Need help building new system

Contra · 01-19-10, 01:25 PM

I got $1500 TO $2000 to spend on a new system

I havent been keeping up on the latest stuff in a while

throw up some parts

I have a good video card here is what it is
Geforce Maxcore 55 GTX 260 896mb GDDR3

I want a really fast gammer comp.

I can replace the video card if needed, but I need suggestions

I need every thing from the ground up (CPU,MOBO,HDD,DVD BURNER,RAM[I WANT ALOT],SOUND CARD,CASE [FULL TOWER]

I dont want budget crap, I want good stuff, I am willing to spend all $2000 if needed

post up every thing here and i will go with your suggestion

if you can post links I will buy, I am looking to buy ASAP

I want a new toy...

EarthDog · 01-19-10, 01:28 PM

$1500+ eh.....

Are you an overclocker?
What resolution do you game at?
Do you need an OS?

EarthDog · 01-19-10, 01:36 PM

CPU: I7 920 - $290 (FS)
RAM: Gksill Pi 6GB DDR3 1600 CAS7, 1.5v - $180 ($6 SH)
MOBO: Evga 141-BL-E757-TR - $239 (FS, $20 MIR)
GPU: HD 5870 - $399 ($8 SH)
PSU: Corsair 850HX - $170 ($11.83 SH)
SSD HDD: OCZ Agility 60GB - $200 (FS, $30 MIR)
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB - $100 (FS)
DVD Burner: Your choice, they are all the same to me.
CASE: Also your choice.

Total: $1578. You will need a case and a burner. Sell that GTX 260 216 to help offset the case cost.

atomic ferret · 01-19-10, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EarthDog

CPU: I7 920 - $290 (FS)
RAM: Gksill Pi 6GB DDR3 1600 CAS7, 1.5v - $180 ($6 SH)
MOBO: Evga 141-BL-E757-TR - $239 (FS, $20 MIR)
GPU: HD 5870 - $399 ($8 SH)
PSU: Corsair 850HX - $170 ($11.83 SH)
SSD HDD: OCZ Agility 60GB - $200 (FS, $30 MIR)
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB - $100 (FS)
DVD Burner: Your choice, they are all the same to me.
CASE: Also your choice.

Total: $1578. You will need a case and a burner. Sell that GTX 260 216 to help offset the case cost.

I like this list a lot.

As for the case, it has a lot to do with personal preference. Just make sure to get something with decent air flow.

Also don't forget a cpu cooler. Check out the air cooling forum and find a high end one.

Marshmallow64 · 01-19-10, 03:36 PM

DVD burner just go samsung. Good ratings and fairly cheap. Unless you are into other brands.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/NewPro...82E16827151187

For the case it is all personal preference, just remember a case can last you a lifetime, so it's is a good idea to buy a case that can be reused for years to come. Get one with good airflow if you plan on overclocking.

For the OS, stick with Windows 7 Home premium OEM. You can get that for about $100. You do not really need any other editions unless you plan to use the added features. For most people Home Premium is good enough.

Earthdog has you covered for everything else.

Contra · 01-19-10, 03:46 PM

thanks guys, i'm already looking up all the stuff EarthDog recommended....i'll let you know how things go from here...

01-19-10, 01:25 PM	Thread Starter #1
Contra Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Antonio,Texas	Need help building new system I got $1500 TO $2000 to spend on a new system I havent been keeping up on the latest stuff in a while throw up some parts I have a good video card here is what it is Geforce Maxcore 55 GTX 260 896mb GDDR3 I want a really fast gammer comp. I can replace the video card if needed, but I need suggestions I need every thing from the ground up (CPU,MOBO,HDD,DVD BURNER,RAM[I WANT ALOT],SOUND CARD,CASE [FULL TOWER] I dont want budget crap, I want good stuff, I am willing to spend all $2000 if needed post up every thing here and i will go with your suggestion if you can post links I will buy, I am looking to buy ASAP I want a new toy... __________________ AMD Athalon II X4 630 2.8, Asus M4A785-M Radeon HD 4850 x2, G.SKILL 6GB DDR2 800, 1 SATA TB, 1 SATA 250, 650 watt, 40" Widescreen LCD ]
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01-19-10, 01:28 PM	#2
EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	$1500+ eh..... Are you an overclocker? What resolution do you game at? Do you need an OS? __________________ C2D/C2Q Overclocking Guide / i3/i5/i7 (s1366/1156) Overclocking Guide/Info / SandyBridge/ Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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01-19-10, 01:36 PM	#3
EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	CPU: I7 920 - $290 (FS) RAM: Gksill Pi 6GB DDR3 1600 CAS7, 1.5v - $180 ($6 SH) MOBO: Evga 141-BL-E757-TR - $239 (FS, $20 MIR) GPU: HD 5870 - $399 ($8 SH) PSU: Corsair 850HX - $170 ($11.83 SH) SSD HDD: OCZ Agility 60GB - $200 (FS, $30 MIR) HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB - $100 (FS) DVD Burner: Your choice, they are all the same to me. CASE: Also your choice. Total: $1578. You will need a case and a burner. Sell that GTX 260 216 to help offset the case cost. __________________ C2D/C2Q Overclocking Guide / i3/i5/i7 (s1366/1156) Overclocking Guide/Info / SandyBridge/ Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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01-19-10, 03:36 PM	#5
Marshmallow64 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California	DVD burner just go samsung. Good ratings and fairly cheap. Unless you are into other brands. http://www.newegg.com/Product/NewPro...82E16827151187 For the case it is all personal preference, just remember a case can last you a lifetime, so it's is a good idea to buy a case that can be reused for years to come. Get one with good airflow if you plan on overclocking. For the OS, stick with Windows 7 Home premium OEM. You can get that for about $100. You do not really need any other editions unless you plan to use the added features. For most people Home Premium is good enough. Earthdog has you covered for everything else. __________________ :: Gaming Desktop :: CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T @ 3.9 Ghz 1.4v \| MOBO: MSI 790FX-GD70 AM3 GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 570 (732/1464/1900) \| RAM: 4 GB G-Skill DDR3 1600 SSD: OCZ Vertex 120 GB \| HD1: WD Black 640 GB \| HD2: WD Black 2 TB SC: Xfi Titanium Fatal1ty \| PSU: Corsair HX 620 W KB: Saitek Eclipse \| MOUSE: Logitech MX 518 CASE: Antec 1200 \| OS: Windows 7 x64 :: Laptop :: MOD: Macbook Pro 13” 2011 \| CPU: Intel Core i5 @ 2.3 Ghz RAM: 4 GB DDR3 1333 \| OS: OS X Lion 10.7.2
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01-19-10, 03:46 PM	Thread Starter #6
Contra Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Antonio,Texas	thanks guys, i'm already looking up all the stuff EarthDog recommended....i'll let you know how things go from here... __________________ AMD Athalon II X4 630 2.8, Asus M4A785-M Radeon HD 4850 x2, G.SKILL 6GB DDR2 800, 1 SATA TB, 1 SATA 250, 650 watt, 40" Widescreen LCD ]
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