Building a new computer and need help

[Coelit]

the "buy 1 4GB stick now" is so he'll have 8GB of dual channel later.

[quote author=Didzo link=topic=5388.msg193704#msg193704 date=1295991009]I did the latter, and, truth be told, I didn't even notice a performance increase from 4 to 8.

if you played APB...

coelit, the i7-2600k has ridiculous overclocking potential. plus it's on intel's new socket type. what parts have you already found for yourself? antec 900 has a very good reputation. i think it's the top rated case on newegg right now, gonna check. edit: it is. i have a corsair 750W PSU like the one in that wishlist, it's really good.
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Monitor-http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6798039&CatId=2775
Tower(Love the looks of this one)-http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3911521&Sku=A406-1101
RAM-http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6611013&Sku=C13-6165
DVD drive-http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6246700&Sku=O451-1017%20OEM
Processor-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103894  (Thanks Didzo)
Keyboard-http://www.xoxide.com/razer-blackwidow-ultimate-illuminated-gaming-keyboard.html

I don't know what else I need.

Honestly I wanna learn as much about these kind of things as I can, but it's either I have the complete knowledge of something and more or I am a complete fucking moron with the subject it seems. So yah I personally thank you guys again for helping.

[KarthXLR]

tigerdirect
newegg
xoxide.com

First things first: buy it all from one site.

[Coelit]

[quote author=Coelit link=topic=5388.msg193726#msg193726 date=1295996893]

tigerdirect
newegg
xoxide.com

First things first: buy it all from one site.
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Why?

[Versus]

[quote author=Karth link=topic=5388.msg193731#msg193731 date=1295998596]
[quote author=Coelit link=topic=5388.msg193726#msg193726 date=1295996893]

tigerdirect
newegg
xoxide.com

First things first: buy it all from one site.
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Why?
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it's a lot easier, plus generally everything except for the case will come in a single package, at least in my experience buying computer parts from newegg.

protip: newegg > the rest

that monitor is the exact same one i have in that list, same price.
that case is $10 cheaper on newegg. it looks ok, but i'd still go with the antec 900.
you can't really select RAM without selecting a motherboard
that proc is good for the price, but you're spending $1500 on a computer, not $1000 or less. i7-2600k can get to 4.8ghz with air cooling alone.
that dvd drive looks ok, but there's no reason not to get it from newegg.
keyboard is your personal preference, but holy fuck at $130 for a simple illuminated keyboard. you could certainly spend less here. also no reason to buy it from there instead of newegg.

[Coelit]

[quote author=Coelit link=topic=5388.msg193732#msg193732 date=1295998675]
[quote author=Karth link=topic=5388.msg193731#msg193731 date=1295998596]
[quote author=Coelit link=topic=5388.msg193726#msg193726 date=1295996893]

tigerdirect
newegg
xoxide.com

First things first: buy it all from one site.
[/quote]
Why?
[/quote]

it's a lot easier, plus generally everything except for the case will come in a single package, at least in my experience buying computer parts from newegg.

protip: newegg > the rest

that monitor is the exact same one i have in that list, same price.
that case is $10 cheaper on newegg. it looks ok, but i'd still go with the antec 900.
you can't really select RAM without selecting a motherboard
that proc is good for the price, but you're spending $1500 on a computer, not $1000 or less. i7-2600k can get to 4.8ghz with air cooling alone.
that dvd drive looks ok, but there's no reason not to get it from newegg.
keyboard is your personal preference, but holy fuck at $130 for a simple illuminated keyboard. you could certainly spend less here. also no reason to buy it from there instead of newegg.

