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[norwester]

Hello, Thank you for this great service. I would appreciate your advice and suggestions regarding the compatibility and applicability of the hardware I've selected for my intended use.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: (soon - 30 days) BUDGET RANGE: (600) After Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: (surfing the internet, 3D CAD [as a hobby] watching movies)

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: (keyboard & mouse [Logitech wireless], monitor [Samsung SyncMaster 226], speakers, OS)

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: (various for best pricing) COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: (US)

PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type (see parts list below)

OVERCLOCKING: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: (current = 1600 X 1024)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (I would like a quiet PC - quiet is good)

Case-COOLER MASTER RC-330-KKN1-GP Elite 330 Mid Tower Case (Black)
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=141815&prodlist=celebros

PSU- EA 500 500 Watt Continuous Power ATX12V v2.2
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_8_9?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=antec+earthwatts+500w&sprefix=antec+ear

Processor-AMD HDZ720WFGIBOX Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition 2.8Ghz Socket AM3 95W 2.80 GHz Desktop Processor
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/Homebuilt-Systems/new-subject.htm

CPU Cooler- ?


MoBo-MSI 790GX-G65 amd 790gx chipset ATX form factor 2xPCI-E(x16)/2xPCI-E(x8)/2xpci/4xddr3 w/integrated vga,sata2 raid,lan(gb),hdmi,usb 2.0 & audio
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/ViewProductGrid.asp?PID=MOBO-MSI&DPID=motherboard


RAM-OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB PC3-10666 (DDR3-1333) Dual Channel Memory
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10011079&prodlist=celebros

HDD-Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS Hard Drive 500 GB - 7200 rpm - 3.5"
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001GQYYSG/sr=8-2-fkmr0/qid=1263574160/ref=olp_pg_new?ie=UTF8&coliid=&startIndex=0&me=&qid=1263574160&sr=8-2-fkmr0&seller=&colid=&condition=new

DVD-HP 24X DVDrw Sata Ls Retail - HP1270I
http://www.amazon.com/HP-24X-DVDrw-Sata-Retail/dp/B002KT1YEU

Graphics- I'm hoping the on board HD3300 will be adequate for now.


Card Reader-Ultra MD2 5.25" 4 Port USB 2.0 and Card Reader - ULT40279
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3896256&sku=ULT40279&srkey=ultra%20md2

OS- Windows 7 Pro - not included in this budget.

 

[djg9205]

Everything you've listed will work. Your processor will come with it's own aluminum heat sink and fan, with thermal paste already applied, and this will do just fine if you don't plan on overclocking (which it looks like you don't).

I would ask yourself though, if you plan to incrementally upgrade this system in the future. If so, I would recommend switching this entire build to Intel, preferably a 1366 socket.

I'm also a bit wary about using the onboard graphics. A cheap $50 graphics card is better than nothing. Something like a Radeon 4350, or an Nvidia 9500GT

Also, look for those parts on a site such as tigerdirect.com, or newegg.com. As it is now, you've got parts scattered every which way, so ordering everything is gonna be a headache. In addition, both tiger and newegg have some of the best prices you're gonna find on the internet for PC hardware components. Both sites have detailed specs sections on each and every part they carry, as well as a review section that might be helpful when deciding which parts to get.

 

[norwester]

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