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01-25-2010, 08:52 PM
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Need some advice for building first gaming PC
Hi,
I'm looking to build my first custom PC soon. I want it to be intel based, and capable of running the latest games on High settings (or at least, well enough that you wouldn't notice a degradation in effects and such). I already have a case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers. Here are the case and monitor specs: Ultra Grid ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Front USB and Audio Ports (won from PCMech Giveaway a couple years ago) http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...IN#detailspecs Monitor: LG 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor With 2ms Response Time (W2453V) - Black http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...37&catid=25616 What I'm looking for in my build:
For that, what can I expect to pay? I mostly order from TigerDirect.ca, though if I can find the same item cheaper on NCIX.com I use them as well. I'm located in Ontario, Canada, near Ottawa (to give you an idea on shipping, though Tiger's running a free shipping offer for orders over a certain amount right now). I'm currently making $9.50/hour from my part-time job, and have no other expenses to pay, although I'm probably going to purchase a reseller web hosting plan soon (abotu $29/month + $10/year for domain). I had initially thought I'd have to spend about $2500, but considering I don't make that much (about $200 every 2 weeks), I'm hoping to get a powerful machine for a lower price. |
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01-25-2010, 11:03 PM
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You will need to give us the specs on your power supply. You will need a high quality one to protect your system. You may have one so please post and we will adjust if necessary.
$1510.00 New egg Canada ASUS P7P55D LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16813131404 Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16819115215 G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16820231189 ASUS EAH5870/2DIS/1GD5/A Radeon HD 5870 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16814121345 Intel X25-M Mainstream SSDSA2M080G2XXX 2.5" 80GB http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16820167016 Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16822136284 LINKSYS WMP54G IEEE 802.11b/g, Window 7 certifid http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16833124115 Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16832116754 Load OS and main apps on ssd, use the 1tb for storage, stay with the caviar black.... I would not run a wireless card if you can avoid it, I would run direct. DO NOT cheap on the power supply CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX xtra 129.99 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817139006 the sound is great onboard no need |
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01-25-2010, 11:22 PM
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Great hardware choices Jdeb
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01-26-2010, 12:33 PM
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Thanks jdeb.
One thing though, the shipping cost from NewEgg to me ends up being $80+. For some reason, even though they've opened the Canadian site, they ship from their US warehouse. If possible, I'd like to order from a Canadian-based site (i.e, tigerdirect.ca or ncix.com), but I'm having trouble trying to pinpoint your suggested parts there. Another thing, I'd like to have an Nvidia card (biased toward that for some reason), but if an ATI card is better, I'm not too picky. :P I have a power supply that came included with the case. It's an Ultra 700 Watt ATX Power Supply, model # ULT-VX700. Not sure how reliable it is, though. I tried googling it, and can't find any information on it. Ultra no longer has it listed on their website, either. As for the wireless - it's my only option at the moment, like I said I'd have to stretch a cable all the way across the house. Moving the router isn't an option, either. Just to be sure, is this hardware the same as you've picked out on NewEgg (aside from the parts I couldn't find): Asus P7P55D Motherboard - Intel P55, Socket LGA1156, CrossFireX Ready, 2133MHz DDR3 Support http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...580&CatId=4720 Intel Core i5 750 BX80605I5750 Processor - 2.66GHz, LGA 1156, 8MB L3 Cache, Quad-Core, Lynnfield, Retail http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...973&CatId=4729 Corsair XMS3 TW3X4G1333C9AG 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 RAM - - PC10666, 1333MHz, 4096MB (2x 2048MB), 240 Pin, Dual-Channel (Couldn't find the part you suggested) http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...614&CatId=4524 XFX Radeon HD 5870 Video Card - 1GB GDDR5, PCI-Express 2.0, CrossFireX Ready, Dual DVI, Display Port, HDMI (again, couldn't find matching part) http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...754&CatId=3669 OCZ OCZSSD2-1AGT60G Agility Series 60GB Solid State Drive - 2.5", SATA II (again, couldn't find matching part) http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...934&CatId=4215 Western Digital WD1001FALS Caviar Black Hard Drive - 1TB, 7200 RPM, 32MB, SATA-300 http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...139&CatId=2459 Linksys WMP54G PCI Wireless Adapter - 54Mbps, 802.11g http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...0&srkey=WMP54G Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64BIT Operating System Software - OEM DVD, English http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...932&CatId=4622 Subtotal: $1,546.80 Shipping & Handling: Free Tax: $207.10 Total: $1,747.90 Last edited by vertimyst; 01-26-2010 at 12:46 PM. |
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01-26-2010, 12:51 PM
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Replace the Ultra power supply, they haven't had a very good reliability record. Any ram that you buy should be researched on the Asus QVL for the motherboard. You would be better off with an Asus, Diamond, or HIS branded video card. I'd really try to find an Intel X25-based SSD for speed and reliability.
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01-26-2010, 01:17 PM
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Stay away from Tiger Direct if you can. Here in the US, they sell a lot of open box components and sell them as new. They will also sell a lot of liquidated merchandise from companies they buy out, so buyer beware. The memory is critical, you need to stay within the QVL (qualified vendor list) and reliable.
Here it is from ncix $1,590.04 SAVED A BUCK, don't know about taxes and shipping ASUS P7P55D LGA1156 P55 http://ncix.com/products/index.php?s...nufacture=ASUS Intel Core i5 750 http://ncix.com/products/index.php?s...ufacture=Intel Corsair XMS3 TW3X4G1333C9 4GB DDR3 2X2GB DDR3-1333 http://ncix.com/products/index.php?s...acture=Corsair ASUS Radeon HD 5870 http://ncix.com/products/index.php?s...nufacture=ASUS Western Digital WD1001FALS Caviar Black 1TB http://ncix.com/products/index.php?s...D&promoid=1084 Intel X25-M 80GB 34NM http://ncix.com/products/index.php?s...ufacture=Intel Linksys WMP54G Wireless PCI Adapter http://ncix.com/products/?sku=10480&...acture=Linksys Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64BIT DVD OEM http://ncix.com/products/index.php?s...ture=Microsoft DON"T skimp on the power supply, drop that one you have like a bad habit... Corsair TX750W 750W http://ncix.com/products/index.php?s...acture=Corsair brings your total up to $1735.03 |
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02-03-2010, 06:05 PM
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I just realized one thing we're missing: the DVD drive. :P
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02-03-2010, 07:20 PM
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NCIX has a good selection of DVD burners in the $33 to $39 range. Stick with LG, Lite-On, Sony, or Asus.
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