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08-02-2009, 01:53 AM
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$1500 New Build (Need Help)
Hi, I'm looking to build a gaming system, and would like to go INTEL. My budget is $1500 and I want to use the latest technologies. What parts should I use?
Budget : $1500 monitor not included Building for : Gaming - 3D/Graphic Design Processor : Intel Monitor : 24" HD - will be buying from Dell Keyboard : Something that is really quiet and will last long - I type a lot for school Operating System : Vista or Windows 7 Number of USB ports : 4 and up HD Capacity : 300GB to 1TB Thanks Last edited by raiziin; 08-02-2009 at 02:56 AM. |
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08-02-2009, 02:45 AM
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Welcome to PCMech.
Is the $1500 for everything (including monitor, and keyboard) or just for the computer and operating system?
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08-02-2009, 02:55 AM
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08-02-2009, 03:02 AM
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Here is a good build list for under $1500:
LITE-ON DVD Writer Black SATA Model iHAS424-08 LightScribe Support - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106332 $32.99 NZXT TEMPEST Crafted Series CS-NT-TEM-B Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146047 $109.99 Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136284 $94.99 HIS H489FT1GP Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Turbo OC Edition - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161278 $224.99 CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139009 $139.99 Logitech G15 USB Wired Standard Gaming Keyboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823126034 $74.99 G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231223 $104.99 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116677 $109.99 Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail ASUS P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.216037 $479.98 Subtotal: $1,372.90 Last edited by Masaki 7-11; 08-02-2009 at 03:06 AM. Reason: Added DVD Burner |
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08-02-2009, 03:26 AM
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Thanks, now I gotta look for sites shipping to Canada since most these parts are not available on the Canadian site
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08-02-2009, 05:51 AM
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COOLER MASTER Mystique RC-632S-KKN1-GP Black Aluminum/ SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16811119129 $79.49 Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives - OEM http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16822136284 $114.99 CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 ... - Retail http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817139005 $109.99 Logitech G15 USB Wired Standard Gaming Keyboard - Retail http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16823126034 $97.49 G.SKILL 3GB (3 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK - Retail http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16820231229 $71.99 ASUS P6T SE LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16813131386 $259.99 Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16819115202 $319.99 ASUS EAH4870 DK/HTDI/1GD5 Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDe...146.14-121-291 $159.99 Subtotal: $1,213.92 Handling and Fees: (includes Canadian sales tax paid on your behalf) $61.85 Shipping: $55.87 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee - OEM (link is included with the video card as it is a combo) $152.99 Subtotal: $152.99 ?Handling and Fees: (includes Canadian sales tax paid on your behalf) $7.65 Shipping: $0.00 Grand Total: $1,492.28 |
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08-02-2009, 10:05 AM
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For a gaming system, I'd be more inclined to stay with socket 775 - with a fast dual core such as a E8500 on one of the Asus P5Q boards and 4gb of DDR2 ram. Throw the money saved into a stronger video card. If you want i7, wait till fall when the new socket and P55 chipset is out.
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08-02-2009, 10:19 AM
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Umm, with a 1500 dollar budget for a gaming pc you could (and imo should) try to cut off some of that price and go with the 4870x2 gpu its the best you can get from ati atm.
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08-02-2009, 01:25 PM
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Masaki 7-11 you are the man - looking at the list I think I can drop the little things like keyboard and get them locally. Really appreciate the help
glc good call on waiting till fall the i7, but I have a feeling I might have to wait a few more for the price to drop a little, if any. AMGrbaowska For the GPU Im going to look at nvidea. I've had such bad experience with ATi. My main concern is a GPU that can allow me to play games and do 3D modeling without worries of it losing it's grip. |
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08-02-2009, 02:35 PM
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Yeah, you can definitely game with a Microsoft keyboard-mouse combo, the expensive stuff can be nice, but you only really need it if you play competitively. Also as far as an Nvidia GPU, I also prefer Nvidia
 , but overall I think you get more for less with ATI atm.
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08-02-2009, 03:12 PM
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If you go with Nvidia go with GTX275 or better if you want to game good.
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08-02-2009, 04:00 PM
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You guys have any input on THIS CARD I'm particularly interested in the fact that it is quiet and doesn't heat up. Any recommendations similar to this one but maybe better?
Admin edit: I can't fix the link, but this is what it is: SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100269VXLE Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail Last edited by glc; 08-02-2009 at 09:34 PM. |
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08-02-2009, 04:47 PM
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You never said the resolution of the monitor you plan on using. The greater the number of pixels, the more powerful a card (or cards) you will want.
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08-02-2009, 05:02 PM
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That link is not working for me.
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08-02-2009, 05:26 PM
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http:// SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100269VXLE Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail Which by Newegg.ca would be this. To David M., I've heard that Vapor-X is some sort of weird water cooling, which is why it's quiet. |
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08-02-2009, 05:30 PM
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What happend to wanting Nvidia?
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Warning though, Sapphire has no direct RMA with consumers, if it fails most places like Newegg.com will not take it back after 30 days and you would be on your own. I highly recommend you go with either Diamond or Asus if you go ATI for the best direct support. |
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08-02-2009, 05:47 PM
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08-03-2009, 12:42 PM
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Also, I would hold off on Windows Vista and get Windows 7. You will be much better off waiting for Windows 7 than buying vista now and having to fork over the extra $100 to upgrade to windows 7 when it is released. I have heard of Vista -> Windows 7 upgrade packs though and you might want to look into that. Lastly, I would go with an Antec brand case over the NZXT. Antec cases get much better reviews and, in my experience, are better in hand. Antec 1200 is the high end, or 900 is the low end. Either should suit your needs. |
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08-03-2009, 11:00 PM
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The Windows Vista I recommended in both my build lists comes with a "tech guarantee" which is basically a Windows 7 Upgrade Coupon. NZXT is a pretty solid brand, and the NZXT Tempest is basically a redesigned Antec 900 with more airflow, and supports extended ATX motherboards, however the price is still about the same, so the value is better with the NZXT case. |
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08-04-2009, 01:19 PM
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NZXT cases are quite nice, but stay AWAY from their power supplies.
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