First Time Building Pc Opinions Needed

yangas

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• Well I was just trying to build a new computer and started reading some guides on things I need and ended up finding these things not sure whether there are better things for cheaper help would be appreciated.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: (e.g.: this week (the closer the better)) BUDGET RANGE: (e.g.: 600-800) Before / After Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming- school work
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, screen, headset headphones printer.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: dont really mind
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:US
PARTS PREFERENCES: dont mind
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION:1680x1050

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (preferably quiet pc )

Motherboard: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5023027&sku=A455-2902
Graphics Card: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5252849
Power Supply: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3276567
Computer Case: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1786776
Hard Drive: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4138742
Ram: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3984931
Cooling: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4502178&sku=M333-3020
Processor: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4959973&sku=I69-0750

 
Solution
Ouch 9800GTX+ < GTS 250 < GTX 260 < HD 4890
In short very poor frames//$$ for a gaming config IMO Counter proposal
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Your config comes to $906 with a PSU that is waiting for an 'explosive' performance :p

masterasia

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I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but that Xion case is one ugly case. Why not just get an Antec 300. They're going for $45 on Amazon right now. The 300 Illusion was onsale on Newegg for $50. That NXZT Beta is a cool case.