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[Solved] A Dire Question

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Best answer from diellur.

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Hello New Builds section. It's me again, lol.

 

I have been thinking all day today whether or not to use the $1800 I have atm for all computer parts minus keyboard, mouse, headset, and games, or just use the $1800 for those extras as well. I recently got a job at an immigration office and I am saving up for my own ride; a six-month plan if you will. :P

 

Note that I was using the $1800 on everything because it was the only cash I had and I had no cash flow prior to.

 

Anyway, my build so far looks like this:
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/ [...] r=13328589
i5-2500k from Microcenter when they restock it.
Cat 5e Cable for $8 on Amazon

 

I have roughly $300 remaining. So, my question is, should I use just one of the many paychecks I will receive on the other parts like the games, keyboard, mouse, and headset or the $1800 I have with me for everything? I will greatly appreciate any and all advice! Thanks everyone!

 

EDIT: I forgot to mention that the $ I will have to use after my first paycheck is $374.22 but subsequent paychecks will be $481.95 a week.


Message edited by azeem40 on 02-07-2012 at 06:00:36 AM
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Thanks for insulting me there...

 

Btw, it is not about decision making. I like to have a lot of opinions and my buy dates get pushed back often.

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Message edited by azeem40 on 02-07-2012 at 06:39:33 AM
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I pretty much agree with outlander here. I probably would not have expressed it with such not so thinly veiled sarcasm though.

 

If you are newly employed without a lot of savings, I realize the temptation is to go, " :bounce: I have regular money coming in!"

 

Save your money. Pay off your bills. Build up a small reserve. Then when you can fund your system out of savings without dipping into your reserves, come on back here. We will be happy to help.

 


Message edited by jsc on 02-07-2012 at 07:31:07 AM
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First off, I live with my parents and won't move out for a few years cuz of what my religion taught me. I am kind of disappointed no one actually answered the question. Not t o be rude, but I just want an answer not to be told to essentially go away and ask another time..

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What i would recommend, is the save the remaining cash you have after your initial build. Get that all setup, overclocked or whatever you'd like to do with it. Wait 2 weeks when you get your first paycheck (I assume they'll hold your first weeks check an extra week), then get the games etc;

The big piece of the pie is the computer, then focus on the little things.

That way during those 2 weeks if something comes up (you want to go out to the movies or whatever) you have some money saved but you also have your computer already.

I wouldnt spend it all right now.

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The first paycheck will be the same week, so since I start mon, I get paid friday. I do not do much movie watching. :p I also do not have other financial obligations. My parents don't want to borrow money either, so it is all for my use. I am only using one paycheck anyway.

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azeem40 wrote :

Thanks for insulting me there...

 

Btw, it is not about decision making. I like to have a lot of opinions and my buy dates get pushed back often.

 

Dont worry man, Outlander is a real, hard one. To everyone else. Every one of his answers are like that, he has to answer you 5 times, before he is helpful whatsoever. But then again he may be having a hard day i am not one to judge.


Message edited by ChaotixBlade on 02-07-2012 at 08:10:46 PM
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I don't see anything wrong with the build. Buy it. Then go to microcenter or wherever and get your CPU, pick out a keyboard, mouse and all that stuff and build your computer. You could also buy your monitor there after looking at a few monitors but your choice. Wait till you have a working computer to buy the games and the frills. Then buy your games and frills and enjoy it.

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I have to say I'm a bit shocked at some of the responses here. Whether or not we personally agree with the OP using their savings for their build, it is absolutely not our place to be criticising them on their financial decisions. They live at home, have a decent amount in the bank and are starting a job...I don't think it's unreasonable for the OP to splash out a little. The only thing I would say on the $1.8k is that there's no need to aim for a target spend, but rather have an idea of a budget and build within that.

This thread is for advice on new build computers, and I respectfully suggest we stick to that.

Now that's off my chest...

The build looks good...it will cost a bit more, but you could look at a closed-loop water cooler instead of the Hyper-212 for when you want to overclock. Also, you sure you want to go for the 7950? A GTX570 or 580 are cheaper and will max out any game you throw at it (so will a GTX560Ti for that matter, but that's more a mid-range card). Finally, I think you could probably get a cheaper 120GB SSD...a SATA 3 OCZ or Corsair one may give you a bit of a saving. If you're going to use SSD caching too, don't exceed 60GB in size otherwise you're wasting space (there is a convoluted way to make use of it, but it sounds like a pig to implement and I wouldn't bother).

------------------------------ Main PC: i5-2500K / P8P67-Pro / Corsair Force GT / 1GB MSI GTX 560Ti (Kuhler 620 Mod) / 2x4GB Vengeance / XFX 750W Pro Core / H100 / 700D
HTPC: G620 / P8H61-M LE / 2x2GB Ripjaws X / Be Quiet! 480W / Corsair Nova / HD 6450 Passive / GD06B
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I chose the ssd because of the overwhelming positive reviews on it on newegg. It is also because I heard ocz has controller problems. For the gpu, I would prefer not to downgrade it as I like the idea of constant 60 fps on maxed with the occasional fps that are expected. I also course for a budget because I dont want to end up thinking I want like $3000 computer or something. This way I can have short term and long term fun. :)

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I think the controller issues are sorted...I've got a Corsair SSD in my HTPC and an OCZ SSD in my home server, both use Sandforce controllers and they are fine. I'll be getting another OCZ or Corsair SSD this month for my main system, too. Up to you, if there's not much in then go for the one you like but if there's a saving to be made then maybe dwell a pause there. :)

You'll get constant 60 fps on a much cheaper GPU than the 7950...again, your call.

------------------------------ Main PC: i5-2500K / P8P67-Pro / Corsair Force GT / 1GB MSI GTX 560Ti (Kuhler 620 Mod) / 2x4GB Vengeance / XFX 750W Pro Core / H100 / 700D
HTPC: G620 / P8H61-M LE / 2x2GB Ripjaws X / Be Quiet! 480W / Corsair Nova / HD 6450 Passive / GD06B
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I was thinking of getting the asus p8z68-v gen3 mobo for more future expandability. Also planning to get a 850w gold certified power supply. Maybe even the noctua cooler. Any thoughts? I dont think I need the horsepower of the 7970 so I will pass on that. I think I could maybe get 3 19" monitors instead of the ideas I mentioned. Thoughts?

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Well, if you're wanting 3 monitors you may want the 7950 after all. On a single screen it's not really necessary but on a surround display setup you want the serious horsepower.

Don't see any difference in the mobos apart from features, tbh. Get a good brand, get the one that has the features you want...job done. A PSU like that is only necessary if you want to go SLI...I got a 750W PSU on my rig as I reckon I'll SLI before I upgrade heavily in the future, so it made sense for me. If you go single high-end GPU, 700W (maybe even 650W but double-check) should do you. If you want multi-GPU then the 850W should be fine.

------------------------------ Main PC: i5-2500K / P8P67-Pro / Corsair Force GT / 1GB MSI GTX 560Ti (Kuhler 620 Mod) / 2x4GB Vengeance / XFX 750W Pro Core / H100 / 700D
HTPC: G620 / P8H61-M LE / 2x2GB Ripjaws X / Be Quiet! 480W / Corsair Nova / HD 6450 Passive / GD06B
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