<<Help Builing My First PC>>

[sud_hotline]

I run a x4 955 / Gigabyte UD5P / HIS 4890 and my sata ports are great with this board.

 

 

Based on the info i got from u guys.... and price limitaions I decided on the following system configuration.......plzzz comment...

 

Combo Deal - Newegg.com - $410

Processor: Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GhZ

Motherboard: MSI 790FX-GD70

Video Card: Sapphire Vapor-X HD 4870 1GB PCI-E

 

RAM: DDR3 1333 Mhz Platinum AMD Edition 2x2GB (CL 7-7-7-20) - $85

 

HDD: Seagare 7200rpm 32MB Cache 750GB Sata II- $85

 

Monitor : Dell S1909WX monitor $120

 

 

ATX Case: Not Decide (approx) $70

 

Power Supply: Not Decide (approx) $70

 

DVD Burner: Samsung Basic Model $40

 

Mouse/Keyboard : Nothing Fancy $40

 

Total: $920

 

 

Please let me know the wattage I need to have for the power supply and any good products. Please suggest about any good monitor below $150....I dont want to go beyond $950(max budget)

 

Thanks a lot for our input and help.....

[Flar]

So far it looks like a nice build but I would definitely get a bigger monitor, something like this maybe Asus VH226H? After rebate its $150 and you wont regret the extra space. As for cases look at the Cooler Master 690 and the Antec 300 both are $60-70 and are very good cases.

[pkilway]

YEah, if that Dell is only a 19 inch monitor, your 4890 is OVERKILL. I'd suggest getting a 22 inch monitor or downgrading your video card to a 4850/4770.

[sud_hotline]

YEah, if that Dell is only a 19 inch monitor, your 4890 is OVERKILL. I'd suggest getting a 22 inch monitor or downgrading your video card to a 4850/4770.

 

 

I will be getting the Asus 21.5" LCD for $150. I do want to stick with HD 4870.

I am still having problem deciding on the power supply wattage requirements......I tried different site to calculate it and each of them give a different value....I was thinking of getting something like 500-600watt....will that be enough?

[pkilway]

A nice quality 650watt unit will have no problems deliverying the power you need. I'd suggest an Antec, Corsair, PC&C or Seasonic.

[sud_hotline]

A nice quality 650watt unit will have no problems deliverying the power you need. I'd suggest an Antec, Corsair, PC&C or Seasonic.

 

After a lot of discussion and questions I finally decided on the following configuraitons....please send in you coments...

 

Processor: Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GhZ

 

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-MA790FXT-UD5P AM3 DDR3 AMD 790FX

 

Video Card: Sapphire Vapor-X HD 4870 1GB PCI-E

 

RAM: OCZ DDR3 1333 Mhz Platinum AMD Edition 2x2GB (CL 7-7-7-20)

 

HDD: Seagare 7200rpm 32MB Cache 750GB Sata II 300Mbps

 

Monitor: SAMSUNG 2243SWX Glossy Black 21.5" 5ms Full HD 1080P

 

ATX Case: COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower

 

Power Supply: COOLER MASTER RS-700-AMBA-D3 700W ATX12V V2.3

 

DVD Burner: SAMSUNG DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223L LightScribe Support

 

Mouse/Keyboard: Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 B2L-00047

 

Total: $1125

 

Please let me know your comments.....

[Jonsp]

I use an OCZ StealthXstream 600W with my GTX275 and it runs great. Quiet too.

[tkrow21]

Hi. I'm assuming the 21.5" screen is 1080P? If so, I would recommend an HD4890 for your needs.

[IVIYTH0S]

CPU:Phenom II 940 X4

Board:790X/790GX/790FX (make sure to get SB750)

Memory: DDR2 800mhz 4-4-4-12 or DDR2 1066mhz 5-5-5-15 (whichever'd be cheaper)

 

You won't see any difference between the 955 and 940 since both are unlocked multipliers so even though the 955 starts at 16x doesn't mean anything and it'd be childs play to overclock the 940 up to that level or beyond.

 

with the saved money you could pick up a nice 4890 which would be a good performance jump over the 4870 (unlike the jump from a 940 to 955)