First computer build

Volta · Jan 1, 2011

Well like the title says this is going to be my first computer build and i need help finalizing the parts for it on a $1,300 budget. I plan to do a lot of gaming on a 1920x1080 resolution monitor and some overclocking on the CPU.(I intend to build it this month)

This are the parts i came up with.

Cpu- Intel Core i7 950-$300

Motherboard- Sabetooth x58-$200

PSU-Cougar CMX 700-$120

GPU-Gigabyte Radeon HD 6850-$190

Ram-Crosair XMS 6gb(3x2gb)-$80

HDD- Samsung 320gb-$43

DvD Burner-Samsung-$17

CPU fan and heatsink- Zalman CNPS9900MAX-R -$80

Case-Xeon-$70

OS-Windows 7 premium 64 bit- $100

mouse and keyboard- $45- i don't think they are important enough to name

Total:$1,245

GT3mich · Jan 1, 2011

Not sure about that Cougar PSU. Its a new company. I would get this instead.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139012
or even this one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

wingman99 · Jan 1, 2011

Or this PSU CORSAIR HX Series CMPSU-750HX 750W ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010

Volta · Jan 1, 2011

So everything else is alright except the psu?

Marshmallow64 · Jan 1, 2011

Yes everything else checks out. I'd change the hard drive though if possible, to a western digital black 640 gb.

Volta · Jan 1, 2011

Ok thanks for the help guys =]

Final Setup.

Cpu- Intel Core i7 950-$300

Motherboard- Sabetooth x58-$200

PSU-Corsair HX 750W-$145

GPU-Gigabyte Radeon HD 6850-$190

Ram-Crosair XMS 6gb(3x2gb)-$80

HDD- Samsung 320gb-$43

DvD Burner-Samsung-$17

CPU fan and heatsink- Zalman CNPS9900MAX-R -$80

Case-Xeon-$70

OS-Windows 7 premium 64 bit- $100

mouse and keyboard- $45- i don't think they are important enough to name

Total:$1,270

Wathnix · Jan 1, 2011

You should really get rid of that hard drive and replace it with something faster. it will bog down your system. I recommend this one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533

well worth the extra money.

Knufire · Jan 2, 2011

Actually, the Cougar PSU's are pretty high quality, but the Corsair 750TX is cheaper. If you want modular, go with the Cougar, if you can settle for hardwire, get the 750TX.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&file=print&reid=178

This is a MUCH, MUCH better cooler, though you need to order fans separately.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835242001&Tpk=megahalems

For the fan choice, here's a great http://www.overclockers.com/65-fans-tested-megahalems/

+1 to the WD Black as the hard drive.

bigdfootball89 · Jan 2, 2011

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...51&cm_re=G._skill_s_pi-_-20-231-351-_-Product see if u like this ram. lower cas latency, more less same price, And it's 1600. It's 4 gigs, but u prob won't need anymore than that unless ur gonna be running 20 apps at the same time

vdgamer · Jan 2, 2011

i dont know how no one noticed this yet but youre getting 1333 ram? get 1600 its better for overclocking http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145222

Knufire · Jan 2, 2011

$64 with promo code EMCZNNT43 and free shipping, 6GB 1600MHZ.

That's a freaking killer price. And from a reputable brand too.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231225

lsaddict · Jan 2, 2011

nother case to look at is the antec 300. Its a great case for what is cost.

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