Need Advice on computer build for work

12th January 2010, 15:56

Hello Everyone!

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Some time this month.

BUDGET RANGE: 500-700, This is not a set price budget. Just a area I would like to be in.

SYSTEM USAGE: Business/ Gaming once a blue moon? My system focus is to be build around as a trading machine (Futures Market).

PARTS NOT REQUIRED:

1)Keyboard
2)Mouse
3)Video Card??? I would like to use the 2 PCI ATI cards that I have now.
4)Old hard drive as a backup.
5)3g of DDR2 Ram. I am hoping I can reuse this ram on the new build.

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS:

1) NewEgg.com
2) Mwave.com
3) frys.com
4) xoxide.com

ANY OTHER SITES ANYONE CAN SUGGEST?

PARTS PREFERENCES: Not to sure on this one. This is were I need help! I would like to go with AMD Phenom II X4 965 Processor, OR Intel I7 920 Processor.

OVERCLOCKING: Yes, to a safe level though... I plan on getting 3-4yrs use out of this computer, hopefully no additional upgrades will be needed.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Right now I run 3 monitors for trading futures... They all run at 1280 x 1024.

Things I will need help on choosing/Suggestions.
1) Power Supply? Nothing over kill
2) Mother board? MSI, Gigabyte? I would like to have a on board audio input/output, Ethernet, video card, & atleast 1-2 PCI slots.
3) Processor:
4) Cases: Antec, 300,900 & 1200; Coolmaster 690; Nzxt tempest gaming.
5) Ram: 3-4g

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SUGGEST ANYTHING TO ME.

Thanks in Advance!

leeghoofd · 12th January 2010, 18:01

Think best choice for CPU budget wise is I750 for Intel and Phenom II X4 955

Mobo : For I5 : Gigabyte P55 UD3, Asus P7P55D For AM3 cpu : GigaByte GA-MA770T-UD3P

Ram wise I would go with Low voltage 4gb DDR3 1333mhz or 1600Mhz C8 or 9

PSU ; a decent 500-600 watter is enough, inside a small case a PSU with modular cables might be nice to maximise airflow : eg OCZ Modstream 600W, Coolermaster 620...

I really like the Antec 300 with an added front fan...

12th January 2010, 15:56	#1
Shocker2 Posts: n/a	Need Advice on computer build for work Hello Everyone! APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Some time this month. BUDGET RANGE: 500-700, This is not a set price budget. Just a area I would like to be in. SYSTEM USAGE: Business/ Gaming once a blue moon? My system focus is to be build around as a trading machine (Futures Market). PARTS NOT REQUIRED: 1)Keyboard 2)Mouse 3)Video Card??? I would like to use the 2 PCI ATI cards that I have now. 4)Old hard drive as a backup. 5)3g of DDR2 Ram. I am hoping I can reuse this ram on the new build. PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: 1) NewEgg.com 2) Mwave.com 3) frys.com 4) xoxide.com ANY OTHER SITES ANYONE CAN SUGGEST? PARTS PREFERENCES: Not to sure on this one. This is were I need help! I would like to go with AMD Phenom II X4 965 Processor, OR Intel I7 920 Processor. OVERCLOCKING: Yes, to a safe level though... I plan on getting 3-4yrs use out of this computer, hopefully no additional upgrades will be needed. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Right now I run 3 monitors for trading futures... They all run at 1280 x 1024. Things I will need help on choosing/Suggestions. 1) Power Supply? Nothing over kill 2) Mother board? MSI, Gigabyte? I would like to have a on board audio input/output, Ethernet, video card, & atleast 1-2 PCI slots. 3) Processor: 4) Cases: Antec, 300,900 & 1200; Coolmaster 690; Nzxt tempest gaming. 5) Ram: 3-4g PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SUGGEST ANYTHING TO ME. Thanks in Advance!

12th January 2010, 18:01	#2
leeghoofd [M] Reviewer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,209	Think best choice for CPU budget wise is I750 for Intel and Phenom II X4 955 Mobo : For I5 : Gigabyte P55 UD3, Asus P7P55D For AM3 cpu : GigaByte GA-MA770T-UD3P Ram wise I would go with Low voltage 4gb DDR3 1333mhz or 1600Mhz C8 or 9 PSU ; a decent 500-600 watter is enough, inside a small case a PSU with modular cables might be nice to maximise airflow : eg OCZ Modstream 600W, Coolermaster 620... I really like the Antec 300 with an added front fan... __________________

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