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So, I'm making a budget build for mostly an all purpose system, but mostly gaming. I picked out these things but I was wondering what changes to make, or if any. OH! and the Target price is 800$ AT MOST, 800$ is pushing it, and I prefer using Newegg. So Basically 750$ is the Price range. My current choices are: OH and if you didn't know either, its a rode based build.

1 Sunbeam fan controller http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811998808
1 WD 160 GB Caviar Blue (I can upgrade later) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136075
1 Asus EAH4850 Matrix http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 814121295R
1 Tuniq TX2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835154003
1 4GB(2x2) Patriot Memory DDR2 1066 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820220426
1 Logisys Comp. Red LED Sunlight http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6812551002
2 120mm RED LED Cooler Master fans http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103063
1 CM 120mm CPU Cooler http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103040
1 Rosewill Headset http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6826193037

CURRENT COMBOS:
CM Silent PRO PSU 600W
CM Storm Scout
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.276118
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Gigabyte GA790X-UD4P
AMD Phenom II 720 (Going to try to unlock)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.271970

Product total: $715.68
Shipping & Handling: $17.64
TOTAL: $733.50

Pretty Awesome so far, I no XD

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Just built another PC in another forum and this one came back to my mind as being a bit similar so I post what I came up with here for you to take a look at.

SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner - OEM : $31
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151187

HIS H577F1GDG Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail : $160
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail : $110 ($90 after mail in)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.275104

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH - Retail : $95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231279

ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail : $120
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HDZ955FBGIBOX - Retail
newegg show details : $180
combo discount -$30, mail in rebate -$10, Total $260
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.273337

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive : $75
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail : $70
combo -$45, Total $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.273732

Subtotal: $733.92
After mail in rebates: $700.92

Just another thing for you to take a look at, though this has more potential than what I posted up earlier. Still would need an aftermarket heatsink and additional fans for you probably if you plan to OC.

SORRY DOUBLE POST:
The CD/DVD ROM & Monitor I'm taking from my old HP desktop.

Reply to aznshinobi

These would be my suggestions -

HDD - I dont see any point buying that 160GB HDD...Even though you can upgrade later, this 500GB HDD would cost you ~$10 more after shipping...and is well worth it...It is significantly faster too...
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136075

CPU + Mobo - I would suggest an AM3 setup rather than the AM2+(DDR2) as the price premium is reduced now...
And I would suggest the X2 550 - As you will be trying to unlock the cores anyways, why not get the CPU, that has better chances to unlock the cores ?

I had build a PC with the X2 550 for my friend few days back and had unlocked the 3rd and 4Th core without any issues and that CPU is running 3.2GHz stable with all cores unlocked at 1.25V, which is very good and that too with stock HSF. And even if the core unlock is not that successful, still that CPU can overclock high and can handle games very well...
1. ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD 790X + X2 550
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.273358

RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231277

CPU Cooler - Definitely this one... Far better than that CM and comes with TX-2
Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120 mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler W/TX-2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835207004

GPU - Any particular reason why that card ?
For less than that price, I would suggest this one...It performs as good as the GTS 250 or the ~ 4850 equivalent and is a next gen card...So this would be a better buy at this price...
SAPPHIRE 100284L Radeon HD 5750 1GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102859

These changes wouldn't have changed you total much...But you do get next gen components without sacrificing performance...

Reply to gkay09

The headset sucks

Reply to ubernoobie

I agree with gjay about the HD, but think you should stay with your X3 cpu and not go to X2 as multiple cores are becoming more significant. But you should move up to DDR3 memory and a board that supports it, such as:

GIGABYTE GA-MA790GPT-UD3H $99.99 AR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 90GPT-UD3H

Message edited by rockyjohn on 10-21-2009 at 01:44:59 AM

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So i did change the HD to the Seagate 500gb 7200RPMS but downgraded Mobo to the AMD 770 Gigabyte MOBO capable of unlocking 100% and stuck with the same cpu and cpu cooler but changed to the Ripjaw Ram. Changed the GPU/Graphics card to the XFX 1gb 256-bit 4870, didn't go with the 5000s because all the lower price ones don't compete with the 4870+ as they don't go higher than the 128 bit, i think. Anymore changes i should do? as to cable management stuff like that?

