First time build, ~1200 $ budget, gaming systeme, advice plz ?

[AaYaA]

Hello,
This is my first build and im looking for a gaming pc. since I know nothing about hardware I need some help my budget is around 1200$. suggestion ?

[flanzig1]

Would the budget cover the monitor/keyboard/mouse/OS? Or is it just for the case and innards.
Some basic starting parts: CPU-Intel E6750
Motherboard: Asus P5K series(pick one with the features you want)
Ram: 2gigs of Corsair XMS DDR2 800
Video card: 8800 GTS or GTX depending on the cost of other stuff
Case: find one that you like
PSU: Corsair HX 520 or 640 depending on the video card
HD: Seagate 7200.10 SATA

[AaYaA]

Originally Posted by flanzig1 Would the budget cover the monitor/keyboard/mouse/OS? Or is it just for the case and innards. Some basic starting parts: CPU-Intel E6750 Motherboard: Asus P5K series(pick one with the features you want) Ram: 2gigs of Corsair XMS DDR2 800 Video card: 8800 GTS or GTX depending on the cost of other stuff Case: find one that you like PSU: Corsair HX 520 or 640 depending on the video card HD: Seagate 7200.10 SATA

No I already have my mouse keyboard and monitor.
Would I be able to play dx10 game with your setup flanzig ? Im looking to play the next big games like ET:QW, COD4

thx for your help

[flanzig1]

The Nvidia 8800 video cards are DX10. If you want DX10, then you need to go to Windows Vista(at least Vista Home Premium)

[HaloAddict19]

Yes you will be able to play DX10 games if you get a 8800 series graphics card. The parts he mentioned look good for a build in your price range. I would say look around at some other stuff though, post here and we can help you decide. Good Luck with the build.

Edit: Right, you will need vista for DX10 support.

[andper10]

I would recommend:

$212 - Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...5029&Tpk=E6750

$290 - EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130082 (or Overclocked version: $300 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130038)
OR:
$380 - EVGA 640-P2-N821-AR GeForce 8800GTS 640MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130071 (or Overclocked version: $395 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130080)
OR (if you want to stretch the budget):
$530 - EVGA 768-P2-N831-AR GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130072

$112 - Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116202

$100 ($90 if you create a google checkout account and use it for the purchase) - Corsair 520W SLI Certified Modular ATX Power Supply - CMPSU-520HX - http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-520w...203270716.html - Newegg also has it but they charge $125. Here is a review: http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=28 . I have this PSU (I bought it from buy.com) and it has been great so far.

$107 - CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145034

$135 - ASUS P5K LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131180

$80 - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148140

$40 - LiteOn 20X DVD Burner - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106072

Case: Choose one that you like. Some popular cases are:
$50 - COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119077

$108 - Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail - http://www.directron.com/ninehundred.html - Newegg also has it but they charge $130 ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...pk=Antec%2b900 )

$170 - Thermaltake Armor Series VA8003BWS Black Full Tower Case w/ 25CM Fan - Retail - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133021 - I know someone with this case. Very nice, but very pricy.

Totals (before case, before shipping, and before MIR's):
w/ 8800GTS 320MB: $1126
w/ 8800GTS 640MB: $1216
w/ 8800GTX 768MB: $1366

Keep in mind that sending in MIR's voids newegg's 1 year replacement warranty and their 30 day return warranty. (Look under Mail In Rebate Policy: http://www.newegg.com/Info/ReturnPolicy.aspx#1)

Enjoy your build!

[AaYaA]

ok what do you guys think about this ?


Apevia X-Discovery Black ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Temperature Display, Front USB and FireWire Ports
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=A107-1058


Seagate / Barracuda 7200.10 / 500GB / 7200 / 16MB / Serial ATA-300 / OEM / Hard Drive
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...sku=TSD-500AS2


EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS Superclocked / 640MB GDDR3 / SLI Ready / PCI Express / Dual DVI / HDTV / Video Card
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=E145-8008


Corsair Dual Channel TWINX 2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz E.P.P. Memory (2 x 1024)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...4&sku=C13-2022





Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66GHz / 4MB Cache / 1333MHz FSB / Conroe / Dual-Core / Socket 775 / Processor with Fan (Retail)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...=CP1-DUO-E6750



SUBTOTAL 1,259.86 $ cnd
TOTAL 1,500.70$ cnd


am I good for a good run with this pc or will I need to upgrade for the next big game that come out in the next couple month ?

[Krazeee]

I'm a big fan of the Cooler Master cases for about $50. Good solid quality, usually tool-less design and you won't find something as well built for any less. Just a thought on some savings.

Any reason you need a 500gb HDD? You can pick up a 250 for about $65 which will hold all the games you need and then some. Unless you have a fairly large iTunes archive, you'll prolly be ok with a lesser HD.

ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 Mobo has gotten rave reviews by the way. $185 puts it a bit cheaper than the Asus too.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813127030

And I would definately go with one of the Corsair PSUs, as they have good amps on their rails and are made by the same company that supplies Antec I believe.

Good luck with everything.