Is it possible?

[fearm3now]

I need a mobo, i5 processor, power supply over 700w and ram combo between 500 - 900$ off the tops of your heads is it possible? Suggestions would be welcome!

I was thinking maybe :


Intel core i5 750 : Buy the Intel Core i5 750 Processor at TigerDirect.ca


Asus p7p55d motherboard : Asus P7P55D Motherboard - Intel P55, Socket LGA1156, CrossFireX Ready, 2133MHz DDR3 Support at TigerDirect.com


CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 : Newegg.ca - CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C8D - Desktop Memory


and i couldn't find anything decent for a power supply,my total is 650$ roughly at this point please edit, or completely change my list, thanks i appreciate it...

[Fox]

Gigabyte P55-UD4P ATX LGA1156 P55 DDR3 2PCI-E 3PCI-E1 2PCI RAID 2GLAN CrossFireX SLI Motherboard
Price: ($187.93)
Intel Core i5 750 Quad Core Processor Lynnfield LGA1156 2.66GHZ 8MB Cache Retail Box
Price: ($204.97)
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL Ripjaws PC3-12800 4GB 2X2GB DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9-24 Core I5 1.5V Memory Kit
Price: ($98.24)
Corsair TX750W 750W ATX 12V 60A 24PIN ATX Power Supply Active PFC 140MM Fan
Price: ($112.51 + $21.00 MIR)

Total: ($603.65 before tax and $21.00 MIR)

[Fox]

Originally Posted by fearm3now

I need a mobo, i5 processor, power supply over 700w and ram combo between 500 - 900$ off the tops of your heads is it possible? Suggestions would be welcome!

I was thinking maybe :


Intel core i5 750 : Buy the Intel Core i5 750 Processor at TigerDirect.ca


Asus p7p55d motherboard : Asus P7P55D Motherboard - Intel P55, Socket LGA1156, CrossFireX Ready, 2133MHz DDR3 Support at TigerDirect.com


CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 : Newegg.ca - CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C8D - Desktop Memory


and i couldn't find anything decent for a power supply,my total is 650$ roughly at this point please edit, or completely change my list, thanks i appreciate it...

The Corsair Dominators are 3x 2GB sticks, you'll want to go with 2x2GB sticks for a i5 750 as it uses dual channel memory not triple channel like the i7 920 which the above memory is designed for. Additionally I wouldn't advise spending that much for ram unless your running high end stuff.

The P7P55D is a decent motherboard so it'd be a good alternative if you looking to save a little more.

[fearm3now]

Originally Posted by Fox

The Corsair Dominators are 3x 2GB sticks, you'll want to go with 2x2GB sticks for a i5 750 as it uses dual channel memory not triple channel like the i7 920 which the above memory is designed for. Additionally I wouldn't advise spending that much for ram unless your running high end stuff.

The P7P55D is a decent motherboard so it'd be a good alternative if you looking to save a little more.

Actually it would be a computer that play high end games, empire total war, crysis warlord, modern warfare 2 etc etc..., i have a little more of a budget then 600 so..

[Fox]

Originally Posted by fearm3now

Actually it would be a computer that play high end games, empire total war, crysis warlord, modern warfare 2 etc etc..., i have a little more of a budget then 600 so..

I ment high-end hardware, for gaming, ram is gonna be the last thing that you really need to put big money into. I'd take the $170 you'd save and with the rest of your budget upgrade your video card. You'll actually be able to see the performance different.

[fearm3now]

Ah alright thanks i think ultimately i will take your advice.

[belinik]

Originally Posted by Fox

Gigabyte P55-UD4P ATX LGA1156 P55 DDR3 2PCI-E 3PCI-E1 2PCI RAID 2GLAN CrossFireX SLI Motherboard
Price: ($187.93)
Intel Core i5 750 Quad Core Processor Lynnfield LGA1156 2.66GHZ 8MB Cache Retail Box
Price: ($204.97)
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL Ripjaws PC3-12800 4GB 2X2GB DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9-24 Core I5 1.5V Memory Kit
Price: ($98.24)
Corsair TX750W 750W ATX 12V 60A 24PIN ATX Power Supply Active PFC 140MM Fan
Price: ($112.51 + $21.00 MIR)

Total: ($603.65 before tax and $21.00 MIR)

+1 on this build

but what videocard are you using? are you planning to throw another in the future? cos gaming performance is mainly based on gfx card..... there are limits on how much cpu can help you.

[fearm3now]

i think i wil use my gtx 260 core 216 video card, is that sufficiant or should i get a new one? or is the motherboard sli capable?

[Raserei408]

The motherboard is SLI-capable, and it's sufficient for now, but going SLI with 260s isn't a good idea with new Nvidia cards on the horizon and new ATI cards already here. I'd keep it to save money now, but don't invest more into it at this point. Until we find out how well Fermi performs, SLI-compatibility shouldn't be a primary concern.