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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: TOMORROW!!!

 

BUDGET RANGE: <$800

 

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, general internet usage, movies (not HD), I run Dual 21.6" Samsung Monitors

 

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Monitors, Mouse, Keyboard, Case (Still need PSU), Hard disk

 

PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel

 

OVERCLOCKING: No

 

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No

 

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050 X2 (Dual View)

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I want a reliable machine, the games i play aren't heavy on resources (GTR evolution) but i don't want to have compatibility problems down the track. Should i make any changes to the below mentioned parts?

 

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Processor:
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - $239

 

Motherboard:
ASUS P7P55D LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - $189

 

RAM:
G-Skill Ripjaws 4GB Kit DDR3 1866 - $135

 

Graphics Card:
Gigabyte 512mb 9800GT - $128

 

Power Supply:
Not Sure - Need i5 support; is this possible for less than $100
(Found: Coolermaster Extreme Power+ 550 - $75) ??

 

SUB TOTAL : $766 AU


Message edited by anditz on 11-15-2009 at 10:36:27 AM
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I'd look to Corsair for the PSU.

This one is an excellent value, though on the high side of your range:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006

And look through their others as well, as you don't really need 750W.

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So does this mean the rest of the parts i have chosen will work well together? sorry for my newbness

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