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Nik_I   03-07-2009 at 06:28:37 PM
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looks like a great build. personally i'd like a bigger hard drive, but if you really don't need more space, then that build would be perfect. and if you have any extra money, a bigger monitor wouldn't hurt either!

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msclman99   03-07-2009 at 07:07:16 PM
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double check these but i believe these are combos with a couple of the items you've currently selected. all looks good but this will save you some money:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.173192
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.174756

 

i'd spend the extra $35 on a larger hard drive


Message edited by msclman99 on 03-07-2009 at 07:10:13 PM
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WR2   03-07-2009 at 07:20:30 PM
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I'd check and see if you can fit a 22" LCD into your budget with the combo deals.

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theAnimal   03-07-2009 at 08:11:12 PM
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For 1440x900 or 1680x1050 Crossfire is unnecessary, so you can change the PSU to 550W. (BFG LS550, Corsair VX550 or OCZ Fatal1ty 550)

Also change the CPU to E7400, and you should have plenty of room in the budget for a 22" LCD.

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