Gaming build <600

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: a week or so BUDGET RANGE: $500-$600 (really not trying to go over $600)

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming (WoW, WC3, RoN, new CoD when it comes out most likely), web surfing

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, mouse monitor and OS (already have Windows 7 64 bit burned)

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: always have used newegg, but w/e

PARTS PREFERENCES: always have used AMD and ATI, but any good deals are welcome

OVERCLOCKING: somewhat (the CPU a bit) SLI OR CROSSFIRE: maybe later (was thinking of buying a second card at a later date)

This is what i have so far, if you guys can come up with any better replacements, or an all around better system for my budget, please help

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.190734 CPU+ Mobo

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.193711 Case+ PSU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136074 Hard Drive

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231166 Memory


I'm not sure yet about the video card, was thinking of getting a 4770 and getting another for crossfiring when i get the money, or a 4850.
Also, if i am going to only slightly overclock my CPU (to about 3.0 GHZ) do i really need a new cooler? Or will the stock be fine?
and if anyone have a good recommendation for a DVD burner/reader it would be much appreciated

ok cool- what CPU cooler do you recommend? and do you know when about the new 40 nm cards are coming out?

1440x900 and 19" for my monitor im pretty sure

thanks for your help

OK, here's your build. This build is pretty much what you originally posted for the most part. This build down below allows you to add another 4770 later on for Crossfire if you so choose. This psu is not only modular, but it meets ATI's requirements for the 4770 in Crossfire. This build also allows you to over clock.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129042 $58.95 Free Shipping*
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341022 $74.99 ($49.99 after $25.00 Mail-In Rebate)
OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.190734 Combo Discount: -$30.00 Combo Price: $218.99
AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor Model HDZ720WFGIBOX - Retail
GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233014 $24.99 Free Shipping*
XIGMATEK HDT-SD964 92mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835154003 $4.99
Tuniq TX-2 Cooling Thermal Compound - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102835 $99.00
SAPPHIRE 100277L Radeon HD 4770 512MB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231166 $54.99 Free Shipping*
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136074 $54.99 Free Shipping*
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827136152 $23.99 Free Shipping*
LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM

Total: $616.87 | $591.87 w/mail in rebates

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us [...] ID=mscomsc <--- Save yourself some money on an o/s and dl the 64 bit version of Windows 7

http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] ,2281.html <--- 4770 benchmarks

http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] ,2288.html <--- 4770 Crossfire benchmarks

http://www.sapphiretech.com/presen [...] 01&pid=251

http://shop4.frys.com/product/5698491

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139008

couple more options cut corners abit fry's memory good deal get it now 5 5 5 15 at 1066