Summer System Review

[jake21]

What do you guys think about this system im planning to build this summer.
I dont quite want to go with the i7 processor yet, and im planning to do alot of gaming with this rig.

Here it is
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/P...shListNumber=9116705&WishListTitle=amd_jake21

Let me know what you guys think.

Thanks,
Jake

 

[HardwareGuru]

Pretty good man. But, utilize the combo deal for more savings.

 

[Dangman]

Please answer the sticky titled "ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS FIRST!" so that we can help you better.

 

[HardwareGuru]

CPU/Mobo - AMD Phenom II 940 Deneb + ASUS M4A79 Deluxe AM2+/AM2 AMD 790FX both for $335
RAM/HDD combo - OCZ Fatal1ty 4gig DDR2 1066 + WD1001FALS 1TB for $145 ($10 MIR on RAM)
VIDEO CARD - XFX Radeon HD 4890 1GB for $260 w/free shipping $20 MIR
PSU - PC Power and Cooling 750W Silencer for $100 w/free shipping $30 MIR
CASE - Thermaltake Kandalf VD4000BWS for $243.67

 

[HardwareGuru]

Hmm.. online posts current rig is in need of some serious upgrade there.

 

[PC_User]

With a budget of $1,200 (according to your current setup), you can go with an i7 build.

 

[engiNURD]

Wow... a new FDD... for?

 

[HardwareGuru]

I'm looking at a $900-$950 build with a Phenom II 940 cpu, 4gig DDR2 1066, 1TB WD HDD, Radeon HD 4890 1gig video card if OP sacrifices that Thermaltake Kandalf case. I know cases are personal preference but, $280 man.

 

[jake21]

Hmm.. online posts current rig is in need of some serious upgrade there.

Yes, very serious upgrade.

With a budget of $1,200 (according to your current setup), you can go with an i7 build.

I just dont want in i7 yet. Personal preference as of right now

Wow... a new FDD... for?

My old one is shit, i like to have one, some programs (i.e. memtest) use floppys.

I'm looking at a $900-$950 build with a Phenom II 940 cpu, 4gig DDR2 1066, 1TB WD HDD, Radeon HD 4890 1gig video card if OP sacrifices that Thermaltake Kandalf case. I know cases are personal preference but, $280 man.

Yes, but from reviews i have heard the case has a pretty good watercooling setup. Which i can upgrade later if needed.

 

[jake21]

With a budget of $1,200 (according to your current setup), you can go with an i7 build.

See, waiting sometimes does help
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1422711

 

[PC_User]

See, waiting sometimes does help
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1422711

I'm not sure I see your point.

 

[SBB]

I'd go for a different case, I had the thermaltake armor and it's very annoying to build with in my opinion, for example the pci toolless brackets are horrible and installing cards with screws doesnt seem to fit securely ... its an *OK* case but it's getting on now and its not brilliant. in my opinioon. The water cooling is ok but the pump makes quite a lot of noise and I probably wouldnt want the extra hassle, when high end air is nearly as good.