This is my first PC I've ever attempted to build. I've gotten lots of advice from my cousin who knows alot about computer building but I just want to make sure this is good and get a few more opinions before I buy. I`m also wondering what kind of games I would be able to run on this. Thanks.
Here is a parts list:
COOLER MASTER ELITE 335 RC-335-KKN1-GP Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
$54.99
ASUS P7P55D LE LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
$144.99
SAPPHIRE 100282SR Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity - Retail
$309.49
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail
$109.99
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail
$219.99
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL - Retail
$96.99
HITACHI Deskstar HD31000 IDK/7K (0S00163) 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Retail
$94.99
Saitek PZ30AUR USB Wired Standard Eclipse Red Backlit Keyboard - Retail
$42.78
Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B - OEM
$26.99
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
$119.99
Subtotal: $1,221.19
(All prices are from Newegg.ca and are in CAD)
Don't get a deathstar.
Much better drive.
[url]http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284[/url]
Switch out the harddrive for this one.
[url]http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284[/url]
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asdf ninjad
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other than the harddrive the build looks great, your basically going to be able to max any game out currently + games in the near future
other than the HDD, looks good
what res you going to play at?
[QUOTE=ClaBrendon;19715367]Don't get a deathstar.
Much better drive.
[URL]http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284[/URL][/QUOTE]
There's a deathstar hard drive?
But eh, that build looks good.
[QUOTE=n00bEmpty;19716047]There's a deathstar hard drive?
But eh, that build looks good.[/QUOTE]
No, the Hitachi deskstar is nicknamed "deathstar", for a good reason too.
[QUOTE=Yumyumbublegum;19716607]No, the Hitachi deskstar is nicknamed "deathstar", for a good reason too.[/QUOTE]Yep.
I myself have seen 3 die within a week to a month.
Thanks for the help guys. Swapped out the deathstar to what ClaBrendon recommended, close call!
planning to OC?
I'm assuming OC means overclock (sorry, new to this)? I don't think I will if thats what you mean.
yes, overclocking, it might be worth it on the 750, will have to buy a 3rd party cooler though
[QUOTE=rampageturke;19731857]yes, overclocking, it might be worth it on the 750, will have to buy a 3rd party cooler though[/QUOTE]
3rd party recommendation = coolermaster hyper 212+
[QUOTE=rampageturke;19731857]yes, overclocking, it might be worth it on the 750, will have to buy a 3rd party cooler though[/QUOTE]
It is totally worth it, free performance boost for just a little cash on a new cooler.
[QUOTE=Veers;19731915]It is totally worth it, [b]free[/b] performance boost for [b]just a little cash[/b] on a new cooler.[/QUOTE]
That sounds like the government.
[QUOTE=sbradford26;19731947]That sounds like the government.[/QUOTE]
I knew someone would say something about that. Still there is no reason not to overclock this awesome processor.
[QUOTE=Veers;19731968]I knew someone would say something about that. Still there is no reason not to overclock this awesome processor.[/QUOTE]
Oh I know just pointing out that it seemed like the government. "we will give you free money, for a small fee of course."
[QUOTE=sbradford26;19731905]3rd party recommendation = coolermaster hyper 212+[/QUOTE]
i second this, but splash out on a push/pull configuration ;)
I think I will go with what I have right now but if I wish to overclock then I will get another cooling system. Thanks for the help guys.
[QUOTE=ClaBrendon;19715367]Don't get a deathstar.
Much better drive.
[url]http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284[/url][/QUOTE]
i've got one arriving on my doorstep tomorrow :neckbeard:
though i get the CPU on friday and the case next tuesday so effectively it'll be a paperweight until then
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looking at benchmarks, it's not really an amazing hard-drive, but it works
One last question. Will I be able to play games maxed out on this monitor or is it too big?:
Hanns·G HG-281DPB Black 28" 3ms Widescreen LCD HDMI Monitor 500 cd/m2 800:1 Built-in Speakers - Retail
[url]http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254026[/url]
[QUOTE=Stupideye;19771950]One last question. Will I be able to play games maxed out on this monitor or is it too big?:
Hanns·G HG-281DPB Black 28" 3ms Widescreen LCD HDMI Monitor 500 cd/m2 800:1 Built-in Speakers - Retail
[url]http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254026[/url][/QUOTE]
Easily.
Cool. Thanks alot everyone that posted. I really appreciate it.
[QUOTE=ClaBrendon;19715367]Don't get a deathstar.
Much better drive.
[url]http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284[/url][/QUOTE]
+1 for this i am sitting here with a dead deathstar, and another soon to be dead deathstar
Yeah I swapped it out. Thanks.
You could swap out the motherboard with this.
[URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128412[/URL]
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Reading around on some of the review for the processor I chose, some people are saying the cooler it comes with isn't really that great. I'm hoping to run games like ArmA2 on this so would anyone be able to recommend me a better cooler (if I need one at all)?
Are you planning to overclock?
Currently, no.
Then the stock cooler will do fine. If you want to spend just a little bit then get this
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065[/url]
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