Here's my ~$1500 wishlist (COMPLETE SETUP)

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Hi. I've never built a PC before and I decided it's about time to. I've been out of the action for a while now (by action, I mean PWNIN' N00BS, BOOM HS) and this wishlist was actually made in January. Knowing the high demand of computer parts and upgrades I'm sure it's obsolete by now so any criticisms/suggestions are welcome. I expect to purchase this around Christmas/Q1 January.

By the way, this list is for everything. I want to start from scratch and be set for a while (but I will over-clock, just not out of the box). My budget is ~$1500 (give or take, but I'd like to keep it around there), so keep that in mind.
NOTE: I intend to play FPS most of the time with this beast.


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  • Lian Li PC-65B Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
    Model #: PC-65B
$125.00


  • REFURBISHED: MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard - OEM
    Model #: K8N NEO4 Platinum
$92.00


  • BFG Tech BFGR68256GTOCX Geforce 6800GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
    Model #: BFGR68256GTOCX
$312.00



  • AMD Athlon 64 3500+ ClawHammer 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3500ASBOX - Retail
    Model #: ADA3500ASBOX
$231.00


  • CORSAIR XMS 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model TWINX1024-3200C2PT - Retail
    Model #: TWINX1024-3200C2PT
$123.00


  • Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 SATA NCQ ST3160827AS 160GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
    Model #: ST3160827AS
$91.00


  • Logitech Ultra X 967353-0403 PS/2 Wired Standard Keyboard - OEM
    Model #: 967353-0403
$21.00


  • ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" CRT Monitor D-Sub - Retail
    Model #: G90FB
$219.99


  • Microsoft Standard Wireless Optical BX4-00003 Black 3 Buttons 1x Wheel USB RF Optical Mouse - Retail
    Model #: BX4-00003
$25.00


  • Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS 70SB035000000 8 (7.1) Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail
    Model #: 70SB035000000
$93.00


  • Arctic Silver Ceramique Thermal Compound - OEM
    Model #: Ceramique
$5.99


  • Logitech X-530 70 Watts 5.1 Speaker - Retail
    Model #: 970114-0403
$53.99


  • Microsoft Windows XP HOME Edition With Service Pack 2 - OEM
    Model #: N09-01152
$91.95
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TOTAL = $1,484.92
 
Everything looks good just be careful about refurbished stuff sometimes they dont come with all of the accessories sometimes they do you just dont know, not a biggie tho. Gl with the system.
 
Woops, apparently I forgot a CD drive... Doh!

I was looking at this one. I just don't know if it's necessary to get retail or not. Will the motherboard come with cables for this? Does it come with a driver CD I'll need?


Once again, should I give the video card/CPU another look? I know the 7200's are out, but those are so goddamn expensive. Also, are the dual-core AMD CPU's really all that? I don't wanna dig myself into a hole deeper than I'm already in...but I want the best for my money.
 
The video card seems nice, but how well is XFX's reputation? How does it compare to this one?

And I'll get the retail 'board. Should I stick with the same one, though?
 
*Shameless bump*

Also, would it be okay to get the OEM version of this card? Do I need a Driver CD that comes with it or can I just get that on the web?
 
Wow, you have been out of the loop for a while (no offense). :p $1400 for that is..a lot. Here:

Antec P180 - $119
Fortron 500W - $91
EPoX nF4 Ultra - $105
X2 3800+ - $347
OCZ Platinum 2GB - $257 (before $30 MIR)
BFG 7800GT - $379 (these go on sale a lot)
Maxtor 250GB x 2 - $208
NEC ND-3540 - $40
Total: $1546, or about $1500 after the rebate for the RAM. I'd also wait for either that BFG or an eVGA to go on sale; that'd save you about $30.


Edit: Oh..hm..didn't see that you needed a monitor and everything. Lets see what I can bring down.

Centurion 5 - $55
Corsair Value 2GB - $216
One HDD, so that'd be $104
New total: $1337

Then you can just add the cost of the other stuff. You can find those speakers for about $40 if you shop around, and the sound card isn't *really* necessary.
 
