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dark1

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« December 10, 2012, 06:57:41 AM » #6082
Desktop Dream Build Computer: $1,491
I didn't add headset or mouse on the list because I already have good ones. :)
Fact: Building your own computer is much cheaper than buying one
Updated build list to cost less without cutting performance.
I actually enhanced the build at lower cost with AMD motherboard and CPU.
This build now cost MUCH LESS than it was with intel parts.

Case-$133
NZXT Phantom PHAN-001BK Black Steel (white or black color)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146068

Motherboard-$240
ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z AM3+ AMD 990FX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131876

CPU-$200
AMD FX-8350 FX-Series Eight-Core Processor Edition, clockspeed: 4.0 GHz, Turbo Speed: 4.2 GHz
http://www.amazon.com/AMD-FX-Series-Eight-Core-Processor-FD8350FRHKBOX/dp/B009O7YUF6%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJM4UVF4RQCUWVBQA%26tag%3Dcpubenchmark-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB009O7YUF6

CPU Cooler AMD SUPPORTED-$115
CORSAIR Hydro Series H100 (CWCH100) Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181032

Hard Drive-$110
Western 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533

Memory Ram-53$
Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB 240-Pin DDR3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148540

Graphics card-$290
ASUS GTX660 TI-DC2O-2GD5 GeForce GTX 660
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121656&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-Video%20Cards-_-ASUS-_-14121656&AID=10440897&PID=3962334&SID=

Power Supply-$160
CORSAIR HX Series HX750 750W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010

SATA Drive-200$
Intel 320 Series SSDSA2CW120G3K5 2.5" 120GB SATA
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167050

Optional for those that have these things already
Price not included in total cost

Headset
Mouse
Cd-rom drive

Monitor-$170
ASUS VH236H Black 23" 2ms Full HD Widescreen LCD Monitor w/ Speakers
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236059

Keyboard-$64
Logitech G110 Black USB Wired LED Backlighting Gaming Keyboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126087

« Last Edit: January 18, 2013, 03:37:15 AM by dark1 »

Jaythorpe

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« December 10, 2012, 05:24:50 PM » #6087
One thing your missing.

SSD!!!


« Last Edit: December 10, 2012, 05:54:12 PM by dark1 »

dark1

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« December 10, 2012, 05:55:00 PM » #6088
One thing your missing.

SSD!!!

Ah yep I forgot to add the SSD.Im still updating the list. I just found better looking ram cards that are also 8GB and look well with the build.The power supply I believe 1,000W is all I will ever need.Still updating the list ATM.Sorry about modifying your post I meant to reply by quote. I am new to the usage of SSD drives...what are they used for and how much GB drive you need for extreme gaming?

« Last Edit: December 10, 2012, 06:10:06 PM by dark1 »

Party Messiah

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« December 11, 2012, 11:48:47 AM » #6117
Are you using Linux or did you not account for an OS?
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dark1

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« December 11, 2012, 10:09:38 PM » #6136
Are you using Linux or did you not account for an OS?

Windows 7 of course. I don't wanna get windows 8...its a new operating system which means it going to have a lot of issues I think.New operating systems tend to not be as stable at lease for awhile until the issues are reported and that Microsoft fixes them.

« Last Edit: December 11, 2012, 10:12:01 PM by dark1 »

Willdy

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« December 12, 2012, 10:16:29 AM » #6139
Are you using Linux or did you not account for an OS?

Windows 7 of course. I don't wanna get windows 8...its a new operating system which means it going to have a lot of issues I think.New operating systems tend to not be as stable at lease for awhile until the issues are reported and that Microsoft fixes them.
Like Dariek said, if you plan to buy an operating system then you will need to put that in to your price breakdown. Windows 7 isn't free.

Jaythorpe

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« December 12, 2012, 05:52:21 PM » #6141
free for me i still have another 1000 activation keys left

Party Messiah

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« December 12, 2012, 07:10:18 PM » #6142
free for me i still have another 1000 activation keys left

How the hell?
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dark1

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« December 12, 2012, 10:18:03 PM » #6144
Are you using Linux or did you not account for an OS?

Windows 7 of course. I don't wanna get windows 8...its a new operating system which means it going to have a lot of issues I think.New operating systems tend to not be as stable at lease for awhile until the issues are reported and that Microsoft fixes them.
Like Dariek said, if you plan to buy an operating system then you will need to put that in to your price breakdown. Windows 7 isn't free.

I have windows 7 backed up on my USB drive and I got my windows 7 legit key so...all good there

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