1st Gaming pc! need some suggestions

[acerinpa]

Following along as my needs /budget is similar. The last posted components list by Muffinman does not include a OS, a HHD, any CD/DVD, etc. - dont mean to hijack the thread- but I have been trying to put together a I7 build for about $1k with HD, CD/DVD, Win 7, and have even lowered my Graphics card to a 5770 card and I am still having difficulty. Maybe with a I7- 860. What is the actual loss in the "real world" between I7 -920 vs the I7 -860 ? Thanks in advance and apologies to Rosettastoned717 for the highjack.

 

[rosettastoned717]

Lol no worries man i dont think your hijacking it. I havent added OS, HDD, and Disk drive in the list because i already have those from my current desktop. just gotta switch it over so im good.

500gb WD Caviar Blue with Windows 7 64-bit installed already. my diskdrive is sufficient enough i dont really use cd's usually just use Virtual Drivers. and my monitor is my tv.

But im eventually gonna buy a bigger HDD and a Monitor for my PC later on but for now its not an issue for me.

 

[rosettastoned717]

Well To my luck one of those Combo Deals ran out or something because it doesn't exist any more. just my luck =(

But i went searching again and this is what i came up with

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

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

I keep the same CPU / Cooler combo, upgraded the 5850 to a 5870, and got a different power supply.

What do you guys think?

Grand Total : $1,155.68 - $45 MiR = $1,110.68

 

[Muffin Man]

looks good.

 

[rosettastoned717]

ok i have just one last question before i order the parts this friday

which of these would be the smarter choice for overclocking ?

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

or

Newegg.com - Foxconn FlamingBlade LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Newegg.com - G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ - Desktop Memory

or

Newegg.com - ASUS P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Newegg.com - OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2000 (PC3 16000) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G2000LV6GK - Desktop Memory

or

Newegg.com - ASUS P6T SE LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Newegg.com - OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2000 (PC3 16000) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G2000LV6GK - Desktop Memory