PrimeMetroid Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 Hi, I'm going to build a new AMD system. But I'm not good at building system so I need help. I don't think do any crossfire or overclock attempt, because of I'm not good at these thinks. My budget about 850 $ so I have to need cheaper parts. My first goal is gaming. Thanks for your helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcl Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) Hi, I'm going to build a new AMD system. But I'm not good at building system so I need help. I don't think do any crossfire or overclock attempt, because of I'm not good at these thinks. My budget about 850 $ so I have to need cheaper parts. My first goal is gaming. Thanks for your helps. Hi this is my recommendation for an AMD build. Let me now what you think, all of it is from Newegg. COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $109.99 -$10.00 Instant $99.99 GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard $84.99 -$5.00 Instant $79.99 XFX HD-487A-ZHDC Radeon HD 4870 1GB XXX 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card $169.99 -$5.00 Instant $164.99 CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active Power Supply $159.99 -$60.00 Instant $99.99 AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor Model HDZ720WFGIBOX $139.00 -$20.00 Instant $119.00 G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBPI $64.99 $64.99 Western Digital Caviar Green WD5000AADS 500GB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive $57.99 $57.99 LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS50 - OEM $25.99 $25.99 Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120 mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler W/TX-2 - Retail $39.99 $39.99 Subtotal: $752.92 Edited July 11, 2009 by dcl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeMetroid Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 Storm Scout not in stuck there and I forgot to say, I need a DDR2 motherboard for save extra money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iOverclock Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 Then go for the G-B MA790X-UD4P its more but u should save a decent amount when going for DDR 2 or the M4N78-Pro Asus if you really need a cheaper motherboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 dcl's build looks good but I'm curious when not bump the 720 to a 940 or the 4870 to a 4890. There's room in the budget. It's a solid build as is, and I'm for coming in under budget, but those seem like two pretty big upgrades that would make a big difference. Also, the DDR3 is not necessary at all, and if you drop that for a DDR2 board and DDR2 memory, you might have enough money in the budget for BOTH a HD4890 and the 940 quad processor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeMetroid Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 DDR2 is good for me. And for CPU I think I can't buy 940 at all. Phenom II X3 720 or Phenom II X2 550, I can buy. What about chassis? Do someone use Gigabyte cases in there?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PingoPongo Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 X3 720 is much better than the X2 550... Btw this is a nice 790GX board for the money imo. http://event.asus.com/mb/M4_Series/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcl Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 dcl's build looks good but I'm curious when not bump the 720 to a 940 or the 4870 to a 4890. There's room in the budget. I did it to help keep the price down and later on he could upgrade, it's something I did with my build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 (edited) X3 720 is much better than the X2 550... I had the option of buying the 720 but after seeing results in gaming, and the price difference my mind was set. The 550 and 720 are almost equal in performance when it comes to gaming. http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/ph...athlon2x2/8.htm EDIT: OP wants to save money and the 550 seems perfect for his needs. Value and performance. Edited July 14, 2009 by damian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcl Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 DDR2 is good for me. And for CPU I think I can't buy 940 at all. Phenom II X3 720 or Phenom II X2 550, I can buy. What about chassis? Do someone use Gigabyte cases in there?? Ok here is a set of G-Skill DDR2 800 that if $54.99, as you can see there is only a $10 different in price to the DDR3 I showed you as both are performances ram. The M4N78-Pro by Asus is going to be a decent option or if you are willing to do a bios update the Gigabyte GA-MA770-UD3P will tack the 720. I just had a look on newegg and the Scout is back in stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeMetroid Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 550 BE or 720 BE, I prefer Gigabyte. Tell me a Gigabyte motherpoard, Corsair Rams and ATI HD4830 or HD4850 graphic card (for bucket!) the other parts will be good. But I need a case now. My prefer looking case is Gigabyte Poseidon 310. Did you find a case like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcl Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 550 BE or 720 BE, I prefer Gigabyte. Tell me a Gigabyte motherpoard, Corsair Rams and ATI HD4830 or HD4850 graphic card (for bucket!) the other parts will be good. But I need a case now. My prefer looking case is Gigabyte Poseidon 310. Did you find a case like that? To help keep the cost down go for the 550 BE as there isn't much different in performances with the 720 BE like damian sad. On the board Gigabyte GA-MA770-UD3 supports the new AM3 chips and I found it to be reliable for my sons gaming set up, though it is recommended to do a bios update if you happen to a get Rev 1.0, here is the CPU support list for the board. I don't recommend Corsair but here is there DDR2 800 ram it's 46.99 for 4GB 2X2GB which are a good price. I say go with XFX 4850 I use XFX and I fined them to very good and the 4850 is a faster card than the 4830 all so XFX has a double life time warranty. The case well I only see it on Gigabyte's site and no where it's for sale so I'm thinking it's new and not out yet but I could be wrong. Here's a case by NZXT called Apollo, I have one for my sons PC and it's easy to work with and the price is 69.99. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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