First Ever Build Semi Gaming Budget Build. HELP

[jasonrock194]

So this is my first ever build. I am pretty newbie. What i am trying to build
is a budget gaming pc for not high end gaming but rather part gaming part normal usage

Budget:<800$+Shipping. No rebate

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: next month ish.

Parts Not Required: Mouse,Keyboard, moniter,Speaker, OS

Prefered Website: Tigerdirect newegg amazon

Overclocking: Probally not SLI or Crossfire: Probally Yes in the future



Motherboard. Asus P7P55 LX LGA1156 Socket.ATX Supports Crossfire. $119.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131604

Processor:Intel i3 Dual Core 2.93 Ghz $99
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0325943

GPU:XFX Radeon HD5750 1GB 128 Bit $129.99 pretty decent
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150448&nm_mc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&cm_mmc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r-_-Video+Cards-_-XFX-_-14150448

Ram:G.Skill 4GB 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM 1600 $114.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231303

Hardrive: Western Digital. 500gb 7200 rpm 32mb cache $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136320

Case: Rosewill Cruiser $69.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147145 idk recommend one? i want one that looks kinda cool and works.

PSU:APEVIA ATX-AQ700W-BK 700 Watt 12V supply (2 much wattage?) $64.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148040

OPTICAL:Lite On CD and Dvd Drive $19.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289


Grand Total 678.93$ without Shipping and Tax

Thats what i have so far and i guess help me out comment on it. And find me a better case or case with power supply?

 

[tecmo34]

Recommendations..
Case / PSU Combo: Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case & Antec TruePower New TP-550 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE ... , which is more than enough power for your system.

HDD: Samsung Spinpoing F3 500GB - Faster and cheaper!

GPU: XFX HD-577A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - With the savings, I would get the ATI 5770 for better gaming performance.

 

[dirtmountain]

techmo34 has it right on if you want to stick with Intel. I would not use an Apevia power supply at all. Good suggestions by Timop for an AMD build.

 

[jasonrock194]

Doesn't Intel have a better overall performance?

 

[tecmo34]

Yes, Intel provides better overall performance... but AMD provides a better budget

 

[dirtmountain]

Comparison benchmarks, not overclocked.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/112?vs=118

 

[Jacks_85]

if you want a intel build i definitly agree with tecmo build!

but i would really consider samsung 1tb spinpoint not a huge price difference

 

[fastx21]

Technically Intel provides better preformance but we're talking about a tiny i3 vs the Rana 423 2.9 ghz x3. 3 cores vs 2? for gaming + there's a clear winner. And you're shaving about $55 off your budget.

 

[tecmo34]

Outside of the cost savings, the i5 530 owns the X3 435 (except on a few benchmarks where they tie)... http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/112?vs=118

You have to remember AMD's X6's match Intels i7 930, so one would expect their tri-core to equal or be beaten by the i5/i7 dual cores. AMD is the clear winner in price to performance, so on a tight budget... They are the BEST option.

 

[jasonrock194]

Well i made an AMD build and here it is it cuts down the price and i was able to get a moniter and speaker which is good. for around 140ish bucks.

Now if i add in the AMD's 1055T X6 the price will be just sub 830ish and i would need a better power supply so idk.


1SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 500GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
$54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

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1Logitech LS11 2.0 Stereo Speaker System - Black
$13.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121020

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1LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04
$19.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

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1SCEPTRE X226W-1920 Black 21.5" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor
$129.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824112017

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1MSI 870A-G54 ATX AMD Motherboard+COMBO DEAL
AMD Athlon II X3 435 2.9GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Processor
$155.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.394162


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1Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Computer Case+COMBBO
Antec TruePower New TP-550 550W Continuous Power "compatible with Core i7" Power Supply
$119.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.410730

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1POWERCOLOR PCS+ Radeon HD 5770 AX5770 1GBD5-PPG Video Card+ COMBO
OCZ Obsidian 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory
$242.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.416730

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Grand Total:$737.90

 

[tecmo34]

No... Adding the X1055T will not require a new PSU. You be better off getting the X4 955 though, which out performs the X1055T.

 

[jasonrock194]

the new EGG PSU calculator givs me 440 Watts and thats only including other simple companets lik 1 harddrive 1 dvddrive and such.
550 Watts seems to be cutting it too close.

 

[jasonrock194]

Overall is the AMD build okay for the buck? i mean i'll probally be mainly playing COD and SC2.

 

[tecmo34]

Yes... It is an acceptable build

 

[dirtmountain]

It's a good build. To me it's worth the extra $15 to get a XFX double lifetime warranty 5770 in a combo build with your choice of RAM.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.417134

either way it's a good, solid build.

 

[jasonrock194]

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