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I'm thinking in buying a desktop pc for my first build, because as now I just use a laptop, and well it's a laptop, doesn't have a good video card.
I was thinking in buying this:

PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341019
Memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231193
Motherboard+CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.273358
DVD Burner:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151187
HD+Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.280000
Video Card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102858
Total: $680(After rebates)

COMPUTER USE: gaming, just gaming. My laptop is good for multitasking, music, movies, internet, so this computer will be just for gaming!!!
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:USA
OVERCLOCKING: Later, when I have the computer running if necessary i will.(Later if needed i will buy a aftermarket heatsink, but not now.)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS , monitor, keyboard, mouse
WEBSITES: www.newegg.com, www.tigerdirect.com, amazon.com
CROSSFIRE/SLI: Maybe in the future

If any other information is needed just ask.
Please help, is this a good future proof computer like for at least 1 year. In the future for sure I'm going some upgrades like a Phenom II X4 955, but for now that's my budget.

+1 for shortstuff's HD + Case combo

AMD Phenom II X4 955
+
ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD 790X
Combo Price: $265.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.273337

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB DDR3 1333 CL7 - $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231276

SAPPHIRE 100283L Radeon HD 5770
+
Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W
Combo Price: $209.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.274493

COOLER MASTER RC-690
+
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB
Combo Price: $99.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.273732

LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner SATA - $25.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827106289

Grand Total:* $691.92
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The build looks pretty good. I would check out this PSU + GPU combo:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.274500

The PSU you listed is out of stock. The PSU in the combo is a much higher quality unit for the same price.

Here's a HD + case combo to consider that will save $70.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.273732

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+1 for shortstuff's HD + Case combo

AMD Phenom II X4 955
+
ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD 790X
Combo Price: $265.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.273337

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB DDR3 1333 CL7 - $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231276

SAPPHIRE 100283L Radeon HD 5770
+
Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W
Combo Price: $209.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.274493

COOLER MASTER RC-690
+
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB
Combo Price: $99.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.273732

LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner SATA - $25.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827106289

Grand Total:* $691.92

Reply to build

If I buy those components for how long do you think it's going to hold playing all the new games without any upgrades?

Reply to dmcfc

Depends on your monitor resolution and what kind of games you play. If you find the performance lacking in the future, just stick in another 5770 :)

Reply to build

is the AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition a good processor??Is it capable to play well every game out there now?
Because if not for sure i'm going with the AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition.
What about the AMD Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition?

Reply to dmcfc

The graphics card affects gaming performance a lot more. The higher the resolution of your monitor, the more powerful graphics card you'll need. What exactly is your current monitor's resolution?

For example if it's a high enough resolution i.e. 1920x1080, then you might have to drop down the processor to that Phenom II X2 550/ X3 720 you mentioned so you'll have more money to spend on the graphics card.

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build wrote :

The graphics card affects gaming performance a lot more. The higher the resolution of your monitor, the more powerful graphics card you'll need. What exactly is your current monitor's resolution?

For example if it's a high enough resolution i.e. 1920x1080, then you might have to drop down the processor to that Phenom II X2 550/ X3 720 you mentioned so you'll have more money to spend on the graphics card.



For now I'm going to use sometimes a 42"plasma tv, and usually a 19"lcd tv, but 2 or 3 months after I build this computer i'm going to buy a good monitor 23"
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna [...] u=320-8325
I chose this one because it has a reasonable price and have native displayport, so for the future i think it will be better, even for eyefinity technology.


Message edited by dmcfc on 10-30-2009 at 01:58:52 AM
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