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[justks]

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[batuchka]

Hmm what is the model of your current LCD and/or what resolution would games be played on?

 

[amk09]

Case & PSU - Antec 300 + Antec 550W - $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.359966

CPU - Amd Phenom II 720 Black Edition - $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=720&x=0&y=0

CPU Cooler - Coolermaster Hyper 212 - $35
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065&Tpk=cooler%20master%20hyper%20212

MOBO - ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 (Can do x8 x8 crossfire) - $120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131402&cm_re=Asus_M4A79XTD_EVO-_-13-131-402-_-Product

Graphics Card - Radeon HD 5770 - $175
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127490&cm_re=5770-_-14-127-490-_-Product

RAM - 4 GB G.Skill 1600 CAS 7 - $120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231303&cm_re=gskill_ddr3-_-20-231-303-_-Product

Total - $650

*If you want you can save 10 bucks and get CAS 9 latency RAM same brand, and 20 bucks by getting the graphics card from another brand, but I recommend you stick with the ones suggested.

The great thing about this build is you have A LOT of upgrade options. If you choose to get another 5770 down the line you WON'T regret it, because they have been known to perform very well in crossfire. Also, with the AM3 socket you have plenty of CPU's ahead of you that are great upgrades.

Good luck with your build and if you have any questions, let me know.

EDIT: Sorry forgot an optical drive, here's one - $28

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106334

 

[snurp85]

+1 amk009

though I would switch from MSI to either Sapphire or XFX for your graphics card

 

[amk09]

I suggested the MSI one because it's great for overclocking, but any of those brands would certainly work great!

 

[justks]

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[amk09]

Well, apparently he doesn't have one, thought he did. What do you suggest? He said not to include the monitor price in the $650. Not sure how much he wants to spend on the monitor but probably $100 or so?



So far looks good, still gotta do some looking but what hard drive should I get?

Ah I'm sorry I completely forgot the Hard Drive, this one is probably the fastest available at it's price point.

Samsung Spinpoint F3 - $55

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181&cm_re=samsung_spinpoint_f3-_-22-152-181-_-Product

And heres a 19'' LCD Monitor - $115

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254023


You can't really get much in a monitor for only $100 but I tried my best.

 

[justks]

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[amk09]

Get this processor instead

AMD Athlon II X3 440 Rana 3.0GHz - $85 (CPU FAN INCLUDED)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103843&Tpk=athlon%20440

This combo for RAM/Graphics Card instead

G.Skill Ripjaws (1600 CAS 9)/ XFX Radeon 5770 - $270
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277&cm_re=gskill_ddr3-_-20-231-277-_-Product

That saves $80

Think he can afford the extra $20? I just don't anywhere else we can afford to cut the price down while maintaining the integrity of the build.

Good luck, maybe spot your friend $20

 

[batuchka]

Well, apparently he doesn't have one, thought he did. What do you suggest? He said not to include the monitor price in the $650. Not sure how much he wants to spend on the monitor but probably $100 or so?

$570AR more than doable ^^

 

[justks]

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