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Which Gigabyte 770 board are you going with? Is it for DDR2 or DDR3 memory? Does it have double video card slots?

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Reply to rockyjohn

Based this build alot on what i did earlier today with this one. Though I went out and put in more expensive things in your for cosmetic purposes (antec 300 illusion for the light show with the 750watt psu combo for expandability, and $20 more expensive mobo for crossfire capabilities, as well at ddr3 1600)
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] gaming#bas

SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner - OEM : $31
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151187

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive : $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822152181

HIS H577F1GDG Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail : $160
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814161306

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH - Retail : $95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231279

ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail :$120
AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor Model HDZ720WFGIBOX - Retail : $120
Combo Discount -$27, mail in rebate -$10, Total $202
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.273353

Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail : $60
Antec TruePower New TP-750 750W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE ... - Retail : $115
Combo discount -$20, mail in rebate -$20, Total $134
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.265978

Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120 mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler W/TX-2 - Retail : $35 (before $15 mail in, so $20)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835207004

Antec 761345-75024-0 120mm Blue LED Case Fan - Retail : $15 (the one blue tricool fan they don't give you with the case so it truely is complete, yeah im bored to the point where I hunted this down)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835209011

Subtotal: $757.83
After Mail in rebates: $712.83

I would have tossed in a 5850 but they are sold out (I would've made it work in your budget too somehow, but probably sacrifice the nice looks and expandability). But at least with this you have money to spare. Oh and on another note the tricool fans in the case listed have a fan controler, I know mine do in my antec 900 (which they also have a similar deal going on newegg with the same PSU I think if you like that style better)

Message edited by assasin32 on 10-21-2009 at 05:31:19 AM

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Oh thing is, i didn't go with the Antecs that are below the 902, cause most of them don't have pre-cut cable management holes. So yeah. And the thing about the mobo. I guess i'll go with that one, refering to the asus 790x. I heard it could unlock but I'm not quite sure .

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Reply to aznshinobi

Actually with the Antec 300, you tuck the cables inside the case off to the side of the hard drives if you open up the picture of it you see there is an opening there to tuck cables into. (5th picture on newegg you can see it clearly)

Message edited by assasin32 on 10-21-2009 at 05:38:25 AM

Reply to assasin32

O.o thats not cable management though? And thats not what i meant. But I think you helped me alot.

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Reply to aznshinobi

Well the newer Antec 900's (not 902, the plain old 900's) do have pre-cut holes, I know this since I bought one. Though its definately not exactly the funnest thing to be using to tell you the truth as I had alot of cables to hide it took me about an hour and more zip ties than I care to count to hide most of the cables. The pre-cut holes are placed in the same place as the 902 except im not sure if I have the small horizontal hole on the bottom (almost positive I don't).

Newegg doesn't seem to be showing the newer version of the 900.

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Just built another PC in another forum and this one came back to my mind as being a bit similar so I post what I came up with here for you to take a look at.

SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner - OEM : $31
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151187

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH - Retail : $95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231279

Subtotal: $733.92
After mail in rebates: $700.92

Message edited by assasin32 on 10-21-2009 at 11:44:22 AM

Reply to assasin32

So took lots of your suggestion and i finished my build.
End result was the:
Sector 5 G series Patriot DDR3 1600 Memory 4GB(2x2gb)
Asus M4A79XTD EVO AM3 790x
Samsung Spinpoint 500gb
Sapphire 5770 1GB 128-bit
CM Scout
4 Channel Rheobus fan controller
Phenom II 720 BE
CM Hyper 212 120mm fan
12" Logisys Sunlight stick red LED
2 more CM 120mm fans RED LED R4

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