Last check b4 pulling trigger

[rusty1989]

CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103843
Motherboard - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138182
RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277
PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022
Graphics Card - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161288
HD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181
Case- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042
DVD drive - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
OS - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754

This is the computer I plan on building for my dad so he can play Starcraft 2. Wanted to check with y'all to make sure 1. I did pick compatible parts 2. The parts I picked are good ones, so if you see something I should change, pls let me know. Specifically whether I should use a different, MB, Graphics Card, or Case. Any and all info is greatly appreciated.

 

[MadAdmiral]

I'd go with something more like this:

CPU/GPU: X3 440 and HD 5770 $212 after rebate
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-770TA-UD3 $80 after rebate
RAM: GeIL 2x2 GB 1333 mhz CAS Latency 9 $82
Case/HDD: HEC 6T Series 6T10BB and Seagate 7200.12 500 GB $70
Optical/PSU: OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W and cheap SATA DVD burner $44 after rebate

Total: $488 ($588 with Windows). It's cheaper and all around better.

 

[rusty1989]

I don't know much about computers, can you please elaborate as to why it's better? Thx

 

[MadAdmiral]

To start, Biostar makes very low quality motherboards. Gigaybte is much higher quality. Also, this specific board supports USB 3/SATA III devices, which means you'll be able to plug in the newer HDDs and other devices that will come out in future.

Next, the RAM is cheaper. It's a little slower, but that won't make a huge difference overall.

Third, the 4670 is extremely weak as a GPU. It's also an older card, and has been obsolete for almost a year now. The 5770 is much more powerful and has a much longer life.

Everything else is pretty much the same, just I've got a bunch of deals that make it all cheaper.

 

[rusty1989]

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