$600 Gaming/Editting PC

[Guest]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: ASAP

BUDGET RANGE: 600 - 700 after rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Media Center, Editting, Gaming

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, monitor, OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: any websites, i have microcenter and Frys in the area

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: San Jose, Ca, USA

PARTS PREFERENCES: decent brands

OVERCLOCKING: No

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No ATM but if it greatly enhances the performance. please advice me for future upgrade regarding SLI or Crossfire

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080,

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: i want a quiet, simple pc. Thank you for your help

 

[gkay09]

If you have a Microcenter in your area, then check this out
http://www.microcenter.com/specials/promotions/0810_AMDbundle.html

Go with the x4 635 and that MSI 785G mobo

CASE - Check out the cases like Antec 300/ NZXT Beta or Gamma cases at Microcenter/ Frys and compare their prices with newegg, if cheaper, then get it from there...

PSU + HDD -
Samsung F3 1TB + OCZ 550
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.469090

RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145251
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220435

Graphics card - Either HD 5770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873
Or GTX 460
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125333
which ever fits in the budget...

 

[batuchka]

600AR

 

[bliq]

That microcenter deal is awesome. I might have to pick one up...

 

[macabre215]

That microcenter deal is awesome. I might have to pick one up...

If it wasn't for microcenter I wouldn't even consider using Intel for most gaming builds, but the prices they have on cpus, especially Intel ones, are very very good.