My brother's PC build

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thread starter Misacorp May 16 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

It's time to build! My brother has an extremely tight budget of 570�. It can't go over that, for now atleast. I've got most things sorted out and here's what I'm getting for him: - Intel E5200 + Xigmatek Dark Knight -> Overclocking (68� + 40�) - Asus Radeon 4770 (89�) - Asus P5QL SE (71�) - Kingston Valueram 2x2048 800MHz (44�) - Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB (43�) - Random DVD drive (20�) This totals 375�. It doesn't include a case or a PSU, because I'm still up for suggestions with those. If I can manage to get both for around 110� (which I doubt), I could go ahead with an E8400 instead of the E5200. However, what I'd like now are suggestions for a mid tower case. I'm leaning towards an Antec 900, but it's still rather expensive (over 100�). Also, a PSU recommendation would be nice, unless there's nothing wrong with this (I've asked before, but I lost the thread). My questions / things I'd like feedback on: 1) Got a case recommendation? PSU slot at the bottom is a big plus and the roomier the better. 2) link Will this PSU provide everything necessary for the motherboard (extra power connector?) and GPU? 3) There are atleast half a dozen variations of the Asus P5Q. Does the P5QL SE have reduced overclocking capabilities that you know of? You can't OC on a bad motherboard. The parts will take weeks to order, so I'd like to get the order out ASAP, but hurrying in these types of decisions is not wise. If you want to try and grasp an idea of the prices here in Finland you can visit the following sites. The prices include taxes and me picking up the parts from the store. "Hae" and "Haku" and everything along those lines means "Search". link link link Big thanks to everyone willing to help out! Final build looks as follows: Processor: E5200 GPU: Asus HD4770 Motherboard: Asus P5Q Pro HDD: WD Caviar Blue 500 GB PSU: Corsair 400W PSU Optical drive: Samsung SH-S223F/BEBE 22x DVD RW Case: Cooler Master 690 RAM: Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C5 CPU heatsink: OCZ Vendetta 2

yuyulian May 16 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

link case link psu that build is perfect... almost exactly what i would do if i was going to build a budget comp

agente002 May 16 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

My favorite mid tower is the cm 690... I found it for 75 euros in one of the stores(2nd link) It's got some nice cable management and such. picture of inside(so you can see the cable management solutions it provides)= [IMG]http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/8239/dsc01066.th.jpg[/IMG] my 8 pin is too short and It wont reach through the back but I will buy an extension soon =D

yuyulian May 16 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

agente002 said: "My favorite mid tower is the cm 690... I found it for 75 euros in one of the stores(2nd link) It's got some nice cable management and such. picture of inside(so you can see the cable management solutions it provides)= [IMG]http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/8239/dsc01066.th.jpg[/IMG] my 8 pin is too short and It wont reach through the back but I will buy an extension soon =D" is that your cm 690? i have one too and i love it, but since he's only getting a 4770, the nzxt case i linked would be perfect since its 30 dollars cheaper and is a pretty spacious tower that supports 10.5" cards i believe edit: and btw you should take that cpu power cable and put it behind the motherboard and put it thru that hole towards the top of the case... ill post a pic when i find my camera

agente002 05/16/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

yuyulian said: " is that your cm 690? i have one too and i love it, but since he's only getting a 4770, the nzxt case i linked would be perfect since its 30 dollars cheaper and is a pretty spacious tower that supports 10.5" cards i believe edit: and btw you should take that cpu power cable and put it behind the motherboard and put it thru that hole towards the top of the case... ill post a pic when i find my camera" I would but its too short gotta buy a 3 dollar extension, once I do that all of the cables will be out of the way =D

Misacorp 05/17/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Thanks for the suggestions I'd still like a case with room for even the biggest GPUs since I have a feeling we'll be upgrading this in the future. I'll think of the CM 690. Does the case itself have any fans or do you have to buy them seperately?

agente002 05/17/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Misacorp said: "Thanks for the suggestions I'd still like a case with room for even the biggest GPUs since I have a feeling we'll be upgrading this in the future. I'll think of the CM 690. Does the case itself have any fans or do you have to buy them seperately?" comes with three fans one blue led in the front, one exhaust, and one on the side. The cm690 can fit the longest cards, doubt you will have a problem with that.

Misacorp 05/17/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Alright, good to know. I think I'll switch from that motherboard to a P5Q Pro just to not take any chances with the BIOS. I'll cost 45� more, but if I end up getting a CM 690 I'll have the money.

xmasturxcheefx1 May 17 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

How about a Gigabyte P43 which is around 70 euros Or you could just stick with the P5Q Pro

agente002 05/17/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Misacorp said: "Alright, good to know. I think I'll switch from that motherboard to a P5Q Pro just to not take any chances with the BIOS. I'll cost 45� more, but if I end up getting a CM 690 I'll have the money." just a warning... if you combine the darkknight + the p5q pro your computer wont turn on. The backplate of the dark knight touches two pins from the motherboard which will short the board. There are a couple ways around it thought but its a pain in the ass.

Misacorp May 18 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Ouch. Okay, any suggestions for a good CPU cooler in the same price range? I can't seem to find inexpensive 4GB RAM kits for the P5Q Pro. Cheapest 800 MHz one on the QVL list I found was 64� :S EDIT: Dang, RAM is so much cheaper in the US. This is on the QVL list, but it costs 52� here. I'll go with that.