• Second opinions on potential buy.
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I'm looking at a new motherboard, GPU, RAM, wifi-adapter, & possibly a PSU. [list] [*][url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.548902]I found this motherboard + ram combo. A MSI 870-G45 AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard and A-DATA Gaming Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333G (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model AX3U1333GB2G8-2G.[/url] Obviously that's listed at about $100. I've hadn't had issues with MSI in the past and the core unlocker that board has is really nice considering I've got a Phenom II X2 550 that I could potentially turn into a X4. $100 [*][url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161338]Next I have found a HIS Radeon HD5770 that I could get for another $100.[/url] I've never used HIS brand products before but I've heard they're reliable. $100 [*][url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833180058]Here is an ENCORE ENLWI-NX2 wireless adapter. Never heard of this brand but it's cheap and has high ratings. The modem/router is in the basement and my computer will be on the second floor of the house.[/url] $20 [*][url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022]Finally I have a OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W PSU.[/url] I currently have some 500W CoolerMaster PSU that I haven't had any troubles with, but I'm not sure if that'll be enough to power everything, and plus having a modular PSU would be really nice. At some point though I wouldn't mind grabbing a second 5770 and I'm not sure if this one will be sufficient either. $65[/list] Total cost to order: ~$315 Total cost after rebates: ~$265 I've already got an AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition that I would like unlock the other cores with and see if they work and possibly save me from having to buy a quad core later on for a little while yet. I've also got a 500GB Western Digital HDD @ 5200RPM. It's fine for now. My budget at the moment is about $330 AT THE ABSOLUTE MOST but I would love to spend less than $300 if possible. I will be using my computer for heavy gaming and 3D work too. So I'm asking you, Facepunch, if everything here seems alright and to suggest any better alternatives. I'm not restricted to Newegg either, if you find something great on Tigerdirect as well I have no issue with ordering from two sites.
Nice build. However, PSU is lacking and if you want to crossfire I would get a better motherboard. I'll cook something up. [editline]27th November 2010[/editline] What's your resolution? If it is high I don't think a 5770 will cut it. HIS H577FK1GD Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161338[/url] G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277[/url] CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W + ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD 790X ATX [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.556775[/url] $330 before rebates, ~$280 after. What is your case also? And I didn't pick a wireless card since I don't know anything about them. However, ASUS is an awesome brand. They probably make good good wireless adapters: ASUS PCE-N13 IEEE 802.11b/g/n PCI Express Wireless Adapter Up to 300Mbps Wireless Data Rates 64-bit/128-bit WEP, TKIP, and AES WI-Fi alliance WPA, WPA2 [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320048[/url]
That is an awful PSU. Stay away from Fatal1ty branded products.
Your wireless card has a slice out of it :v: Anyways, great deal on the motherboard. Might not be the best for SLI/CrossfireX, since it is x16/x4, but for the price it's a fantastic deal. Your PSU is pretty bad. Just go with Falco's build, I say.
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;26341444]Nice build. However, PSU is lacking and if you want to crossfire I would get a better motherboard. I'll cook something up. [editline]27th November 2010[/editline] What's your resolution? If it is high I don't think a 5770 will cut it. HIS H577FK1GD Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161338[/url] G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277[/url] CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W + ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD 790X ATX [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.556775[/url] $330 before rebates, ~$280 after. What is your case also? And I didn't pick a wireless card since I don't know anything about them. However, ASUS is an awesome brand. They probably make good good wireless adapters: ASUS PCE-N13 IEEE 802.11b/g/n PCI Express Wireless Adapter Up to 300Mbps Wireless Data Rates 64-bit/128-bit WEP, TKIP, and AES WI-Fi alliance WPA, WPA2 [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320048[/url][/QUOTE] That looks good too. My resolution is 1600x900. [editline]28th November 2010[/editline] [QUOTE=Falubii;26343020]That is an awful PSU. Stay away from Fatal1ty branded products.[/QUOTE] What's bad about Fatal1ty? I currently have Fatal1ty branded RAM that has worked great, I'm only upgrading the RAM because it's DDR2. Oh, and my case is just some old beige aluminum one held together wit duct tape :v: It isn't pretty but it serves it's purpose well.
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