$700 Multipurpose Computer

[dksite053]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Within a few months

BUDGET RANGE: $600-750

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Watching movies/videos, processing power, intense multitasking

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, mouse, speakers

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: NewEgg US

PARTS PREFERENCES: ATI/AMD

OVERCLOCKING: Possible overclocking, nothing needing liquid cooling SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Possibly CrossFire in the future

MONITOR RESOLUTION: not of much concern

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Will need Win7 Premium OEM included in the $700, also 4GB DDR3 RAM
I've been looking around, Athlon II x3 @ 3.0 ghz looks good, input welcome on that
Mobo with integrated graphics will work for now because there will not really be any gaming done on this, but I would like the option for CrossFire to be open if I want to eventually install a gpu or two

Thanks!

 

[batuchka]

Hmm ok about $656 AR

 

[dksite053]

Looks good.. I found Athlon II X3 processor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103843) that is cheaper and has a higher clock speed, which I may want to buy instead of the processor here. Also, I forgot to mention that I prefer WD drives, so I think I'll be going with the Caviar Black 640 GB (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319), even though it costs more. Any other input or competitive products are welcome

 

[batuchka]

Multi tasking you want to have more cores generally - games higher clocks (depending on game) Actually my 1st choice would be the Samsung F3 500/1TB drives if in stock hehe