if you build a computer for 1k you will be satisfied and your wallet would thank you.
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The case is excellent, but you might like a HAF better-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&Tpk=HAF%20932

Get a SCCF- comes with thermal paste
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835207004

Corsair 750w- GREAT psu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006

Get a P6T instead of the EVGA-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131346http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131346


OCZ ram-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227401

And get a 1tb- trust me, you'll need/really want it eventually
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136284
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I'd say get these fans instead http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233009 - similar performance and super quiet. PSU you should get either http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139009 - non modular. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256011 for modular.
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Switch to this RAM you don't need 12Gb RAM 6Gb is plenty.

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Switch to this PSU and you won't have to upgrade for while and you will have some head room.

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Finally I think the drive you chose was excellent but if you want the best of the best get these in Raid 0 and they fly. Load anything real fast.

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the CM V8 is a good Heat sink for core i7, but if you want one of the best get a Thermal Right Ultra 120 Extreme with the 1366 bracket.

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This is a good Optical drive and its cheap.

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Everything else you chose is great stuff. Hope this helped.
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Just a note: I bought GTA IV for the PC but in the middle of the install I got some CRC errors.

I googled and various sites said it was a optical drive problem.

I then installed on my mom's notebook and didn't get any error, so I could copy the files and play the game properly.

So, don't go for cheapo optical drives. Yes they'll work OK, but at some point they may crap on you.
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