New build for ~600$

[lanceblue]

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: (This week 20-27 december 2009 ))

BUDGET RANGE: (e.g.: max 650$)

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: (all around (web surfing and doing school stuff (office, and some easy program)) computer, medium gaming (counter-strike for now, better game if I can get later )

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: ( keyboard, mouse, monitor, OS) I will get new speaker system during boxing day

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: (newegg.ca) COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: (Canada)

PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type (a AMD cpu with a gigabyte motherboard)

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: (is it the max screen resolution? is so, 1280x1024)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I read a few thread in the forum and already made my own combo, but dont know which gpu to choose (and you can suggest me better combo if possible) I have a cpu and mobo combo on newegg (but if there is a better combo with my cpu, please tell me)
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Include a list of any parts you have already selected with descriptively labeled links for parts.

AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor - Retail
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GIGABYTE GA-MA790GPT-UD3H AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
$193.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.295032


G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231276

Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066

Antec earthwatts EA500 500W Continuous Power ATX12V v2.0 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC "Compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply - Retail (when it says compatible with i7/i5 does it mean ONLY compatible with 17/i5 or it can be compatible with my build?)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181


+ ~100 video card
i would also like to know if my build will fit the case

Thanks
Lance

 

[MothMusic]

Your psu is fine. They just advertise that its compatible for the i7/i5 thats all.

Yes your build will fit in your case.

The GTS 250 can play modern games at high settings at 1600 res:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814261051&cm_re=gts_250-_-14-261-051-_-Product

The 4670 can play modern games at high settings at 1400 res:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127448&cm_re=4670-_-14-127-448-_-Product

Both gpus will be overkill for your current res, but if you plan upgrading your monitor in the future, then get the 250. If not for a long while, then just save your cash and get the 4670.