I definatley would recommend the centurion 5. I built my rig with it, and I absolutley love it. Its sleek, clean, and completely tool-less. Definatley worth the price, if not more.
 
Okay I did a few modifications and I am going to give you guys a list of what I definitely want. After that, think up some other gear to get the price up to $1500. Here's what I know I want.

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Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6L250R0 250GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA133 Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: 6L250R0 - $91.49

Logitech Ultra X 967353-0403 PS/2 Wired Standard Keyboard - OEM
Model #: 967353-0403 - $21.00

ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" CRT Monitor D-Sub - Retail
Model #: G90FB - $219.99

Microsoft Standard Wireless Optical BX4-00003 Black 3 Buttons 1x Wheel USB RF Optical Mouse - Retail
Model #: BX4-00003 - $25.00

LITE-ON Black IDE DVD Burner Model SOHW-1693S Black - Retail
Model #: SOHW-1693S Black - $42.98

Logitech X-530 70 Watts 5.1 Speaker - Retail
Model #: 970114-0403 - $53.99
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This all comes to $454.45. Subtract that from $1500 = $1045.45.

I'm sure you can do an impresive amount of damage with that money, so if any of you guys wanna throw together something quick for the Video Card (preferrably a 7200GT), Motherboard, Processor (I'm guessing most of you will pick an X2 for this, that's fine), Case, Power Supply, RAM, and optional Sound Card, it'd be very kind of you and I'll give you a cookie. Kgo.
 
Let's see...

Antec Case w/480w TPII PSU: 157.99$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129159

AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+: 347$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103562

Chaintech VNF4/Ultra: 79.50$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813152049

2GB OCZ Value Series: 207.24$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146841

MSI 7800GT: 340$ after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127189

Total comes to 1131.73 after shipping.

A little over budget, I know, but I think you'll be happier with the results.
 
GForce64 said:
Let's see...
Total comes to 1131.73 after shipping.

A little over budget, I know, but I think you'll be happier with the results.
Click to expand...

I think GForce64 and sc00ter have a great suggestion for you... If your going to spend $1500-ish, go ahead and buy a 7800.

I spent $800, what you see in the sig. But if you going to spend more you souldn't be sitting on a 6800gt, or a 6800ultra... bump up and get the not-to-much-more-expensive 7800
 
Ack, no! That's a POS case/PSU. Or at least the PSU. If you want to buy a case with a good PSU, go for an Antec.
 
Alright, I'll give this another go. Updated list!
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Antec PERFORMANCE TX TX1050B Black Steel Server Computer Case 500W ATX12V v2.0 Power Supply - Retail
Model #: TX1050B
$139.00

CHAINTECH VNF4/Ultra Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Model #: VNF4/Ultra
$76.00

XFX PVT70GUDF7 Geforce 7800GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
Model #: PVT70GUDF7
$379.00

AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Dual Core Processor Model ADA3800BVBOX - Retail
Model #: ADA3800BVBOX
$347.90

OCZ Value Series 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model OCZ4002048V3DC-K - Retail
Model #: OCZ4002048V3DC-K
$203.41

Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6L250R0 250GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA133 Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: 6L250R0
$91.49

Logitech Ultra X 967353-0403 PS/2 Wired Standard Keyboard - OEM
Model #: 967353-0403
$21.00

ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" CRT Monitor D-Sub - Retail
Model #: G90FB
$219.99

Microsoft Standard Wireless Optical BX4-00003 Black 3 Buttons 1x Wheel USB RF Optical Mouse - Retail
Model #: BX4-00003
$25.00

LITE-ON Black IDE DVD Burner Model SOHW-1693S Black - Retail
Model #: SOHW-1693S Black
$42.45

Logitech X-530 70 Watts 5.1 Speaker - Retail
Model #: 970114-0403
$53.99

NEW TOTAL = $1598.33
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Even cheaper than before. :D
 
Much better. One last little thing I'd change is the RAM. If you're already spending $200+, why not get the Platinum over the Value? It's not that much more, especially after rebates.
 
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