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Limp Gawd
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Hey guys I'm finally upgrading from my socket 939 3200+ AMD and 1gb of ram w/my AGP video card to something that will perform better for gaming.............

I haven't ordered yet but this is the build I am thinking about doing along with the prices. If anyone see's something that they don't feel I should use please tell me and recommend something else!

Monitor : Samsung 2333SW LCD Monitor. I already have purchased this for $179.99 - 10% Bing for $162! Free Shipping from Dell.com.

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...=04&sku=A3111256&dgc=DC&cid=48943&lid=1278394

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD4P LGA 1156

Processor: Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 1156 Found the MOBO/PROC Combo for $354

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.270434

Memory: CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 $80.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145260

Power Supply: Antec TruePower New TP-750 Blue 750W $104.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371022

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB

Case: COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Found Hard Drive/Case combo for : $99.98

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.273732



Here is the deal........VIDEO CARD.

I don't know what video card to choose. Both are sold out ATM so I have a little bit to think.

Debating between the XFX Radeon 5850 or 5870........only $100 more for the 5870 but I hear they are MASSIVE!

I havent purchased anything but the monitor yet. This is the deal I am tossing around debating whether or not to get. I will mainly just be using for gaming and some light school work. I debated getting the i7 w/the x58 mobo ect...but is it worth it ? Should I save more and get that or will it be overkill for my gaming needs? I want to spend around 1200. This as is without video card is at.... $815 Shipped.

Also...I hear black friday and the cyber monday deals will probably be great...would it be worth me waiting til then to purchase my stuff?


Thanks for looking.

-Ryan
 
If you can wait, do so. If not, then buy now. I'd buy the combo now, though (case+hdd).

You'll probably want the HD5870 for that size monitor. What games do you play?

That PSU is overkill.
 
Thanks for the info on the PSU. Would I be okay with getting the 650? Or even the 550?

I plan on playing the new COD when it comes out, CS:S and maybe some other games as they come out. But mainly FPS.

Oh and the reason I got that PSU was because it was $65 off and I thought it was a good deal to pick up...but if its not needed I can save money!
 
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Heh, sorry, didn't notice the price of the blue til now. Yes, its a great price for such a good PSU, so if you want it, go for it. Though, you really only need a good quality 550-650W for the specs you listed... but again, $105 is a great deal on the TP Blue.
 
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