Final Customation of my PC

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My PC build 3.0, this is one of my final custom builds before i buy the parts and turn the fantasy into reality...here it is, judge me on parts and tell me if im missing anything and if ill be good or not for MMORPGing and a lil crysis


CASE: CoolerMaster CM690 ATX Mid-Tower Case 80$
CoolerMaster CM690 ATX Mid-Tower Case RC-690-KKN1-GP at TigerDirect.com

MOTHERBOARD: ASUS M4A78T-E AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Xtreme Phase for AM3 CPU w/ DDR3 support, TurboV 130$
Newegg.com - ASUS M4A78T-E AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards

PROCESSOR: AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor 190$
Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor - Processors - Desktops

RAM: OCZ Fatal1ty Dual Channel 4096MB PC10666 DDR3 1333MHz Memory (2 x 2048MB) 58$
OCZ Fatal1ty Dual Channel 4096MB PC10666 DDR3 1333MHz Memory (2 x 2048MB) OCZ3F13334GK at TigerDirect.com

PSU: Corsair TX650W 650-Watt Power Supply - ATX, 120mm Fan, SLI-Ready, SATA-Ready, 80Plus 105$
Corsair TX650W 650-Watt Power Supply - ATX, 120mm Fan, SLI-Ready, SATA-Ready, 80Plus CMPSU-650TX at TigerDirect.com

HARD DRIVE: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 Hard Drive - 500GB, 7200, 16MB, SATA-300, OEM 60$
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS Hard Drive - 500GB, 7200, 16MB, SATA-300, OEM at TigerDirect.com

Mouse and Keyboard: Logitech 920000879 Cordless Desktop EX 100 25$
Logitech 920000879 Cordless Desktop EX 100 at TigerDirect.com

Speakers: Logitech X-140 2.0 - 2 Piece Speakers 27$
Logitech X-140 2.0 - 2 Piece Speakers 970264-0403 at TigerDirect.com

Moniter: Acer X193W+BD Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 2000:1 (ACM) - Retail
High resolution 19” monitor 120$
Newegg.com - Acer X193W+BD Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 2000:1 (ACM) - LCD Monitors
Will this moniter game properly? does it have the proper specs..

GRAPHIC CARD: SAPPHIRE 100242L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card 120$
Newegg.com - Open Box: SAPPHIRE 100242L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card

CD/DVD Drive: SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner - OEM 24$
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners

OS System Disc: 64 Bit Windows Vista Home Premium 100$
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders - Operating Systems

TOTAL: 1039$

Judge every piece that you like and think is a good idea

Thanks people

Will this game sufficiently? without lag? any suggestions..
 
I do believe that the 940 doesn't support DDR3, but I could be wrong? Their whole board setup with sockets just confuses me. I think you have to get an AM3 chip for DDR3. I just read a few reviews on Newegg, and it's said that it (motherboard) will not support the 940. I can't say if the reviews are right or not. Socket type IS different though.
 
^^^ You're right. this one is an AM3 chip:
Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 945 Deneb 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
$35 more.

If you are willing to go another $20 beyond the 945 there is this one:
Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

Of course, you could keep the 940 and go for this mobo and RAM:
Newegg.com - BIOSTAR TFORCE TA790GX A2+ AM2+/AM2 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK - Desktop Memory
That would save you $33 right there.

I would not buy Vista, as Win7 will be out soon. Download the Release Candidate for it and use it, then buy it once it is released. It will save you some dosh for now.

oh, and use NewEgg for your purchases. The price difference is minimal at best... but the customer service put TD to shame.
 
hi, you could also try these:

get the am3 phen II x3 comboed with the mobo you originally chose, this will still give you the option to upgrade to better am3 cpu's later

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

and this ram:

Newegg.com - OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ3P16004GK - Desktop Memory

edit: and also like mentioned, get win 7 and save money.

2nd edit: also, i personally wouldn't buy an open box gpu, idk why i just wouldnt. consider gettin this card instead its $10 less too.

Newegg.com - XFX HD-485X-YDFC Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
 
^^^ You're right. this one is an AM3 chip:
Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 945 Deneb 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
$35 more.

If you are willing to go another $20 beyond the 945 there is this one:
Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

Of course, you could keep the 940 and go for this mobo and RAM:
Newegg.com - BIOSTAR TFORCE TA790GX A2+ AM2+/AM2 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK - Desktop Memory
That would save you $33 right there.

I would not buy Vista, as Win7 will be out soon. Download the Release Candidate for it and use it, then buy it once it is released. It will save you some dosh for now.

oh, and use NewEgg for your purchases. The price difference is minimal at best... but the customer service put TD to shame.

Absolutely agree with Trotter here on the Windows. You can save some dough right now, buy going with Windows 7. It's free for a year, so you could save up the money, and buy it when it comes out, which if I recall correctly, comes out in September of this year. Even in it's RC phase, it still puts Vista to shame, in my honest opinion.

hi, you could also try these:

get the am3 phen II x3 comboed with the mobo you originally chose, this will still give you the option to upgrade to better am3 cpu's later

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

and this ram:

Newegg.com - OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ3P16004GK - Desktop Memory

edit: and also like mentioned, get win 7 and save money.

2nd edit: also, i personally wouldn't buy an open box gpu, idk why i just wouldnt. consider gettin this card instead its $10 less too.

Newegg.com - XFX HD-485X-YDFC Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

The 720 is suppose to be one bad*** chip. If you're dead set on going with the AM3 socket, and DDR3, these choices would be excellent. As for the graphics card, go with the XFX. I personally trust them over Sapphire, but I have yet to use their newer cards. Any of the products listed here, are great buys, and these guys can definitely help with what ever you need.
 
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