$700 max first time builder

[malichite]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This week, tonight if possible

BUDGET RANGE: <$700 After Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies)

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers. I have a monitor which I can keep for now (nothing fancy at all), but if a new one will fit in the budget, all the better.

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Any, but most newegg.com seems best

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA

PARTS PREFERENCES: None

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe

CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: Whatever

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I am by no means a tech guru, but I know a lot more than the average joe. I have upgraded a few comps, but this will be my first new build. I have OC'ed in the past, but don't see the need to on this comp right away. I would like to be able to play games like Dragon Age as well as online games like WOW.

Thanks in advance for the help!

Malichite

 

[banthracis]

Resolution refers to the resolution of your current monitor.


HD
F3 500gb $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

Mobo/CPU
GA 790 UD4 and Athlon II x3 $198 w/ $15 MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.436574

Case/OPtical
Antec 300 Illusion and Lite on $74
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.435636

GPU
5830 $200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125317

RAM/PSU
Ripjaw 1600 cas 7 and XFX 650TX $180 w/ $20 MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.440204

Total: $706.92 before shipping and $35 MIR

 

[malichite]

Banthracis:

I took a look and that seems to be great. Two questions:

Is the mobo appropriate for me as I will not likely be tweeking too much?

Is the Video card appropriate for my needs?

If any money can be saved on those two I wonder if there is room for a monitor. However, I take the advice offered, so just let me know.

Thanks!

EDIT: What I mean by "whatever" for resolution is that I dont care too much.

 

[banthracis]

Well it helps if you tell us the resolution of your current monitor.

If you want a xfire board, then you're not gonna save much on the Mobo, maybe $20 most.

GPU depending on res can be dropped to a 5770, but that's $50 in savings. Still not enough for a 1080p monitor. $150 at cheapest.

 

[malichite]

Sorry about that. Suffice it to say that my current monitor is a POS from about 5 years ago. It cannot come close to HD. I am at my office right now so can't look into it further, but I know it was from Dell...

 

[falseg0d]

I might be building a comp within the next two months, so obviously I am stoked. I have been going through newegg to create a good one for the past 3-4 days, all of my spare time. I would recommend the build on my thread, which comes to around 600 w/o OS. I would also recommend you invest in filling in the open fan slots on this case.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/289556-31-highmid-gaming-computer
Good savings, good items. If you don't like anything say so and I'll do some searching around for you.

 

[malichite]

I took your build with a minor modification for combo's/rebates. Please let me know if this looks like a good build. Also, I am trying to get the wife to open the purse strings for a new monitor. I have a Dell E153PFT (15" LCD with amx res of 1024 x 786), which is junk. Any suggestions for under $200 (as low as possible).

Anyway, here is the build:

GPU: GIGABYTE 1GD Radeon HD 5830 $199.99

Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) $104.99

PSU/HD Combo:

OCZ Fatal1ty 550W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V SLI Ready 80
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 500GB $99.98

Mobo/CPU Combo:

GIGABYTE GA-790XTA-UD4 AM3 AMD 790X
AMD Athlon II X3 440 Rana 3.0GHz $197.98

OS/Case Combo:
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Antec Two Hundred(v2) Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $134.98


Total: $737.92

 

[banthracis]

23" 1920x0180 acer for $170. Another 10% off with Bing Cashback so ~$163
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4401406&sku=A179-2300

23" Asus 1920x1080 for $170 before $20 MIR, use promo code. Will need to buy a HDMi cable though ~$5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236081

 

[malichite]

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