Here is what I am looking at getting for a new system. My Dell XPS M170 laptop just took a crap and I'm trying to put together a decent machine. Let me know what you think. Thanks
Not bad. Upgrade the HDD to a WD 640GB, it's more reliable and faster and a lot cheaper per GB.
Dump the E7300 and the Xigmatek and use the money to buy an E8400. You can add a cooler and OC later when you have a little more cash. Much harder and more expensive to upgrade the CPU later.
Your monitor supports 1920x1080. That's a challenge for a single HD 4850. If possible, upgrade to Antec 300 ($50) and S75CF ($60 after rebate), get the combo for GA-EP45-UD3P+E8400 from Newegg, then add a second HD 4850 later.
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