< $1000 gaming build

[4ILY45]

Estimated time to finish building : 2-3 months
Primary usage: gaming & VM's
OC: absolutely
CF : probably

Here's what i've come out with:
CPU : AMD Athlon II X 4 630 - $122
http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/2007-01DxSaleM091501666_AUCTION_-Full-Range-AMD-AM3-AM2-AM2-Processors-Please-compare-our-price.htm

MOBO : MSI 790GX-G65 - $147
http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/2007-01DxSaleK763239B_AUCTION_-MSI-790GX-G65-AM3-AMD-Motherboard.htm

RAMS : 4GB RAM Kingston HyperX 1600Mhz DDR3 memory kit KHX1600C9D3K/4G - $ 150
http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/2007-01DxSaleM091514597_AUCTION_-KINGSTON-HYPERX-4GB-DDR3-1600MHz-RAM-DESKTOP-MEMORY-KIT-OF-2.htm

Graphics Card : Sapphire ATI Radeon Vapor-X HD 5770 1Gb DDR5- $175
http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/2010-01DeSale52437651_AUCTION_-SAPPHIRE-ATI-Radeon-VAPOR-X-HD5770-1GB-GDDR5-128bit-NEW.htm

HDD : WD Caviar Black 1TB - $98

CPU Cooler : Cooler Master TX3 + Tuniq TX-2 thermal compound - $31
http://www.modernopc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=316&products_id=1789

PSU: Corsair TX650W ATX Power Supply - $125
http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/2007-01DxSaleI811382_AUCTION_-Corsair-TX650W-ATX-Power-Supply-CMPSU-650TX.htm

Case : Cooler Master Elite 334 Casing - $50
http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/2007-01DxSaleI774870_AUCTION_-Cooler-Master-Elite-334-CPU-Casing-RC-334.htm

Optical Drive : Samsung SH-S233 22X SATA DVD Burner - $26

Monitor : BenQ G9922HD LED monitor 18.5' - $124


Total = $1048.00
The prices include shipping fees as well.
the rig will be built in Malaysia.. but newegg refences are welcome.
Thanks in advance.

 

[gkay09]

^ If you will be overclocking, then get a better CPU cooler
CM Hyper 212+ will be a very good option...or Sunbeam CCTF

A case with better airflow might be good...somthing like Antec 200/ Antec 300...

 

[4ILY45]

^ If you will be overclocking, then get a better CPU cooler
CM Hyper 212+ will be a very good option...or Sunbeam CCTF

A case with better airflow might be good...somthing like Antec 200/ Antec 300...

What about the CM 690?
http://www.modernopc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=90&products_id=1525

And the CPU cooler are these good enough?
http://www.modernopc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=190&products_id=1827

http://www.modernopc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=190&products_id=1451

 

[gkay09]

^ Yes that case very good airflow and is very roomy too...

As for the CPU cooler, Yes those are also good, but the CM Hyper 212+ is better value...
http://www.modernopc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=316&products_id=1908

 

[4ILY45]

^ Yes that case very good airflow and is very roomy too...

As for the CPU cooler, Yes those are also good, but the CM Hyper 212+ is better value...
http://www.modernopc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=316&products_id=1908

thanks..
anything else?

 

[gkay09]

Just noticed the monitor...such low resolution one ? The HD 5770 would be an overkill for that resolution...get a higher resolution monitor...atleast 1440X900 or above...

 

[4ILY45]

Just noticed the monitor...such low resolution one ? The HD 5770 would be an overkill for that resolution...get a higher resolution monitor...atleast 1440X900 or above...

It's a temporary choice.. waiting for the 20'' version of it to come out..

 

[gkay09]

Oh...Ok...
Just make sure you get a high resolution monitor to take full advantage of that setup...