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03-04-2009, 11:31 PM
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Help me build a high end PC
Hey first time poster here. Anyways I'll be my first time building a PC though I'll be getting help from my uncle putting the parts in. There's a few things I'm not sure of like the right power cord and the right case.
Sony Optiarc Black 22X DVD+R http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827118022 $21.99 Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136319 $69.99 SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801 $224.99 CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006 $119.99 CORSAIR XMS3 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145200 $104 GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128374 $270 Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115202 $289.99 Rosewill R5604-TBK 0.8mm Japanese Cold Rolled Steel Screw-less Dual 120mm Fans ATX Mid Tower Computer Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147033 $59.99 Total: $1,114.93 So is this a good build any compatibility issues? Anything else you would recommend because it would be cheaper and better? Would the 750w Power supply be enough? If it matters I plan on adding another 4870 1GB Crossfire graphics card later on. Would also like to hear a good recommendation for a case. Thanks to anyone who helps me out here. 
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03-05-2009, 12:29 AM
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Thats a solid list, I can't see any issues.
Yes that TX750 will handle another 4870 down the road.
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03-05-2009, 12:44 AM
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Thanks. Any recommendation for a case. I kinda randomly picked one lol.
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03-05-2009, 01:29 AM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...pk=antec%20300
A lot of people like this case, myself included. Good ventilation and good looks and a good price. |
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03-05-2009, 05:44 AM
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03-05-2009, 06:37 AM
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I have an Antec 300, and really like it - it's a cool and roomy case (for me, I have an HD4670 - may want to confirm one or two HD4870s will fit in!) and well put together. Looks clean, and has the case usb and audio ports on the _front_ of the case, which I prefer to other cases with these ports on top, or on the side of the case.
Just to note that the Antec 300 doesn't have a front firewire port. The case in your build list and the other lian case do have this, if this is a consideration for you. Other thing to note is that the Antec 300 doesn't have an external 3.5" bay, but they do offer a separate adapter which may add a few meagre $ to the bill.
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03-05-2009, 09:06 AM
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The Antec 300 is a very good value, very quiet, solid and quiet..
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03-05-2009, 10:27 AM
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If so, you could always get one of them. Also, I assume you have an O.S? If not I like Vista Home Premium, and so do most others around here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116488 Last edited by tomtoon; 03-05-2009 at 10:30 AM. |
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03-05-2009, 10:27 AM
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I would get different ram. Get either a 3x1gb or 3x2gb pack instead.
I would also recommend a different dvd drive. Lite-on, Asus, and LG are popular recommendations here. The antec 300 is a great case. If you want bigger, look at the 900 as well. (I personally prefer the 300, but I will never use more than one video card.) And don't forget the OS.
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03-05-2009, 03:49 PM
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Is this the OS system I'll need to buy for my build?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116483 |
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03-05-2009, 04:00 PM
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03-05-2009, 05:33 PM
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Any good 2.1 PC speakers anyone would recommend. I also plan on using them for the PS3 when I get my new HP w2558hc 25-inch monitor.
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03-05-2009, 07:00 PM
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I have a set of these and I am extremely happy with them. I paid 130.00 and have never looked back for what it's worth. There are better out there but for dollar value, these are very nice.
http://www.jr.com/logitech/pe/LGI_970118/ |
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03-05-2009, 09:15 PM
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If you go with Vista get the Home Premium for $10 more.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116488 |
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03-05-2009, 10:22 PM
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Alright thanks.
BTW forgot I'm gonna need to buy cables for the Harddrive and the CD/DVD Drive, so which one should I get on newegg? Too many to choose nor do I know the right ones to get for the HDD and CD/DVD drives. Edit: Would something like this be fine? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...64908&csid=_25 I'll need to buy two of those for the HDD and CD/DVD Drive. Last edited by ZoddGuts; 03-06-2009 at 04:21 AM. |
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03-06-2009, 10:33 AM
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The cables for data should come with the motherboard(SATA CABLES)
The power cables should come with the Power Supply. |
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