My first build... budget 1500 gaming rig is this a good setup?

mikeartie · Jun 22, 2009, 03:44 AM

MOBO-XFX LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI ATX Intel Motherboard

Video Card- PNY GeForce GTX 285 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

Power supply- SILVERSTONE OP1000-E 1000W ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS 12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

CPU- Intel Core2 Quad Q9400 2.66GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80580Q9400

RAM-Crucial 3GB (3 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT3KIT12864BA1339

MAster Harddrive-Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000HLFS 300GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

Slave Harddrive- Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJB 320GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

Monitor-SAMSUNG ToC T190 Black 19" 2ms (GTG) Widescreen LCD Monitor

DVD drive-SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223F

CASE-NZXT Nemesis Elite Gaming Case - Black

Everything except case being bought from Newegg.com... total price around 1570 before rebates... is this a good gaming rig for the money

DOM · Jun 22, 2009, 03:46 AM

for that much i would get a i7 rig

mikeartie · Jun 22, 2009, 03:48 AM

um im kinda of new to computers... wats an i7 rig

DOM · Jun 22, 2009, 03:50 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115202

the new intel Q's with HT and CPU Socket Type LGA 1366

mikeartie · Jun 22, 2009, 03:53 AM

o... either way is the build a posted before good?

DOM · Jun 22, 2009, 03:58 AM

could change somethings

a 19" screen for a 285 is a waste

mikeartie · Jun 22, 2009, 04:01 AM

what do you mean? is the monitor to good for the vid card or vice versa

DOM · Jun 22, 2009, 04:03 AM

its to much card for a small screen

and i wouldnt get a VelociRaptor if you want speed i would get like two 1tb and raid them

phanbuey · Jun 22, 2009, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeartie

what do you mean? is the monitor to good for the vid card or vice versa

vid card too good for the monitor. Like having a corvette on grocery cart wheels.

mikeartie · Jun 22, 2009, 04:05 AM

lol good example

TheScavenger · Jun 22, 2009, 04:06 AM

Get a cheaper PSU and a i7 setup. Alos get at least a 22" monitor.

LittleLizard · Jun 22, 2009, 04:08 AM

mikeartie · Jun 22, 2009, 04:08 AM

kk any recommendations for a i7 build? cause i had my friend help me make this build though i do understand the compapatiablity and such

Edit: thanks guy above me

LittleLizard · Jun 22, 2009, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeartie

kk any recommendations for a i7 build? cause i had my friend help me make this build though i do understand the compapatiablity and such

Edit: thanks guy above me

mine one although you still need a monitor.

EDIT: DAMN, didnt saw the edit :P

mikeartie · Jun 22, 2009, 04:14 AM

lol kk will probally use ur rig ... will that rig work with crysis on max

LittleLizard · Jun 22, 2009, 04:14 AM

Ok, to fix my build do this

Replace the psu by this one = You save 80

Drop the 1tb hdd. You save a hundred

Replace the ram by this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227365 you save another hundred

There you have for your monitor

EDIT:

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeartie

lol kk will probally use ur rig ... will that rig work with crysis on max

depends on the resolution, probably up to 1680*1050 yes. maybe even a little more.

tzitzibp · Jun 22, 2009, 04:15 AM

the mobo you listed is not rated for a Triple Channel Kit.... get this instead:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227341

or this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146777

also, with the 285gtx better go for a 1680 or a 1920 resolution monitor!

mikeartie · Jun 22, 2009, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleLizard

Ok, to fix my build do this

Replace the psu by this one = You save 80

Drop the 1tb hdd. You save a hundred

Replace the ram by this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227365 you save another hundred

There you have for your monitor

its fine you can leave the orginal rig cause i can still raise a couple hundred dollars the 1500 is just wat i have currently i have to w8 3 weeks b4 i can purchase anything

Edit- gotta go to sleep be back tommorow thank you all for your input

LittleLizard · Jun 22, 2009, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeartie

its fine you can leave the orginal rig cause i can still raise a couple hundred dollars the 1500 is just wat i have currently i have to w8 3 weeks b4 i can purchase anything

Edit- gotta go to sleep be back tommorow thank you all for your input

then drop as i said, buy the monitor, raise the 2 hundred, get another 4890 and ur pc will last for a LOOOOOONG TIME

mikeartie · Jun 22, 2009, 07:04 PM

wouldnt this be better?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150367

hv43082 · Jun 22, 2009, 07:16 PM

Here's a setup that meet your need.

LittleLizard · Jun 22, 2009, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeartie

wouldnt this be better?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150367

yes it would be better as long as u can afford it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hv43082

Here's a setup that meet your need.

its not bad but i support mine one. either will be a nice choice.

mikeartie · Jun 23, 2009, 02:49 AM

u sure that psu is compatiable with the mobo?

mikeartie · Jun 23, 2009, 02:59 AM

didnt mean to double post weird lag said my first message didnt go though

LittleLizard · Jun 23, 2009, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeartie

u sure that psu is compatiable with the mobo?

the ones i recomended? yes. you wont have any trouble with compatibility with any of the parts.

Jun 22, 2009, 03:44 AM	#1
mikeartie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 39 (0.03/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My first build... budget 1500 gaming rig is this a good setup? MOBO-XFX LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI ATX Intel Motherboard Video Card- PNY GeForce GTX 285 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card Power supply- SILVERSTONE OP1000-E 1000W ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS 12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply CPU- Intel Core2 Quad Q9400 2.66GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80580Q9400 RAM-Crucial 3GB (3 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT3KIT12864BA1339 MAster Harddrive-Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000HLFS 300GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Slave Harddrive- Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJB 320GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Monitor-SAMSUNG ToC T190 Black 19" 2ms (GTG) Widescreen LCD Monitor DVD drive-SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223F CASE-NZXT Nemesis Elite Gaming Case - Black Everything except case being bought from Newegg.com... total price around 1570 before rebates... is this a good gaming rig for the money

Jun 22, 2009, 03:46 AM	#2
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Jun 22, 2009, 03:48 AM	#3
mikeartie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 39 (0.03/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	um im kinda of new to computers... wats an i7 rig

Jun 22, 2009, 03:53 AM	#5
mikeartie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 39 (0.03/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	o... either way is the build a posted before good?

Jun 22, 2009, 03:58 AM	#6
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Jun 22, 2009, 04:01 AM	#7
mikeartie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 39 (0.03/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	what do you mean? is the monitor to good for the vid card or vice versa

Jun 22, 2009, 04:03 AM	#8
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Jun 22, 2009, 04:05 AM	#10
mikeartie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 39 (0.03/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	lol good example

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Jun 22, 2009, 04:14 AM	#15
mikeartie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 39 (0.03/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	lol kk will probally use ur rig ... will that rig work with crysis on max

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Jun 22, 2009, 07:04 PM	#20
mikeartie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 39 (0.03/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wouldnt this be better? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150367

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Jun 23, 2009, 02:49 AM	#23
mikeartie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 39 (0.03/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	u sure that psu is compatiable with the mobo? Last edited by mikeartie; Jun 23, 2009 at 03:00 AM.

Jun 23, 2009, 02:59 AM	#24
mikeartie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 39 (0.03/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	didnt mean to double post weird lag said my first message didnt go though Last edited by mikeartie; Jun 23, 2009 at 03:00 AM. Reason: lag

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