New build advice - mobo/graphics

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paco

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I'm doing a new build for someone. I've got everything picked out except the graphics card, PSU, and motherboard. Hoping you can give me some suggestions on this. Here is what I have so far (mostly what they picked so no subs.)
Antec 900 case
OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...XStream_OCZ700SXS_700W-_-17-341-019-_-Product
G.Skill 4Gb (2x2Gb) DDR2 1066
WD Caviar Black 1TB HD
Samsung 22X DVD burner
Q9550 Yorkfield
XFX HD-485X-ZDFC Radeon HD 4850 1GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...50351&Tpk=XFX HD-485X-ZDFC Radeon HD 4850 1GB
Asus P5E Deluxe
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&cm_re=Asus_P5E_Deluxe-_-13-131-317-_-Product
The question is there a better graphics card, PSU or motherboard for this build and this budget? I've got a $300-$350 budget for these 3 pieces.

*A few notes, I can get the mobo listed in a combo deal with the CPU (save $80, plus $30MIR).
*They use the machine for games, 3d rendering, and photo editing (budget doesn't call for "CAD" card).

So any suggestions you could give would be very much appreciated. I'll probably order parts on Monday. Thanks!
 
Well you have picked a horrible psu and case with poor cable management.

COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $90

or

Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $115

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Antec TruePower New TP-650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE ... - Retail $100

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Intel Core i5 750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail $200

ASUS P7P55D LE LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $135

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL - Retail $80

XFX HD-487A-ZWFC Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail $145

Q9550 was great CPU in its time, 775 is end of life socket.
 
jeremyshaw said:
Edit: oops, I didn't see the gaming requirement, sorry!
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It's not a heavy gaming requirement. They do more with photo editing and some 3d rendering. but they do have a kid that plays some WOW, Call of Duty and stuff like that occasionally.
 
The HD4850 is fine for most games, but for gaming at a 1680x1050 or a 1920x1080/1200 resolution, it would be better to go with the HD4870 or the HD4890. The NVIDIA equivalents (the 9800GTX+/GTX 250, the GTX 260, and the GTX 275, respectively) are often more expensive than the ATI cards, but they perform just as well. If you can, however, wait for the new ATI cards to arrive within the next few weeks. If nothing else, the new cards could possibly lower the prices of the rest of the current lineup.

Having said all of that, lt_shiro's build is a much better option for you.
 
lt_shiro said:
Well you have picked a horrible psu and case with poor cable management.

COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $90

or

Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $115

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Antec TruePower New TP-650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE ... - Retail $100

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Intel Core i5 750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail $200

ASUS P7P55D LE LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $135

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL - Retail $80

XFX HD-487A-ZWFC Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail $145

Q9550 was great CPU in its time, 775 is end of life socket.
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Thanks forthe suggestions. Problem is, all those substitutions put me over budget. My total budget is at most $800. If I go with the Coolermaster case, Antec PSU, and the other 4 parts you listed that puts me at $750. I still need to add the DVD burner and Hard drive. For whatever reason, they want that specific HD so that will put me over $800.

Any chance there is a cheaper mobo that will work for this CPU? I don't want to move on the budget since they already paid me, and I'm hoping to make a few bucks on this thing.
 
paco said:
Thanks forthe suggestions. Problem is, all those substitutions put me over budget. My total budget is at most $800. If I go with the Coolermaster case, Antec PSU, and the other 4 parts you listed that puts me at $750. I still need to add the DVD burner and Hard drive. For whatever reason, they want that specific HD so that will put me over $800.

Any chance there is a cheaper mobo that will work for this CPU? I don't want to move on the budget since they already paid me, and I'm hoping to make a few bucks on this thing.
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Can't go wrong with the Intel one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121388
 
 
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