SL1DEmemphis
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System Name | iPwn |
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Processor | AMD 965BE (rev. RB-C3) |
Motherboard | Asus M4A87t-e |
Cooling | Prolimatech Megahalems w/ Ultra Kaze |
Memory | OCZ DDR3 PC3-12800/ 1600MHz / AMD Black Edition / CAS 7 / 4GB Dual Channel |
Video Card(s) | onboard ati radeon 3300 (until prices go down :) ) |
Storage | OCZ Vertex 30Gb SSD / WD Caviar Black 7200rpm 700Gb |
Display(s) | Vizio 720p 26in |
Case | XClio Windtunnel Full Tower |
Audio Device(s) | Onboard (just for now) |
Power Supply | OCZ ModXstream 700watt Modular |
Software | Windows 7 Ultimate |
Benchmark Scores | Coming as soon as I figure out how. |
Hello everyone!
I am interested in building my first homade gaming pc.
I've done quite a bit of research, but since I am new I wanted to come and ask the experienced folks on the forums. I have used newegg.com to put it together a saved wishlist but I'll post what I threw together here.
Specs are as follows:
I basically used reviews to persuade me. I've spent hours and hours changing things.
One thing I'm really not sure of is the PSU... is it enough power? I don't know how to tell.
Also, the CPU cooler also covers the memory. I have heard that it will be hard to change out the ram, is it worth it? Its supposed to be a beast of a cooler. Can I get full system water cooling instead and stay under $1400?
oh and I didn't add a monitor because I have a 26" 720p Vizio that I can use.
Comments, suggestions, and questions for me are all welcome. Thanks for reading.
I am interested in building my first homade gaming pc.
I've done quite a bit of research, but since I am new I wanted to come and ask the experienced folks on the forums. I have used newegg.com to put it together a saved wishlist but I'll post what I threw together here.
Specs are as follows:
- AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz
- ASUS Crosshair III Formula
- XCLIO Windtunnel Full Tower Case ( Was thinking about antec 1200, but this is cheaper)
- Thermaltake EVO_Blue W0307RU 650W modular
- OCZ AMD Black Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
- XFX HD-585A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5850
- Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA
- Prolimatech Megahalems Rev.B CPU Cooler + AM3 adapter
- Thermaltake A2018 120mm Blue LED Case Fan
- COOLER MASTER SGM-6000-KLLW1-GP Black 8 Buttons Wired Laser Mouse
- Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA
- Saitek PZ30AU USB Wired Standard Eclipse Blue Backlit Keyboard
- ZALMAN VF1000 2 Ball VGA Cooler
I basically used reviews to persuade me. I've spent hours and hours changing things.
One thing I'm really not sure of is the PSU... is it enough power? I don't know how to tell.
Also, the CPU cooler also covers the memory. I have heard that it will be hard to change out the ram, is it worth it? Its supposed to be a beast of a cooler. Can I get full system water cooling instead and stay under $1400?
oh and I didn't add a monitor because I have a 26" 720p Vizio that I can use.
Comments, suggestions, and questions for me are all welcome. Thanks for reading.
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