Need New Rig help, 1st custom build

Death2u886 · 10-15-2008, 09:12 PM

Hi, i am trying to find parts for a new rig that i want to build from scratch. I need to know what parts would be good for a custom rig for around $1,300. I play WoW so i want it to be smooth with full settings. I dont play many other pc games. I do need keyboard, monitor, mouse, speakers, and sound card. Any suggestions on parts from Tigerdirect or Newegg within my budget? i am willing to go over some dollarz! Thanks.

Total Price: $1,036.87
From Tigerdirect.com

cami · 10-15-2008, 10:19 PM

Many of the parts you posted are low quality or somewhat outdated.

This system is considerably faster, and will run all current games and is somewhat excessive for WoW imo. You could upgrade the video to an 4870, but that was pushing your budget a little. The onboard sound on this motherboard will be very comparable to the soundcard you posted, upgrading the sound would not be worth it unless you were getting an xtreme gamer card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131299 --P5Q Pro=$135-15 rebate get the combo with the e8500
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115036 --e8500 =$190 get the combo with the motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006 --corsair 750=$120-20 rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148212 --4gbmemory=$96-40 rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161235 --4850 =$165-30 rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136153 --dvd drive = $27
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136073 --500gb HD=$70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119137 --case = $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116488 --Vista 64=$100

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824254035 -- monitor=$170
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...0&sku=L23-7288 -- mouse/keyboard =$80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121014 -- speakers=20$

Total: $1248
Rebates:-140Also includes combo savings
Final: $1108 not including shipping and possible tax.

Death2u886 · 10-16-2008, 01:10 PM

bump
:P
And, i cant find the combo offer for the motherboard? half the links dont work. And could i use an intel motherboard? $150.00

**wrench97** · 10-16-2008, 02:28 PM

The Combo is on the E8400 and the P5Q Pro
By use an Intel MB do you mean an Intel chip set(which the P5Q has) or an actual Intel MB?

And if your looking for an Intel MB of course the answer is yes.
But I feel you get more features with a Asus or Gigabyte board using the P35, P43, P45 Intel chip sets.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813121351

Death2u886 · 10-17-2008, 04:00 PM

ok so would this wrk?

Monitor: Hanns·G Hi-221DPB Black 22

MotherBoard: ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard

PSU: SILVERSTONE OP850 850W ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply

RAM: CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD
Cooling Fan: Thermaltake CL-P0257 Blue orb II CPU Cooler for LGA775 & K8

GraphicsCard: HIS Hightech H485F512P Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card

Noise Reduction Card:HIS HIC1X4067 iClear Video Signal Noise Reduction Card

CPU/Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor

Keyboard: Ideazon Merc Stealth Illuminated Gaming Keyboard

Mouse: OCZ Technology OCZMSDMXD Blue/Black 7 Buttons Tilt Wheel Laser 2000 dpi Dominatrix Gaming Mouse

Hard Drive:Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

DVD Drive:SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD Burner

Headset: Creative FATAL1TY 3.5mm gold-plated Circumaural Gaming Headset

Total Price: $1,373.86
Rebate: -$75.00
Shipping: $36.50

Overall: $1,335.00
$35.00 Overbudget.

Is there anything im missing, or i can do to save some dollarz? Thanks

**wrench97** · 10-17-2008, 04:14 PM

Why the Q6600 2.4Gig over the E8500 3.3Gig?
Look at the numbers between the Q6600 and the E8400 and remember the E8500 is faster
http://www.techspot.com/review/100-i...00/page10.html

What part number is the memory all you have listed is the marketing specs.

Death2u886 · 10-17-2008, 05:34 PM

I just switched the two CPU' from the Q6600 and the E8400 ( like the price) and the model no. for the RAM is: CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF

**wrench97** · 10-17-2008, 05:45 PM

Yes that ram will work with the board if your not going for a radical overclock it's kind of overkill though. The E8400/E8500 will not overrun DDR2 800 even at mild oc's> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148212

Death2u886 · 10-17-2008, 05:57 PM

oh that sucks about the E8400/E8500... anyway i can change it so i can oc without harming my pc?

**wrench97** · 10-17-2008, 06:10 PM

What sucks?? the way it works DDR= Double Data Rate 800> rams runs at 400 doubled = 800 dual channel means two pipe lines @800Mhz to the memory controller the Cpu's run a single channel @ 1330Mhz to the controller you would have to jack the CPU FSB way up to reach a speed faster then the controller can communicate the Ram.

**linderman** · 10-17-2008, 06:19 PM

you will find nothing "lacking" with the advise WRENCH97 gives you ! his suggestions will run WOW as smooth as silk ........... I will guarantee that one myself !

Death2u886 · 10-17-2008, 08:37 PM

oh i get it!!!!,so it will work perfect? or do i need to change something
and will this case fit all of that? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146038

**wrench97** · 10-18-2008, 02:39 AM

Yes it will work and fit into the case.

