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$3000 Build (w/ everything)

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Hamza

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This is for a friend, if possible he want's to spend less.

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming, Photoshop, Upload/Download
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? Yes
3) Where do you live? NYC (Too far from microcenter.)
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? Everything
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing?
6) Will you be overclocking? Yes, as far as possible.
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have? Is a 30in possible with this budget? If not a 24in will do.
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC? 1 Week
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? Nothing too fancy, regular stuff.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? Win 7 RC

I'm thinking he should get a low end card for now, and then get a 58XX or GTX3XX?

If it's worth waiting he will wait till new cards.

This is what I had planned out for him.

Mobo, GPU - $395.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.230275

Samsung Optical - $30
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151188

Western Digital 1Tb - $95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

Intel SSD w/ Icydock - $230
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.238486

I7 920, 6gb DDR3 - $392
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.231911

Xigmatek Dark Knight - $45
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029

Antec TP 750W (Thanks It_shiro!) - $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371025

Artic Silver 5 - $8

Antec 1200 (He wants a full tower) - $160 (-$10 w/ Promo Code)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129043

Total $1474.84

I need suggestions for a 30in or a 24in, I was thinking one of these would do him good.

Dell 3008WFP
http://www.amazon.com/Dell-UltraSharp-3008WFP-30-inch-Widescreen/dp/B001JI92KQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=office-products&qid=1250974969&sr=8-1

Dell 3007WFP-HC
http://www.amazon.com/Dell-3007WFP-HC-30-Inch-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/B001AO2QLG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1250975017&sr=8-3

HP LP2475W (Would get a GTX 275 with this instead of GTX 260)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824176104&Tpk=hp%20lp2475w
 
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The prices on those 30" Dells is too much man. Especially the 3007WFP. Consider purchasing that from Costco. com for $999.99. You can also consider the HP LP3065 30" for $1,060.00 at Provantage.com. The HP LP2475W can be had for a better price from Provantage.com for $508.08

Hamza said:
I need suggestions for a 30in or a 24in, I was thinking one of these would do him good.

Dell 3008WFP
http://www.amazon.com/Dell-UltraSharp-3008WFP-30-inch-Widescreen/dp/B001JI92KQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=office-products&qid=1250974969&sr=8-1

Dell 3007WFP-HC
http://www.amazon.com/Dell-3007WFP-HC-30-Inch-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/B001AO2QLG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1250975017&sr=8-3

HP LP2475W (Would get a GTX 275 with this instead of GTX 260)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824176104&Tpk=hp%20lp2475w
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If you buy a GTX260 then I wouldn't recommend a 30 incher. Not enough firepower for gaming at that resolution. I think he'll be quite happy with a 24.
 
HardwareGuru said:
The prices on those 30" Dells is too much man. Especially the 3007WFP. Consider purchasing that from Costco. com for $999.99. You can also consider the HP LP3065 30" for $1,060.00 at Provantage.com. The HP LP2475W can be had for a better price from Provantage.com for $508.08
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Thanks for tip, He'll probably get the 3007WFP from Costco.

I like the case blazestorm, I'll tell him about it but he's sold on the 1200.

He wants to get a mild OC, 3.6 max...I'll let him know about the Cogage True Spirit.
 
mrorange43 said:
If you buy a GTX260 then I wouldn't recommend a 30 incher. Not enough firepower for gaming at that resolution. I think he'll be quite happy with a 24.
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He plans to get a GTX3XX or 58XX in crossfire or sli, the 260 is temp.

Any reason to get a 3007WFP-HC over a 3008WFP?
 
I run a 3007WFP-HC with a GTX260 and it's fine, I am waiting for the next gen though...
 
Hamza said:
He plans to get a GTX3XX or 58XX in crossfire or sli, the 260 is temp.

Any reason to get a 3007WFP-HC over a 3008WFP?
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Ah, sorry about that. I guess I missed that part of the post. Outside of that, the build looks pretty solid. One thing is that the mobo only has support for 12GB RAM. While this may or may not be an issue, most X58 mobos, especially at that price, should offer 24GB of memory.
 
microcenter isn't too far away from nyc. It's a 1-2 hour trip but the traffic can make it hell. The LIRR also runs near by so you can save ~$50 on the i7 920 if you make the trip. Nothing else there is really worth it.
 
Let’s go with something like this. Utilize some crazy combos

CASE/PSU - Antec 1200 + Antec CP-850W modular both for $264.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.216977

MOBO/RAM - Asus P6T + G. Skill 6GB DDR3 1600 both for $344.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.235806

Asus Mobo - SLI or Xfire with 24GB RAM support
G. Skill Ram - low voltage 1.5-1.6v DDR3 modules

CPU/VIDEO - Intel Core i7 920 + HIS Radeon HD 4890 1GB both for $454.98 ($10 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.231070

HDD/DRIVE CONVERTER - Intel X25-M SSD 80GB + ICY Dock both for $229.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.238486

HDD(Secondary) - WD1001FALS 1TB for $94.99 w/free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

Optical - Samsung 22X Sata DVD Burner for $27.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151187

HSF - lets go with the one tiraides mentioned Cogage True Spirit for $37.99
http://www.crazypc.com/products/true-spirit-50981.html

Total: $1,455.90 before shipping & taxes

MONITOR - Dell 3007WFP-HC for $999.99
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11269564&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US

90 day return policy. Return for full refund at any Costco location.

Computer + Monitor = $2,455.89 before shipping & taxes.
 
I'm with HG if you need to buy a Video Card now I'd definitely try to sneak a 4890 in there. Especially for a larger monitor.

Me personally though, I'd get the Intel Gen2 SSD if you can find it.
 
HardwareGuru said:
Let’s go with something like this. Utilize some crazy combos

CASE/PSU - Antec 1200 + Antec CP-850W modular both for $264.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.216977

MOBO/RAM - Asus P6T + G. Skill 6GB DDR3 1600 both for $344.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.235806

Asus Mobo - SLI or Xfire with 24GB RAM support
G. Skill Ram - low voltage 1.5-1.6v DDR3 modules

CPU/VIDEO - Intel Core i7 920 + HIS Radeon HD 4890 1GB both for $454.98 ($10 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.231070

HDD/DRIVE CONVERTER - Intel X25-M SSD 80GB + ICY Dock both for $229.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.238486

HDD(Secondary) - WD1001FALS 1TB for $94.99 w/free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

Optical - Samsung 22X Sata DVD Burner for $27.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151187

HSF - lets go with the one tiraides mentioned Cogage True Spirit for $37.99
http://www.crazypc.com/products/true-spirit-50981.html

Total: $1,455.90 before shipping & taxes

MONITOR - Dell 3007WFP-HC for $999.99
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11269564&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US

90 day return policy. Return for full refund at any Costco location.

Computer + Monitor = $2,455.89 before shipping & taxes.
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Thanks! That helped a lot!

Intel SSD Gen 2? I'm sure I saw a Intel SSD that was out of stock on the egg till the 28th, Is it faster than Gen 1?
 
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its not the speed that is whats important and its only slightly faster in random read/writes. The big thing is Intel has stated that the new Gen 2 34nm drives will have Trim support with a firmware upgrade, and the 50nm Gen 1 drives will not.
 
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