Re:First time build, requesting advice

[simplymodern]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 700-800$ before rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: (gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: (keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS, optical drive)
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: (ncix.com, bestdirect.ca)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel Quad, with mid tower
OVERCLOCKING: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION:1280x1024
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (window is preferable, but not over performance. LED lights would be nice, quiet computer is a must.)
OS: Windows 7, planning to install 2 OS , other is windows XP home.

 

[xurwin]

this is from newegg.ca its more cheap there.

with your budget, i suggest you go with a amd build. a intel build would cost more.

cpu:athlon rana 440
mobo:GIGABYTE GA-890FXA-UD5
gpu:ati 5770
ram:gskill 4gb(2x2)
hdd:samsung f3 1tb
case:cm centaurion5
psu:antec earthwatts 650watts
hsf: i dont know. maybe a cm hyper 212 but its COST is OVERprice
dvd:cheap dvd drive

total:$778.92

 

[r-sky]

Could save a bit and go with an 870 or 770 m/board. No need for X-fire at your resolution.

Downgrade to a 5750 for a few more $$$.

Or go with the above and you are ready for a new monitor any time without upgrading anything else