First OC Build

**uplandpointer** · July 26th, 2009, 04:16 PM

Hello,
I am trying to build a new computer and had an intel i7 build all ready to go and ordered. But the wife decided that was too much for a computer. So I am having to go with an alternative route. I want it to be able to run games well but I am by no means a gaming elitist or computer genius. This is what I came up with. It must include everything but the monitor and software for under 800 shipped. This combo of parts from newegg comes to 799 to the door. Please give me any input or let me know if something is not compatible. Thanks

SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model SH-S222A - OEM
Item #: N82E16827151175

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811119068

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822136218

GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813128387

PNY VCGGTX260CXPB GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814133270

SIGMA FOCUS SP700B 700W (800W Peak) ATX12V Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817226006

Microsoft 9VU-00001 Black USB Wired Ergonomics Reclusa Gaming Keyboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16823109036

Logitech MX518 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Gaming-Grade Mouse - Retail
Item #: N82E16826104178

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK - Retail
Item #: N82E16820231166

AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Callisto 3.1GHz Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Processor Model HDZ550WFGIBOX - Retail
Item #: N82E16819103680

XIGMATEK HDT-S963 92mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail
Item #: N82E16835233001

**Flying JJ** · July 26th, 2009, 04:31 PM

Where you from ( city/state )? May be able to get you some things local, cheaper. Micro Center has some good i7 deals, but you have to enter a store to get them ( cheaper store ) take wifey for a little get away if it's close but not quite the town you are in, sneak out, get flowers in an i7 vase or oh look, a Micro Center I've heard of those lets stop.
Also for cases and ps's, the heavier things, you may pay a buck or 2 more for the item, but save 30-40 on shipping from a closer site or local. I know of some in the NE USA but others may be able to help in other locations.

**Aaron_8015** · July 26th, 2009, 05:15 PM

Firstly a different PSU Newegg.com - OCZ StealthXStream OCZ400SXS 400W ATX12V Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

400W is enough.

Can you post links to the parts? If yes, might be able to cut down to get you a better cpu.

Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor - Processors - Desktops

If possible get a caviar black.

Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

**uplandpointer** · July 26th, 2009, 10:16 PM

I was thinking of the x2 core because from what I have read it is not that hard to unlock the other 2 cores and overclock it. Is the x3 triple core easier and faster? There is only a 20 dollar difference.

**KarmaKiller** · July 26th, 2009, 10:51 PM

Well the deal about that is it's not always guaranteed that's it's gonna unlock and work properly.
I do however believe that in the end (assuming they both unlock) it's not gonna matter. I personally would probably go for the tri core, just in case the last core doesn't work for whatever reason, you still have a tri core. If the dual doesn't unlock, your left with a dual core.

Also I'd swap the IDE drive for a Sata drive. Definitely get a different power supply.
I'd probably go for this one
Newegg.com - OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ500MXSP 500W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7 - Power Supplies

Otherwise looks good.

**Imperion1** · July 27th, 2009, 12:00 AM

I agree with the others.
But to also save some money, since you said you're no gaming elite, you really don't need to spend as much on a gaming keyboard and gaming mouse.