Help picking parts for new build

[insan3]

Im looking at doing one last upgrade before I go off to college this year, and need some help selecting parts. My last build was around 2 years ago, and I havent really payed attention to whats good or not. My budget is $700, do you think that I will be able to put together a decent system with that much money? Thanks

 

[gkay09]

RAM-GSkillz 2X2GB...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122

CPU+ mobo combo...X3 720 + Biostar 790GX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.165025

HDD - WD BLACK 640
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319

CASE & PSU combo...CM 690 + Corsair 850TX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.176939

Lolz this combo is $10 cheaper than the CM 690 + Corsair 750TX...
Actually both the 750 and the 85 are a overkill for the setup...
But u will need atleast 750TX for the Crossfire...

GPU- 4870 1GB...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102801

Totals to $701...

 

[gkay09]

Well forgot the CPU cooler...
Xig...HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003

Well tis adds about $37 to the budget...
But if you are not planning to Crossfire, the get this Case and PSU combo
(Different case- Antec 300)

1. Antec Three Hundred: $54.95

2. Antec EA500: $69.99

Combo Discount: -$20.00
Combo Price: $104.94

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.176613

Shaves off nearly $70 from the total cost...

 

[theAnimal]

Im looking at doing one last upgrade before I go off to college this year, and need some help selecting parts. My last build was around 2 years ago, and I havent really payed attention to whats good or not. My budget is $700, do you think that I will be able to put together a decent system with that much money? Thanks

More info would help; click the link in my sig.

 

[rockyjohn]

If you are looking to just upgrade current system as you state, as opposed to a new build, it might be helpful if you listed the components of your current system.

 

[insan3]

RAM-GSkillz 2X2GB...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122

CPU+ mobo combo...X3 720 + Biostar 790GX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.165025

HDD - WD BLACK 640
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319

CASE & PSU combo...CM 690 + Corsair 850TX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.176939

Lolz this combo is $10 cheaper than the CM 690 + Corsair 750TX...
Actually both the 750 and the 85 are a overkill for the setup...
But u will need atleast 750TX for the Crossfire...

GPU- 4870 1GB...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102801

Totals to $701...

Alright, awesome man, thanks. I think the only differences I'm going to make to your suggestions is the CPU/Mobo combo. There is an x4 720 with that same mobo for only about 60$ more, and then Im going to get that Antec deal you recommended. Thanks a ton, now I know where to get started.