10-15-2008, 09:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Death2u886 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 20 OS: Vista	Need New Rig help, 1st custom build Hi, i am trying to find parts for a new rig that i want to build from scratch. I need to know what parts would be good for a custom rig for around $1,300. I play WoW so i want it to be smooth with full settings. I dont play many other pc games. I do need keyboard, monitor, mouse, speakers, and sound card. Any suggestions on parts from Tigerdirect or Newegg within my budget? i am willing to go over some dollarz! Thanks. Current Thoughts.... Case:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=A406-1054 MotherBoard/Processor Combo: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...BM-G31PR-E4300 PSU:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=A107-1112 Hard Drive:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=TSD-750AS RAM:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=O261-8070 VideoCard:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=E145-9500 Cooling:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=S457-1036 SoundCard:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...8&sku=C44-3272 Monitor:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...6&sku=H54-2200 DVD Drive:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...4&sku=L12-1162 Keyboard/Mouse Bundle: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...0&sku=L23-7288 OS:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...1&sku=M17-7412 Thermal Gel:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=S457-4000 I hope i can get a good answer by posting these. Total Price: $1,036.87 From Tigerdirect.com Last edited by Death2u886; 10-15-2008 at 09:36 PM. Reason: Parts Links

10-15-2008, 10:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
cami Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 64 OS: winXP	Re: Need New Rig help, 1st custom build Many of the parts you posted are low quality or somewhat outdated. This system is considerably faster, and will run all current games and is somewhat excessive for WoW imo. You could upgrade the video to an 4870, but that was pushing your budget a little. The onboard sound on this motherboard will be very comparable to the soundcard you posted, upgrading the sound would not be worth it unless you were getting an xtreme gamer card. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131299 --P5Q Pro=$135-15 rebate get the combo with the e8500 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115036 --e8500 =$190 get the combo with the motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006 --corsair 750=$120-20 rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148212 --4gbmemory=$96-40 rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161235 --4850 =$165-30 rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136153 --dvd drive = $27 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136073 --500gb HD=$70 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119137 --case = $75 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116488 --Vista 64=$100 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824254035 -- monitor=$170 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...0&sku=L23-7288 -- mouse/keyboard =$80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836121014 -- speakers=20$ Total: $1248 Rebates:-140Also includes combo savings Final: $1108 not including shipping and possible tax. Last edited by cami; 10-15-2008 at 10:23 PM.

10-16-2008, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Death2u886 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 20 OS: Vista	Re: Need New Rig help, 1st custom build bump :P And, i cant find the combo offer for the motherboard? half the links dont work. And could i use an intel motherboard? $150.00 Last edited by Death2u886; 10-16-2008 at 01:21 PM.

10-16-2008, 02:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 17,950 OS: Win7	Re: Need New Rig help, 1st custom build The Combo is on the E8400 and the P5Q Pro By use an Intel MB do you mean an Intel chip set(which the P5Q has) or an actual Intel MB? And if your looking for an Intel MB of course the answer is yes. But I feel you get more features with a Asus or Gigabyte board using the P35, P43, P45 Intel chip sets. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813121351 __________________ Power Supply and Selection

10-17-2008, 04:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Death2u886 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 20 OS: Vista	Re: Need New Rig help, 1st custom build ok so would this wrk? Monitor: Hanns·G Hi-221DPB Black 22 MotherBoard: ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard PSU: SILVERSTONE OP850 850W ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply RAM: CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD Cooling Fan: Thermaltake CL-P0257 Blue orb II CPU Cooler for LGA775 & K8 GraphicsCard: HIS Hightech H485F512P Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card Noise Reduction Card:HIS HIC1X4067 iClear Video Signal Noise Reduction Card CPU/Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Keyboard: Ideazon Merc Stealth Illuminated Gaming Keyboard Mouse: OCZ Technology OCZMSDMXD Blue/Black 7 Buttons Tilt Wheel Laser 2000 dpi Dominatrix Gaming Mouse Hard Drive:Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive DVD Drive:SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD Burner Headset: Creative FATAL1TY 3.5mm gold-plated Circumaural Gaming Headset Total Price: $1,373.86 Rebate: -$75.00 Shipping: $36.50 Overall: $1,335.00 $35.00 Overbudget. Is there anything im missing, or i can do to save some dollarz? Thanks Last edited by Death2u886; 10-17-2008 at 04:04 PM.

10-17-2008, 04:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 17,950 OS: Win7	Re: Need New Rig help, 1st custom build Why the Q6600 2.4Gig over the E8500 3.3Gig? Look at the numbers between the Q6600 and the E8400 and remember the E8500 is faster http://www.techspot.com/review/100-i...00/page10.html What part number is the memory all you have listed is the marketing specs. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

10-17-2008, 05:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Death2u886 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 20 OS: Vista	Re: Need New Rig help, 1st custom build I just switched the two CPU' from the Q6600 and the E8400 ( like the price) and the model no. for the RAM is: CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF

10-17-2008, 05:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 17,950 OS: Win7	Re: Need New Rig help, 1st custom build Yes that ram will work with the board if your not going for a radical overclock it's kind of overkill though. The E8400/E8500 will not overrun DDR2 800 even at mild oc's> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148212 __________________ Power Supply and Selection

10-17-2008, 05:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
Death2u886 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 20 OS: Vista	Re: Need New Rig help, 1st custom build oh that sucks about the E8400/E8500... anyway i can change it so i can oc without harming my pc?

10-17-2008, 06:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 17,950 OS: Win7	Re: Need New Rig help, 1st custom build What sucks?? the way it works DDR= Double Data Rate 800> rams runs at 400 doubled = 800 dual channel means two pipe lines @800Mhz to the memory controller the Cpu's run a single channel @ 1330Mhz to the controller you would have to jack the CPU FSB way up to reach a speed faster then the controller can communicate the Ram. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

10-17-2008, 06:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,402 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Need New Rig help, 1st custom build you will find nothing "lacking" with the advise WRENCH97 gives you ! his suggestions will run WOW as smooth as silk ........... I will guarantee that one myself ! __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

10-17-2008, 08:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
Death2u886 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 20 OS: Vista	Re: Need New Rig help, 1st custom build oh i get it!!!!,so it will work perfect? or do i need to change something and will this case fit all of that? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146038 Last edited by Death2u886; 10-17-2008 at 08:55 PM.

10-18-2008, 02:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 17,950 OS: Win7	Re: Need New Rig help, 1st custom build Yes it will work and fit into the case. __________________ Power Supply and Selection