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hi guys, been after a decent computer for a while now, i though about a pre assembled one but i calculated and saw that i could make a better specced pc my self for the same price.
Im sure there is a bunch of threads saying amd versus intel, now my question is i7 920/930 or AMD Phenom II X4 Quad Core 965 Black Edition. Overclocking isn't my priority but i wouldnt mind giving it a go. Which one, pros and cons, why i shoould get one or the other. Which one is better for gaming. The i7 sounds tasty, amd is a good prce. If i overclock, which one will be the most powerfull.
Graphics card; im set on a 5770 as it fits my budget, id love a 5870 but the nasty bank man dosnt cover it, ive searched around a bit and seen thats its a good card.
Motherboard, anything at a good price that fits one of the processors above.
Case; looking on ebay for either an antec 900, 902, 1200, coolermaster haf 922 or 932. advice needed there as well. Not sure if all components will fit snugly in the 900 case. what one would you chose?
Hard drive i plan to use the one i have at the moment, (samsung 64gb) as it has all of my stoof on it. Will i still be able to use my hdd and just upgrade my OS. Thinnking vista ultimate upgrade pack, going from vista basic
I do not know what power supply to get, your advice will pick it for me
because im not sure how much the pc will need.
Optical drive; most likely ill use my stock one.
4 or 6gb ram, ceapest greatest as possible. I'd like 6gb, but not entirely sure how much faster it will be than 4gb.
Cheap(ish) soundcard creative audigy i think. And i might push for a fan controller. how do you wire ports on the fron ofthe system case into the motherboard, thats my only concern. My sister's boyfreind is very good with building computers so he will help me assebble it. This rig will be primarily used for gaming and basic photoshopping. A monitor is spoken for, i have 2, my tv and my tft
Im sure there is a bunch of threads saying amd versus intel, now my question is i7 920/930 or AMD Phenom II X4 Quad Core 965 Black Edition. Overclocking isn't my priority but i wouldnt mind giving it a go. Which one, pros and cons, why i shoould get one or the other. Which one is better for gaming. The i7 sounds tasty, amd is a good prce. If i overclock, which one will be the most powerfull.
Graphics card; im set on a 5770 as it fits my budget, id love a 5870 but the nasty bank man dosnt cover it, ive searched around a bit and seen thats its a good card.
Motherboard, anything at a good price that fits one of the processors above.
Case; looking on ebay for either an antec 900, 902, 1200, coolermaster haf 922 or 932. advice needed there as well. Not sure if all components will fit snugly in the 900 case. what one would you chose?
Hard drive i plan to use the one i have at the moment, (samsung 64gb) as it has all of my stoof on it. Will i still be able to use my hdd and just upgrade my OS. Thinnking vista ultimate upgrade pack, going from vista basic
I do not know what power supply to get, your advice will pick it for me

Optical drive; most likely ill use my stock one.
4 or 6gb ram, ceapest greatest as possible. I'd like 6gb, but not entirely sure how much faster it will be than 4gb.
Cheap(ish) soundcard creative audigy i think. And i might push for a fan controller. how do you wire ports on the fron ofthe system case into the motherboard, thats my only concern. My sister's boyfreind is very good with building computers so he will help me assebble it. This rig will be primarily used for gaming and basic photoshopping. A monitor is spoken for, i have 2, my tv and my tft
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