Mad Cow said:
ShaqAttaq said:
Hi Mad Cow, I am looking to build my first computer. I intend to use it for general everyday things and also for gaming. I'm not a hardcore gamer, but I want a nice machine that will last me a while. I would like an Intel i7 Core processor >3.0GHz. Other than that, I am looking for recommendations for the following:
Case
Power Supply
Motherboard
CPU
Hard Drive (1TB or greater)
Opticals (Bluray player at least, possibly writer if there is a good deal)
RAM
Video Card
OS (Windows 7)
Sound Card
My budget is ~$1500. I would appreciate it if you could help me out with recommendations (and possibly advice for a 1st time builder) if you get a chance.
I already have a monitor and speakers, but no keyboard or mouse.
maximum pc's current build-a-system suggestionyou can save some $ off their $1900 cost by not buying the $600 video card and the 2TB drive.
Drop their video card for a 5850 and you save $300. Get a 1 TB HDD instead of the 2 TB HDD there and save about another $200. You could save some more on RAM to get this down to about $1350 or so.
Thanks guys. This is exactly what I was looking for. I'll let you know what I end up buying/building.
About to pull the trigger on the following. Any thoughts?
Intel Core i7-920 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor
Item #:N82E16819115202
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
$288.991
ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #:N82E16813131365
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
-$20.00 Instant
$289.99
$269.991
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm sleeve CPU Cooler
Item #:N82E16835103065
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$29.981
CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory
Item #:N82E16820145242
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$234.991
XFX Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) Black Edition HD-585A-ZNBC Video Card
Item #:N82E16814150454
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
$359.991
SAMSUNG 24x DVD Burner - Bulk SATA Model SH-S243N/ BEBE
Item #:N82E16827151193
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$30.991
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drives -Bare Drive
Item #:N82E16822136284
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$109.99
$99.991
CORSAIR TX Series CMPSU-950TX 950W Power Supply
Item #:N82E16817139013
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$30.00 Instant
$179.99
$149.991
SILVERSTONE RAVEN RV02-BW Matte black Computer Case With Side Panel Window
Item #:N82E16811163154
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$20.00 Instant
$199.99
$179.991
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit 1-Pack for System Builders
Item #:N82E16832116752
Return Policy: Software Return Policy
$104.99
Grand Total:$1,749.89