tkserenity

Budget price $1,000
my friend is going with P55 because of the mobo and i5 amazing deal for 200$ at fry's.

This is the mobo it comes with:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128401

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-215-_-Product

Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129066

forgot to add video card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-306-_-Product

PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153052

Hard drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136319

Heatsink
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185093

Before purchasing i always want the OCN approval before i do anything. Would this be good for my friend?

Thanks OCN like always.

Speedma11229

Get a more reliable power supply like from: Antec, Seasonic, Corsair, Cooler Master, OCZ.

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meticadpa

I really like everything.

The PSU is a little on the weak side, however. It's a CWT design, with 29A/348W on the 12V rail, it should be enough to power that system and a low-profile GPU, but if you wanted to add something for gaming, you'd need something a bit better.

This PSU is a better built FSP Epsilon unit, with 44A/528W on the 12V rail. This would support a graphics card if you decided to add one. OCZ also have a great warranty, 3 years.

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Dopamin3

I approve besides the PSU.

And does the Mugen 2 ship with LGA1156 mounting capability? I know they were supposed to start soon, but I'm unsure.

SpammisT

Optional fan if you want to replace for more cooling on that Scythe Mugen
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811999122
Power, but get it fast! Ends 10/30!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153039
What about GFX card? Forgetting something?
Depends what he wants to play.
If he's waiting for Cod4MW2..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130433

Something cheaper?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125277





EDIT:
Also, I've calculated your total, you MIGHT have enough to get these items I've listed. With some extra cash that is, it might total up to $1, 100, but won't be a problem, will it?

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candy_van

Not sure, haven't seen it listed on sites like Frozen CPU etc (which are usually on point with that).

I may actually suggest holding out for the Xiggy Balder, which should be hitting retail very soon (if it hasn't somewhere already).
Should have pretty decent performance, and a ~$40 something price tag. Which is the sweet spot, before crossing into Noctua / TRUE / Megahalem land.

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tkserenity

First I'll like to say thanks for the very helpful replies keep them comming!

Darn, the mugen 2 wont work with the socket 1156?...... hmmm anyone else suggest a good heatsink other then mugen 2 if not compatible.

For the PSU i'll be running the 5770 video card i'm sure it can handle that with ease.

Gameace

looks pretty good, not sure how much power you need w/ a 5770
your going to need some ram to...

tkserenity

would this memory be any good?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148306

i like these but there sold out
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148311