money=new pc :D

[SmurfSniper]

yeah, so not sure yet.... but I may be building a new pc soon, and I will probably need some help. O_o not 100% sure yet but I do know I need a new one and I need to make sure I get everything I need...

funds will probably be limited to around $1200 so I am hoping that I can still use a couple things from my current pc and just buy shit like processor n motherboard, power supply, video card, hard drive (thought about using current one), and whatever else.... but anyways...

so far this is what Ive been looking at... like I said Im not 100% sure on wtf I am doing :-P so help is appreciated...

-ASUS Crosshair III Formula AM3 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard

-AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor Model

-CORSAIR XMS3 8GB (4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model

-Thermaltake SpinQ Performance Series cooler with ultra-lightweight aluminum and six heatpipes CL-P0466 CPU

-Thermaltake W0116RU 750W Complies with ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS 12V version SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS

-CORSAIR CMXAF1 Fans

-Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound

-Thermaltake Tsunami VA3000BWA Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

-SYBA PCI-Express 5 Ports USB 2.0 Card Model SD-PEX20019


pen I know you will probably jump on this ;) lol

[Jackd]

Insert here and gently press down. That is all you need to know :P

Good luck with the new PC!

[Cancer]

I've got the 955 Black, and the same Mobo, Gskill for RAM though, still haven't been able to OC it.

[NoogyMan]

Congrats on getting a new PC smurf! I'm not an expert but that one you're looking at sounds nice.

Sure someone will recommend something better. Good Luck

-Noogyman :)

[Penatrater]

Seems to me like your on the right track. What Graphics card are you going to use? Also that processor you have is a hot bastard ! You will need a good CPU heatsink and fan for sure to keep that 125W cpu cooled down.

Dont forget in your budget you will need a OS.... Unless your a pirate lol
And the new SSD Hard drives out now let me just say WOW they fuckin SCREAM !!

My buddy Bailion just built a new rig close to what you layed out. You should add him to friends and ask him how he likes his new setup.

best of luck to ya and if i can help Hollar !

[SmurfSniper]

ok.... so I have went over what I have said originally looking at 1500 bux but here is the what I have picked out, and I think this is what I will probably definately go with




Thermaltake Armor Series VA8003BWS Black Full Tower Case w/ 25CM Fan - Retail
Item #: N82E16811133021
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$25.60 Instant
$25.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$169.88
$144.28


AeroCool Touch 2000 Controller, Panel - Retail
Item #: N82E16811999198
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$59.99


Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822136284
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$109.99
$99.99


ASUS Crosshair III Formula AM3 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813131392
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
$199.99


XFX HD-585A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video ... - Retail
Item #: N82E16814150442
Return Policy: VGA Replacement Only Return Policy
$299.99


SeaSonic X650 Gold 650W ATX12V V2.3/EPS 12V V2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817151088
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$179.99
$169.99


Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
Item #: N82E16835100007
Return Policy: Consumable Item Standard Return Policy
$9.99


G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL6D-8GBMQ - Retail
Item #: N82E16820231182
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$229.99


AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ965FBGMBOX - Retail
Item #: N82E16819103727
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
$189.00


Thermaltake SpinQ Performance Series cooler with ultra-lightweight aluminum and six heatpipes CL-P0466 CPU Cooler - Retail
Item #: N82E16835106123


OH and I already have a copy of windows 7 to use and the thermaltake spinQ cpu cooler got good reviews for that specific processor, all reviews said that it kept the temp around 36-39c

[Cancer]

Thermaltakeusa » Cooler » CPU Cooler » AMD Socket AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 » SpinQ VT : SpinQ VT CLP0554 (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1151&ID=1904)

Look into it if your case is wide enough

[SmurfSniper]

Newegg.com - Thermaltake Armor Series VA8003BWS Black Full Tower Case w/ 25CM Fan - Computer Cases (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133021)

thats the case

Newegg.com - Thermaltake SpinQ Performance Series cooler with ultra-lightweight aluminum and six heatpipes CL-P0466 CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106123)

cpu cooler I had on the list....

Newegg.com - Thermaltake CLP0537 92mm Hydro Dynamic Fan CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106129)

is this the same thing you just sent cancer???

actually had thought about this.....but they say it covers 2 of your memory slots :(
O_o or water cooled all together

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233011

[Penatrater]

Smurf
Your motherboard your buying is DDR3 :Memory Standard: DDR3 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066

The Ram you picked out here is DDR2 800 ???

Why buddy ?

Thats like putting a volks wagon engine in a corvette.

[SmurfSniper]

shit! i removed the wrong one from my cart :(

[DoT]

Alienware Computers - Custom-Built Gaming Desktops and Laptops (http://alienware.com/)

Do it sir!

[SmurfSniper]

the hell with that lol prices are freakin insane

[Cancer]

Alienware is good, but you spend an extra 2000$ on the name alone. Custom built is cheaper, and most times better.

[SmurfSniper]

Newegg.com - CORSAIR DOMINATOR 8GB (4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMD8GX3M4A1600C8 - Desktop Memory (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145267)

this is what shouldve been on there pen

[Cancer]

Look at this, this alone is a melee weapon, so it must be awesome when it allows you to game. Newegg.com - XFX HD-597A-CNB9 Radeon HD 5970 Black Edition 2GB 512 (256 x 2)-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150460&cm_re=5970-_-14-150-460-_-Product)

I actually have the step below this, HD5870 XFX XXX Ed. Buggy yes, but it's new and nothing is without follies when new.

[SmurfSniper]

dont wanna get to crazy lol 800 for gfx card is abit over the top.... still gotta figure out exactly what im gonna get back on on my taxes so it may be a few weeks
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which would be better?

Newegg.com - ASUS Crosshair III Formula AM3 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131392)

or

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-790FXTA-UD5 AM3 AMD 790FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards (http://www.newegg.com/Product/NewProduct.aspx?Item=N82E16813128415)

[enderless]

BRAND NEW INTERNAL 1TB SATA HARD DRIVE With Windows 7 - eBay (item 140359851504 end time Feb-12-10 08:39:48 PST) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140359851504&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

check that out for a HDD. Bout 150 shipped, but it's a 1TB HDD with a legit copy of Windows7 Ultimate (x86 and x64) and a unique key. I can vouch for these as i have one currently installed and the w7 activated/updates no problem! Hell of a steal considering w7 ultimate (last time i checked) was $217!

[SmurfSniper]

ok.... so still waiting on my taxes O.o but figured a lil update here and its still not under 1500 but I am about positive this will be the final for my new pc.


Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727)

Newegg.com - ASUS Crosshair III Formula AM3 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131392)

Newegg.com - XFX HD-585A-ZNBC Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB Black Edition 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150454)

Newegg.com - XFX Black Edition XPS-850W-BES 850W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207001)

Newegg.com - CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX6GX3M3A1600C9 - Desktop Memory (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145258)

and I went with another site for the case and this was the cheapest I found

Thermaltake Armor+ LCS VH600LBWS Case at Xoxide! (http://store.yahoo.com/yhst-39083765508394/thermaltake-armor-lcs-case.html)


TOTAL= $1,578.67

[vince21]

good luck on building a new comp. i'm thinking about at least updating mine as well. it runs pretty nicely, but it's capabilities are so much higher than what i'm actually doing with it. unfortunately, i still don't as much as i'd like to do anything major. :/ research and learning ftw. have fun!