I'm on a $800 budget, and I selected a few parts for my first build. I decided to go AMD because I'm on a pretty low budget. Tell me what you think.
Case: CoolerMaster Storm Scout
M/B: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz
RAM: G.SKILL Sniper 8 gigs
GPU: Nvidia EVGA 550 Ti
HDD: WD 500G Blue
PSU: OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W Modular High Performance Power Supply
HSF: Hyper 212 EVO
Thermal paste: Arctic Silver 5
Extra case fans: Coolermaster SickleFlow x 2
Also, Win7x64bit, DVD burner added to the cost.
I do plan on overclocking the CPU alot. My friend builds PCs will help me do that.
Guess no one is on right now. =P
If you're planning to overclock the CPU substantialy, I would go for this. I was going to recomend you a watercooling kit but high-end CPU coolers can beat most closed-water coolong loops by about 40%. Would you be able to squeeze out a bit of money?
Yeah, maybe. I think I have an extra 40 bucks around. =P
What is the max I might be able to overclock this while I maintain a good temp?
EDIT: I saw the newegg review on this and will I still be able to fill all my ram slots? This is a big CPU fan, I'm worried it might also be to large for my case.
Assuming if 2 fans are going to be installed, that memory that you chose will have enough clearance. Have a look at this picture:
The NH-D14 and most of the Phanteks heatsinks are much more gigantic than this. Even those still left enough clearance for low-profile memory kits from what I saw previously. But they're a bit expensive.
The one that I showed you performs really well. I read most of the reviews for this. It's results are spectacular.
Cool, I won't need the thermal paste eiather because the included themal paste is rated high end. That'll save about $10. Any other suggestions?
Everyone can make their decisions, PC Model Agency ;) But thanks for another option anyway.
If you're willing to spend $10 or so extra on a video card I'd say go with this or any other 7770 and you'll get a bit of a boost in games.
well when I said the best I meant best performing, I think it should go without saying I preference performance over apperance lol
I'm only really wantinting to play BF3 on mid settings and WoW on ultra. =P Wow isn't that demanding, it is? I'll look into that card though.
What is your budget, I got 2 days off from work AND
MY BODY IS READY!
LETS DO THIS TEK SYNDICATE!
$800. lol. I really do like this case though.
$800 better make sure YOUR body is ready for this
this stock beats yours Overclocked, and has the potential to OC for even more gratuitous power
I however recommend you get a stock Asus board and i5 and put that money into a GPU but if you REALLY gung-ho about Overclocking this has potential to if you get a heatsink later on
This version the GPU is stronger and has a stock CPU that will still beat the AMD Chip OCed
One question, could I get the card I was going to get origonally so I can get maybe a ATX mobo and a better PSU so I can sli or crossfire two of your cards later?
You're going to have to up the budget then, I'll see what I can come up with after I finish this $4,500 build
What can you get me if I up it to $1500?