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Sexy list, All I need now is a keyboard, one with glowing keys preferably. Know of any good ones?Also versus I love you in the most not gay way possible....this compy will be my new love~

[KarthXLR]

[quote author=Versus-pwny- link=topic=5388.msg193733#msg193733 date=1295999765]
[quote author=Coelit link=topic=5388.msg193732#msg193732 date=1295998675]
[quote author=Karth link=topic=5388.msg193731#msg193731 date=1295998596]
[quote author=Coelit link=topic=5388.msg193726#msg193726 date=1295996893]

tigerdirect
newegg
xoxide.com

First things first: buy it all from one site.
[/quote]
Why?
[/quote]

it's a lot easier, plus generally everything except for the case will come in a single package, at least in my experience buying computer parts from newegg.

protip: newegg > the rest

that monitor is the exact same one i have in that list, same price.
that case is $10 cheaper on newegg. it looks ok, but i'd still go with the antec 900.
you can't really select RAM without selecting a motherboard
that proc is good for the price, but you're spending $1500 on a computer, not $1000 or less. i7-2600k can get to 4.8ghz with air cooling alone.
that dvd drive looks ok, but there's no reason not to get it from newegg.
keyboard is your personal preference, but holy fuck at $130 for a simple illuminated keyboard. you could certainly spend less here. also no reason to buy it from there instead of newegg.

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Sexy list, All I need now is a keyboard, one with glowing keys preferably. Know of any good ones?Also versus I love you in the most not gay way possible....this compy will be my new love~
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Logitech G15

[Versus]

yeah, G15 and/or the LCD-less G15 variant are at least $50 cheaper.

[HeK]

You guys need Memory Express in the US.

Walk into the store with a list of parts and cheapest prices from the net, walk out with all your gear in hand.

No waiting, no shipping. They price match online stores and offer 0-dead pixel warranties on their monitors.

[Versus]

You guys need Memory Express in the US.

Walk into the store with a list of parts and cheapest prices from the net, walk out with all your gear in hand.

No waiting, no shipping. They price match online stores and offer 0-dead pixel warranties on their monitors.

obviously communism

[Didzo]

@Versus: What's the advantage of the mobo you posted vs. the one in this combo?

Coelit will still need to have enough money to buy an OS. ($95 for Win7 Home Edition OEM, when bundled with the case or PSU)

[Versus]

Coelit will still need to have enough money to buy an OS.

lololololol

as for the mobo:

1. looks badass/functional
2. probably more durable
3. msi is a good brand, but i think asus is a better brand
4. not seeing why saving more is really necessary. maybe so he could go for 2x4GB immediately instead of 1x4GB now and 2x4GB later? i still think adding a second 4GB stick later would be a simple, effective upgrade for when he needs or could take advantage of the additional RAM.

[Coelit]

Don't know if it makes a large difference but the new budget is 1600

[Didzo]

Don't know if it makes a large difference but the new budget is 1600

Can you now afford your keyboard?

[Coelit]

[quote author=Coelit link=topic=5388.msg193813#msg193813 date=1296066610]
Don't know if it makes a large difference but the new budget is 1600

Can you now afford your keyboard?
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yeah but uhh...the operating system

[Didzo]

[quote author=Didzo link=topic=5388.msg193846#msg193846 date=1296077644]
[quote author=Coelit link=topic=5388.msg193813#msg193813 date=1296066610]
Don't know if it makes a large difference but the new budget is 1600

Can you now afford your keyboard?
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yeah but uhh...the operating system
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Can you not afford it, or what?

Using clear statements is sort of nice if if want people to help you out better.

And I think Versus wants you to ARRRGGGHHHH the OS.

[Spore]

And I think Versus wants you to ARRRGGGHHHH the OS.

Don't do this.

[Didzo]

[quote author=Didzo link=topic=5388.msg193862#msg193862 date=1296087465]
And I think Versus wants you to ARRRGGGHHHH the OS.

Don't do this.
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[KarthXLR]

[quote author=Spore link=topic=5388.msg193863#msg193863 date=1296087508]
[quote author=Didzo link=topic=5388.msg193862#msg193862 date=1296087465]
And I think Versus wants you to ARRRGGGHHHH the OS.

Don't do this.
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[Versus]

WHERE DA FILES AT

[Coelit]

AWWWWW RIIIITE

Time to unintentionally troll you guys.

the bar has been lifted to 1750 bucks now.

I do not need 1000 for acen :/