New pc. undesided budget - box only

[licky]

ok, so need a new pc, just need the box already have keyboard/mouse/screens.

I need the pc for mainly school work and hopefully some gaming when i have the time. The build must include a wireless card, tv tuner card, a video card with Dual dvi out, and a windows 7 OEM licence.. I also hope to do some overclocking.

I think i have settled on a budget of around 1300, but im sure i can be convinced to go a bit higher

thanks you,

Licky

[dextras]

AUD?

[licky]

yup. aud. and would like to grab it all from MSY

[Cyb3rGlitch]

MSY isn't the best place to get a system, but I'll assume your local place has stock.

CPU: Intel Core i5 750 - $229
RAM: 4G Kit DDR3 1600 G.Skill-Ripjaws - $140
Mobo: G-B P55A-UD3 - $152
GPU: HIS Radeon HD5770 1GB - $183
DVD-RW: Pioneer DVR-218L - $39
Case/PSU: Antec Sonata III - $180
Heatsink: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 - $75
HDD: WD SATA 1TB - $105
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium - $115
Wireless: TP-Link PCI WN651G Wireless 108M - $30
TV Tuner: Leadtek TV2000 Expert - $40

Total: $1288

[licky]

windows 7 home prem?. I thought pro was the way to go now? Not to sure on that one...

I want to get a tv tuner card with a remote though, so any other suggestions on that?

[Cyb3rGlitch]

windows 7 home prem?. I thought pro was the way to go now? Not to sure on that one...

Home Premium is pretty good. There isn't much Pro offers over it. Research it if you're worried. If you go to TAFE or Uni, you might be able to get Pro Upgrade for $50 here.

I want to get a tv tuner card with a remote though, so any other suggestions on that?

I believe that one comes with a remote.

[Cyb3rGlitch]

Revised build:

CPU: Intel Core i5 750 - $229
RAM: 4G Kit DDR3 1600 G.Skill-Ripjaws - $140
Mobo: G-B P55A-UD3 - $152
GPU: HIS Radeon HD5770 1GB - $183
DVD-RW: Pioneer DVR-218L - $39
Case: Lian-Li PK-K56 - $85
PSU: Antec EarthWatts 650 - $110
Heatsink: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 - $75
HDD: WD SATA 1TB - $105
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium - $115
Wireless: TP-Link PCI WN651G Wireless 108M - $30
TV Tuner: Leadtek TV2000 Expert - $40

Total: $1303

Edit: Fixed formatting.

[dextras]

For the upgrade do you have to install xp/vista first?

[Cyb3rGlitch]

I don't believe so. You can always upgrade off the upgrade install - yes, that works.

[licky]

hmmm... still dont like the case TBH... can you reconmend something a bit more clean and tidy... willing to spend more 150ish on the case

[Cyb3rGlitch]

Antec 900 is the best choice from MSY in that price range.

[licky]

sorry to be naggy. i've just overlooked my budget, and thinking of upping it to 1550 all up. so is there anything worth upgrading?

[Cyb3rGlitch]

CPU: Intel Core i7 860 - $330
RAM: 4G Kit DDR3 1600 G.Skill-Ripjaws - $140
Mobo: G-B P55A-UD3 - $152
GPU: HIS Radeon HD5770 1GB - $183
DVD-RW: Pioneer DVR-218L - $39
Case: Antec 900 - $139
PSU: Antec EarthWatts 650 - $110
Heatsink: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 - $75
HDD: WD SATA 1TB - $105
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium - $115
Wireless: TP-Link PCI WN651G Wireless 108M - $30
TV Tuner: Compro VideoMate Vista E650F - $90

Total: $1508

or

CPU: Intel Core i7 750 - $229
RAM: 4G Kit DDR3 1600 G.Skill-Ripjaws - $140
Mobo: G-B P55A-UD4P - $219
GPU: 2 x Powercolor Radeon HD5770 1GB - $358
DVD-RW: Pioneer DVR-218L - $39
Case: Antec 300 - $81
PSU: Antec EarthWatts 650 - $110
Heatsink: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 - $75
HDD: WD SATA 1TB - $105
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium - $115
Wireless: TP-Link PCI WN651G Wireless 108M - $30
TV Tuner: Compro VideoMate Vista T100 - $55

Total: $1556


The first machine is better for CPU intensive tasks and has a better TV tuner. That being said, both tuners are capable of playing 1080i HDTV. This machine is also cheaper.

The second PC is better if you're a gamer who plays modern games at high detail. The case is smaller to make up for the added price.

[licky]

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1 CASECOOL_CENTS COOLERMASTER CENTURIAN T05 BLACK/ SILVER 85.00 0.00 77.27
1 MBDGIGAP55AUD3P GIGABYTE GA P55A UD3P MOTHERBOARD 190.00 0.00 172.73
1 PROINTELI5750 PROCESSOR INTEL I5-750 2.66GHZ Quad 255.00 0.00 231.82
1 RAMKING13334GB KINGSTON 4GB (2X2 GB KIT) DDR3 1333 RAM 136.00 0.00 123.64
1 HDDSEA1TBSATA SEAGATE 1TB 32MB SATA HARD DRIVE 109.00 0.00 99.09
1 DVDLGGH22N50R LG GH22N50 BLACK DVD BURNER SATA RETAIL BOX 36.00 0.00 32.73
1 MSNWIN7PRO64BIT WINDOWS 7 PROFESSIONAL 64BIT OEM 185.00 0.00 168.18
1 PWRCOOL650W COOLMASTER ATX 650W POWER SUPPLY 120mm fan 99.00 0.00 90.00
1 PCIECOMPE650 COMPRO E650F PCIE DIGITAL AND ANALOGUE TV CARD 99.00 0.00 90.00
1 NETTPLINK951N TP LINK TL-WN951N PCI WIRELESS N ADAPTOR WITH 3 ANTENNAS 55.00 0.00 50.00
 
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the price is the first number along. This is the quote i got from my local, i dont mind paying the extra for service. Also getting a Gigabyte 5770 for 235 from him too