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I'm attempting to build a cheap PC for gaming only, and I was wondering if anyone could have a quick look at what I've put together and offer any input regarding pitfalls, advice, and/or recommendations. Here are the details...
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This week. BUDGET RANGE: $600-850 USD After Rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US
PARTS PREFERENCES: No preference.
OVERCLOCKING: I'm open to it. SLI OR CROSSFIRE: I'm open to not using it, however the build I included does include using Crossfire.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050
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(Qty. 2 for Crossfire) SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 5750 100284L Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814102859
$279.98
SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16827151187
$30.99
GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813128387
COMBO WITH....
AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819103649
-$5.99 Instant
-$16.00 Combo
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$212.99
Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16822136319
COMBO WITH...
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16811119137
-$15.00 Instant
-$45.00 Combo
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$99.98
Kingston HyperX T1 Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820104098
COMBO WITH...
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817139006
-$70.00 Instant
-$23.00 Combo
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
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$193.98
Total: $797.92 (after rebates)
I'm attempting to build a cheap PC for gaming only, and I was wondering if anyone could have a quick look at what I've put together and offer any input regarding pitfalls, advice, and/or recommendations. Here are the details...
=====================================
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This week. BUDGET RANGE: $600-850 USD After Rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US
PARTS PREFERENCES: No preference.
OVERCLOCKING: I'm open to it. SLI OR CROSSFIRE: I'm open to not using it, however the build I included does include using Crossfire.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050
=====================================
(Qty. 2 for Crossfire) SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 5750 100284L Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814102859
$279.98
SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16827151187
$30.99
GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813128387
COMBO WITH....
AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819103649
-$5.99 Instant
-$16.00 Combo
-----------------
$212.99
Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16822136319
COMBO WITH...
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16811119137
-$15.00 Instant
-$45.00 Combo
-----------------
$99.98
Kingston HyperX T1 Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820104098
COMBO WITH...
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817139006
-$70.00 Instant
-$23.00 Combo
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
-----------------
$193.98
Total: $797.92 (after rebates)