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Discount system or full out?

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Svetgar

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Finally going to be building an actual system instead of just using my laptop.

Picking parts is easy enough, but I'm getting hung up on whether or not I should be building a discount system (X6 1055) or a full out i7 2600k.

Now, I will probably not be upgrading again for about 4 years or so. Lets put it like this, the system I retired is a A64 x2. So I keep stuff for a while. I mostly use it to play WoW or Rift, or other games and browsing the net. I would like to start ripping movies though, if that will make a difference.

So I'm torn. On one hand the value of the x6 is hard to ignore, but its old. I keep stuff for a while, so no reason to skimp, right? But I still hesitate at the $315 cost of the i7.

Also, I don't know what the current best deal is for video cards. I don't feel comfortable spending more than $200 on one. Another issue of mine is that I am big on quiet systems. I do not like computers I can hear running from my desk. So whatever card I get has to have a reasonably quiet fan on it. I have used the Sapphire vapor-x 5750 on my wifes system with much success. So something like that is what I'm looking for, though i don't care about ATI vs Nvidia.


1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing?

gaming, video, net

2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?

under $600, all included

3) Where do you live?

USA, no microcenter, but can get to frys

4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.

CPU, mobo, ram, video card, blu ray drive, cpu cooler

5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.

monitor, kb, mouse, case, SeaSonic S12II 620

6) Will you be overclocking?

sure, but its not a hobby or something I will obsess over as long as it doesnt increase system noise or heat excessively

7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?

1900x1280

8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?

this weekend or so

9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video? etc.

sata, I dont bother with xfire/sli. usb 3 would be nice for future proofing

10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?

yes, win 7 64
 
$600 for the complete system throws out both the i7-2600K and the X6 1055T. Besides, currently, you don't need Hyper Threading or six physical CPU cores for gaming.

Do you really need a Blu-ray drive? That's another expense that you may need to omit, as oftentimes you not only have to buy the drive but also the Blu-ray playback software. (Many OEM models only come with the drive.)

It would help us immensely if you were to tell us which specific parts (brands and model names/numbers) you're reusing. The SeaSonic S12II 620 is a good PSU, but how old is it? Also, which games do you plan on playing on this system?
 
I have built a number of systems over the years (6), and I suggest you build
ahead. Yes, it cost more for top of the line, but you can get by with
small incremental upgrades that keep you close to current.

In doing so, I only build new, about every 4 - 5 years.

The guys here, can give you kick ass recommendations , they know there stuff.
 
 
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