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[Solved] Building 600 to 700 dollar computer for general use need advice

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: in the next few weeks as soon as I figure out the best parts needed

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: somewhat light gaming no intense graphical games, surfing the web, occasionally watch movies, video chat, play flash games, maybe some other tasks at the same time.

PARTS NOT REQUIRED:keyboard,mouse, monitor, and OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg of course

OVERCLOCKING:no

SLI OR CROSSFIRE:no

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1440x900

RAM
G.SKILL PI 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL6D-4GBPI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231351

CASE
LIAN LI Lancool PC-K62 Black 0.8 mm SECC, Plastic + Mesh ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811112239

MOBO
GIGABYTE GA-P55-USB3 LGA 1156 Intel P55 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128425

Video card
XFX HD-575X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5750 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150448

CPU
Intel Core i3-530 Clarkdale 2.93GHz 4MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 73W Dual-Core Desktop Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115222

or

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115215

PSU
SeaSonic S12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817151096

I'm not sure on the PSU if anyone can help with this and my RAM, other than the one listed above I have these 2 I might want to choose:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231321
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820104175

Also not sure if I should get the quad or the dual, other than that I'm just not sure which PSU to to buy, any suggestions and advice is great this is my first system I'm going to build. So I would be very happy to build this.

also post if you think I need any other parts. thanks.

using windows 7 64 bit as well

Message edited by sety7000 on 06-02-2010 at 12:48:33 PM

Reply to sety7000

^ Did you consider the AMD CPU ?
IMO the X3 440 would be a very good option to consider...
and what type of games you play ?

Reply to gkay09

The case and power supply use up a considerable percentage of your budget. You did pick some really excellent quality parts though.
Alternatives: Antec Three Hundred $60 and for a PSU Corsair 400CX - $50 before $20 rebate

Reply to WR2

thanks. I did pick some good stuff and I will use the case you chose, only one thing are you sure the PSU is high enough wattage? I don't anything bad to happen.

I like the reviews on the PSU though are very good I might just choose this PSU what do you think?

Message edited by sety7000 on 06-02-2010 at 03:49:22 PM

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I think you'd be very safe with that Corsair 400CX
Here is a power consumption chart from another graphic card review that also shows the 5750/5770.
That system used an OC'd i7 920. Your system will use even less. The chart is showing AC power draw at the wall socket.
The actual DC draw from the PSU to the whole system would usually be 10%-20% lower depending on PSU efficiency rating.

Reply to WR2

ok excellent. I'll choose it then, the last things I'm stuck on is the CPU the quad or the dual and which RAM to choose and I'm pretty much done.

Reply to sety7000

I think Gkay and I would both like to know what you mean by 'light gaming'.
That will have possibility a bearing on the dual or quad choice. And the same for 'no intense graphical games'.
I can see where it might be that a dual core CPU and maybe even a slightly less expensive video card might be suitable.
But the 5750 IS an awesome gaming card for the price.

Reply to WR2

@gkay09 no I didn't consider the AMD processor, it is pretty cheap though and its tri-core, I was just going to stick with intel I think I'm not sure, and for games I'm not sure but the graphics card chose should be able to play a lot of games I'm not going to be playing anything real new that requires a really good card. 3D games yes but nothing major. I won't be playing crysis on full settings.

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here I will give you a few example if need be: world of warcarft, dragonica, schoolmate, artificial girl I don't know if I am allowed to post there.hmm anyways and maybe I few ps2 roms on pcsx2 if I can get them running are these some good examples?

Message edited by sety7000 on 06-02-2010 at 04:17:26 PM

Reply to sety7000

Best answer

Good to know background info.

Here's the RAM I'd suggest G.SKILL Ripjaws 4GB DDR3 1600 $110 (suggested in the enthusiast 'Recommended Builds' sticky and awesome NewEgg reviews).

While your gaming requirements won't tax the 5750 at all I'd suggest keeping it in your build and going with the i3-530 CPU over the i5 750. Who knows? You might want to take a stab at Crysis or Starcraft 2 or some other future game.

Message edited by WR2 on 06-02-2010 at 04:28:37 PM

Reply to WR2

alright thanks I'll do that. But why did you recommend the RAM you chose?

Reply to sety7000

I did link in the wrong set of G.Skill Ripjaws.
This is the CAS7 version G.Skill DDR3 1600 $120 recommended in the $1400 Enthusiast build in the Recommended Builds by Usage sticky topic.

Reply to WR2

^ Well the X3 440 would be my pick then for your requirements...
Very good for gaming -
http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] ,2619.html

Here is a complete build...
Lian Li K62 + Seasonic S12 520W - This si good enough even for the HD 5870...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.410796
Or if you feel 520W is less, then this 620W...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.410798

X3 440 + MSI 870 - Latest chipset with SATA 6GB/s and USB 3.0
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.394163

RAM - Corsair 4GB DDR3 -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145260

Graphics card - ASUS HD 5770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814121363

HDD - Samsung F3 1TB - For this price its a no brainer
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.409743

DVD -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827106333

Total - $665 Not including rebates...

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