Budget Gaming (how original)

[no_detection]

I've been lurking here for a while, and I've finally saved up enough money to post. Here goes.

Approximate Purchase Date: Within 2 weeks


Budget Range: 700-800 USD Before Rebates


System Usage from Most to Least Important: basic multitasking (browsing, media, word processing, etc.), gaming, modeling (Autodesk Maya and Mudbox)


Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg


Country of Origin: USA


Parts Preferences: I'd probably prefer Intel to AMD, but anything solid will work.


Overclocking: Maybe


SLI or Crossfire: No


Monitor Resolution: I will be using a 1080p TV as a monitor, and I will also need an RBG cable(?) to connect it.


Additional Comments: I want something that will be upgradeable after the initial build, so take that into consideration. And as far as gaming goes, I don't care if I can play Crysis on max or whatever the benchmark is, but I do want games to run smoothly with normal settings, including Diablo III when it launches. Take your best guess for DIII requirements...

 

[xurwin]

why not an hdmi cable to connect it?
here, a mobo with crossfire cable for upgradable build. but psu wont suffice for xfire though. so i just picked it maybe you will change your mind

cpu:Athlon 3x
gpu:evga gtx 470 superclock
psu/hdd:ocz fatality 550watts/samsung f3 1tb
mobo:Asrock extreme 3 870chipset
case:cm haff 912
dvd:Sony optriarc dvd sata drive
ram:Mushkin enchance blackline cl7 4gb

total:$719.92

 

[ScrewySqrl]

AMD Phenom II X6 1075 & Asus AMD 870 SATA 3/USB3 mobo: $314.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.537755

OCZ 550W Modular PSU and Samsung 1 TB HDD: $114.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.514469

Mushkin Enhanced Blacklline 4 GB DDR3-1600 RAM: $83.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226134

Sapphire HD6850 1GB video card: $179.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908

Rosewill Destroyer case: $49.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147144

4 Additional fans, Blue LED: $14.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835200062

LG DVD Burner: $16.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136177

total $775.91

 

[reaper2794]

Id spend a lil more and get an NZXT Lexa S instead of a Rosewill Destroyer... you won't be disappointed... No need for LEDs once you get that

 

[no_detection]

@xurwin: An HDMI cable will work fine. I would need a type A to type C cable for that?

@other guys: I don't really need a tricked out case.

 

[batuchka]

$727 with *one* HD6870 1st hehe

 

[no_detection]

xurwin: will 550w be enough power, even after whatever upgrades I decide to make?

Thanks everyone, I'd like a couple more opinions before I make my choice.

 

[ScrewySqrl]

550 will be enough for anything shy of two 470s

 

[xurwin]

550 will be enough for anything shy of two 470s

what he said

or consider corsiar 650 watts this will be more than enough.

 

[no_detection]

I was going to go with screwy's build, buy I guess I took to long, because the deal expired....

Also, due to unfortunate circumstances I will also be needing a monitor. Maybe I should just make a new thread altogether.

 

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