Q's on buying a new computer

[seller417]

i have done some research on my upcoming PC purchase. my last comp (dell) lasted about 8 years. I want a computer handle an older game that does not require too much computer power (ultima online) while other applications are running.

I am looking at an H55 MB and and i3 CPU (or better price permitting)
i want a video card with 1GB
1TB (min) HD with at least 7500 rpm
6GB memory or better

I also want a case that will allow me to upgrade
my questions are:

is the 300GB velociraptor worth the money or will 7500 rpm keep my system running fast?

is it worth it to go with intel or save a little and go with AMD?

what is a preferred graphics card that i will not have to upgrade for a while?

what is a good case to consider? psu on top or bottom?

is liquid cooling necessary/worth it?

thanks for any help.

 

[mosox]

Budget?

 

[seller417]

$700 range

 

[mosox]

GIGABYTE GA-870A-UD3 + GIGABYTE GV-R577SO-1GD Radeon HD 5770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.545405
AMD Athlon II X3 445
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103872
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395
ASUS Black 24X DVD+R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030
Rosewill CHALLENGER
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

$540.93

Left room for a new monitor if you need one, that system is already overkill for your needs.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236059
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236079
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009266


LE: forgot to list the CPU, fixed now.

 

[seller417]

i like it, thanks... do you prefer AMD over intel or were you just going with that for cost?

can you use customize through Cyberpower, IBuyPower, etc. to get these parts? I have never built a computer and would be afraid to mess it up.

 

[Embra]

For what you stated your needs are, AMD would be the best bang for the buck.

Good recommended build mosox.

 

[mosox]

Prebuilt systems are more expensive. You can put it together yourself, it's easy:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/274745-13-step-step-guide-building
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ETu53QfDwk


Prebuilt
http://www.avadirect.com/product_details_configurator.asp?PRID=18197

* COOLER MASTER Elite 310 Black Mid Tower Case, ATX, No PSU, Plastic/Steel
* ANTEC Basiq BP550Plus, 550W, 24-pin ATX12V EPS12V, One 6-pin + One 8-pin PCIe
* GIGABYTE GA-880GA-UD3H, AM3, AMD® 880G, DDR3-1866 (O.C.) 16GB /4, PCIe x16 CF /2, SATA 6 Gb/s RAID 5 /6, SATA 3 Gb/s RAID /2, VGA+DVI, HDMI, USB 3.0 /2, HDA, GbLAN, FW /3, ATX, Retail
* AMD Athlon™ II X3 445 Triple-Core 3.1GHz, AM3, HT 4000MHz, 3x 512KB L2 cache, 95W, 45nm, Retail
* ARCTIC SILVER Ceramique Thermal Compound, Ceramic-Based
* KINGSTON 4GB (2 x 2GB) ValueRAM PC3-10600 DDR3 1333MHz CL9 1.5V SDRAM DIMM, Non-ECC
* SAPPHIRE Radeon™ HD 5670 775MHz, 512MB DDR5 4000MHz, PCIe x16, DVI, DP, HDMI, Retail
* SAMSUNG 500GB SpinPoint F3, SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200-RPM, 16MB Cache, OEM
* RAID No RAID, Independent HDD Drives
* SONY AD-7261S Black 24x DVD±R/RW Dual-Layer Burner w/ Lightscribe, SATA, OEM
* NONE No Operating System (Choose OS or subject to Limited Support)
* WARRANTY Silver Warranty Package (3 Year Limited Parts, 3 Year Labor Warranty)

but it's better to get the parts.

 

[seller417]

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