Moderate priced new computer build

[jerryb]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: by 4th of July BUDGET RANGE: US$700- 800

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: surfing the internet, gaming, picture editing, general usage.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: : newegg.com,

PARTS PREFERENCES: AMD

OVERCLOCKING: Yes , moderate

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080, 1920x1200 later

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would like a quiet PC

I am looking at the following:



Antec Sonata Elite Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Model #:Sonata Elite
Item #:N82E16811129057
Return Policy:Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
In Stock

EVGA 01G-P3-1155-TR GeForce GTS 250 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Model #:01G-P3-1155-TR
Item #:N82E16814130469
Return Policy:VGA Standard Return Policy
In Stock

OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
Model #:OCZ550FTY
Item #:N82E16817341022
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
Out Of Stock
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CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5 - Retail
Model #:TWIN2X4096-6400C5
Item #:N82E16820145184
Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy
In Stock


Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
Model #:WD5001AALS
Item #:N82E16822136320
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock

LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS30 - OEM
Model #:GH22NS30
Item #:N82E16827136152

Tuniq TX-2 Cooling Thermal Compound - Retail
Model #:TX-2
Item #:N82E16835154003
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock


XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail
Model #ark Knight-S1283V
Item #:N82E16835233029
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock

Alternate PS : Antec TruePower New TP-550 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE ... - Retail

Alteranate GPU: SAPPHIRE 100277L Radeon HD 4770 512MB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

Need suggestions for AMD Processor and appropriate MB. Would like to use either a 3 or 4 core processor. Any other suggestions for changes are welcomed.

 

[tidefan94]

Everything else looks solid, and get the 4770 if you can find it, because if you want to upgrade to two of those in the future it is beastly.

For CPU/MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103471
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128382

 

[Night-Stalker]

i would shell out a bit more for the 640GB Caviar black, some say its quite a bit faster.