Which Graphics Card?

[yodap]

I can't figure out how to save a link so I hope a picture will do.

All in all not a great deal cheaper but much better hardware imho.
The I7-2600k is the unlocked version of the HP one. I have one running at 4.2 Ghz without problems.
A very good case and solid ps and a good mobo to overclock.
The vid card is a good middle of the road card but better than 6450 with the HP. This is one area where an extra $75-100 will do you well if you want to.
A 1TB Seagate and LG burner round it out.
I never have to pay tax at Newegg and some of the items had a small shipping charge totaling $8.71 Also some items were eligible for rebates but I don't play that game.

 

[Elmer BeFuddled]

Basically I was trying to say, at some point you have to draw a line, otherwise you'll always be finding something just that little better that you just need to save that little bit extra for.

 

[deleted30]

I can't figure out how to save a link so I hope a picture will do.

All in all not a great deal cheaper but much better hardware imho.
The I7-2600k is the unlocked version of the HP one. I have one running at 4.2 Ghz without problems.
A very good case and solid ps and a good mobo to overclock.
The vid card is a good middle of the road card but better than 6450 with the HP. This is one area where an extra $75-100 will do you well if you want to.
A 1TB Seagate and LG burner round it out.
I never have to pay tax at Newegg and some of the items had a small shipping charge totaling $8.71 Also some items were eligible for rebates but I don't play that game.

THAAAAANK YOOOOU!!!!! Anyway, the harddrive is actually a 1.5 TB but whatever. There also was a free Blu-Ray player but they took it out today.

The i7-2600k you're talking about is clocked at 4.2 or is yours overclocked? Thank you so much for that.

 

[deleted30]

And one more thing, those are the only parts I'd need, right? No fans, etc. Forget about mouse and keyboards, I'll buy those later.

 

[clifford_cooley]

Plus a Motherboard and possibly a Card Reader is basically, what you would be getting with a Pre-built unit.

 

[tanner2]

do you have a micro center near you because they have a 2600k for $279 and take $80 off any z68 board so for as low as $299 plus tax you could have a 2600k i7 and one of these
http://www.microcenter.com/search/s...y=pricelow&N=4294966996+4294963449+4294935235

I just picked this combo up with the asus board for $124-$80 and I am impressed, out of the gate at 4.5ghz folding 24/7. I used linux for free because I'm cheap

 

[deleted30]

Plus a Motherboard and possibly a Card Reader is basically, what you would be getting with a Pre-built unit.

No card readers for me. Yes, I need a motherboard. Reccommend one to me please. Also, I need one that has 1 PCI E 16x and 1 PCI 1x for a Wi-Fi card. Get one that has a 1x away from the x16 since I'm getting a card that uses 2 slots, and it can't cover up the 16x. I'm on Newegg right now doing some reasearch.

Thanks.

 

[yodap]

And one more thing, those are the only parts I'd need, right? No fans, etc. Forget about mouse and keyboards, I'll buy those later.

You will need some thermal compound. I should have added that in already but:dontknow: I'm old so there!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835154012
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007

The i7-2600k you're talking about is clocked at 4.2 or is yours overclocked? Thank you so much for that.

They are both 3.4. The unlocked 2600k is so easy to OC and that mobo makes it even easier. The HP mobo and the locked 2600 would be a very difficult OC job. If you decide to OC then you may need an after market cpu cooler but I think you;ll like the 2600k with the turbo-boost without much OC'ing at first.

If you decide to go this route please post questions (if you have any) before you
jump in.

 

[deleted30]

Thank you. I'll just go to my local BestBuy and buy their compound, or I may as well steal some from my brother for free. After a couple of minutes, I came across this in my cart:

Total of:

$1,187.90

plus

$10.00 UPS Shipping


Good deal? Good parts? Compatible with each other??

 

[yodap]

OMG the mobo fell through the cracks of my system. The one I picked out was ttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128502

But the price just went up another $120. Sorry about that. I was rushing and did I mention that I was old. Can't remember.

 

[deleted30]

OMG the mobo fell through the cracks of my system. The one I picked out was ttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128502

But the price just went up another $120. Sorry about that. I was rushing and did I mention that I was old. Can't remember.

I didn't understand a thing you said. What do you mean "mobo" and what cracked your system?

 

[yodap]

You can save on memory if you go with 2 sticks of 4GB dual channel. And unless your in love with Acronis, I'd dump it and go with a free alternative.

I'm an Intel graphics guy but that's my own opinion and other than that it all looks good and compatible. I was recently eying that case for a friend, it looked pretty good.

 

[yodap]

I didn't understand a thing you said. What do you mean "mobo" and what cracked your system?

Mobo = Motherboard and the one I picked for you didn't make it to the list I posted, (fell through the cracks). My system is fine.

 

[deleted30]

You can save on memory if you go with 2 sticks of 4GB dual channel. And unless your in love with Acronis, I'd dump it and go with a free alternative.

I'm an Intel graphics guy but that's my own opinion and other than that it all looks good and compatible. I was recently eying that case for a friend, it looked pretty good.

Thanks for the pro tip there!!!! I swapped out the 8GB stick for 2 4GB sticks and the price came down to $1,060 (including rebates, which I forgot to remove from the original price 3 threads before). I swapped it out for these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139046 There was another one there for $1 cheaper, but I trust Kingston more.

Anyhow, can you check compatibility for me?

 

[deleted30]

Oh I didn't see your thread there.

 

[Elmer BeFuddled]

Without trying to confuse the issue, I can recommend Antec cases. I can also highly recommend Acousti-Feet, especially if putting on a shelf or desktop. Picked mine up for £5 ($8), but that would be a buy later accessory.

 

[clifford_cooley]

@Yodap, the Acronis product is a give away that comes with Windows 7.

@linus731, if you are not planning on moving the OS to a new build later you might consider an OEM version and save half the cost on the OS.

BTW: the MSI P67A-G45 motherboard and Core i7 2600k is the setup I currently have.

 

[deleted30]

@linus731, if you are not planning on moving the OS to a new build later you might consider an OEM version and save half the cost on the OS.

BTW: the MSI P67A-G45 motherboard and Core i7 2600k is the setup I currently have.

What do you mean moving the OS? Windows 8? OEM version?


GREAT! It's good to know those parts are compatible. Thanks for the real world example! lol

 

[yodap]

@Yodap, the Acronis product is a give away that comes with Windows 7.

@linus731, if you are not planning on moving the OS to a new build later you might consider an OEM version and save half the cost on the OS.

BTW: the MSI P67A-G45 motherboard and Core i7 2600k is the setup I currently have.

Good eye Cliff!

 

[deleted30]

Good eye Cliff!

Sorry that I forgot to mention it.