new build

[bunty]

hello

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: asap

BUDGET RANGE: 800cad

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming for the new world of warcraft cataclysm expansion and starcraft 2

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS:newegg.com ncix.com memoryexpress.com
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: canada

PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type i would prefer intel but doesnt really matter

OVERCLOCKING: no
OR CROSSFIRE: no

MONITOR RESOLUTION:1920 x 1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

im in the process of building a gaming computer for the new upcoming wow:cataclysm expansio and sc2

and i was wondering would this unite be an overkill?i would like to play on max settings.

Core™ i5 Processor 750 2.66GHz w/ 8MB Cache= 227.99cad
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Produ [...] ME%29.aspx

Gigabyte P55M-UD2 mATX LGA1156 P55 DDR3 2PCI-E 2PCI SATA2 RAID Sound GLAN Motherboard =100.00cad
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128405


4GB Dominator DHX+ PC3-12800 C8 Dual Channel DDR3 Kit (2 x 2GB)=164.00cad
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Produ [...] ME%29.aspx

EAH5670 Radeon HD 5670 1GB PCI-E w/ DVI, HDMI=124.99cad
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Produ [...] ME%29.aspx

EarthWatts 500W Power Supply=90.00cad

so far these are the things ive chosen for my system
this is my first time building a computer and i was planning on using my old case

i dont want to really spend over 800 dollars on this unit and was wondering if you guys think i should tweek any of these components and still be able to play on max setting

any help would be appreciated
thanks

[Wolfegang16]

If you could fix the links you posted i would be glad to help you out.

[ShyguyXPC]

if no overclocking you can ditch that RAM and get slower, if not cheaper stuff.

the RAM you picked out is Overclocking memory, designed for that from the get go.

DDR3 1066 or 1333MHz stuff is plenty for a stock, non overclocking system, anything higher than that is and will probably require overclocking and setting advertised Memory speeds in the motherboards Bios.


This stuff is plenty fine for your prospective build, even before the Mail in Rebate, its the cheapest there @ 1333Mhz speed.

Patriot Extreme Performance Viper II Sector 5 Series DDR3 4GB (2 x 2GB) PC3-10666 Low Latency Dual Channel Kit at Memory Express Computers

Power supply, you could probably run all of that on a 350-400W quality unit, but 500W is plenty OK too, leaves some room for a better Video card or more components down the road.

5670 is a good card to start with, I'm not familiar on the new WoW Expansion, but StarCraft 2, I did follow for a while, but since it seems to keep getting delayed, and Diablo 3 is taking a back seat until SC2 is released, supposedly SC2's first part will be released end of the month, but we'll see.

anyways, 5670 would be a good start, basic card, but If it were me I'd think about maybe a 5750 at least.

other things not listed, will you be using your old Windows, or using a new version?

also what about Hard drives?

[JPMiller]

What case are you planning on using?
You may want to make sure it has adequate cooling and space