Approximate Purchase Date: By the end of December
Budget Range: 700-900 without rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (PC and 360), watching movies on Netflix/DVDs, surfing the web
Parts Not Required: After having an Inspiron 8600 laptop for 6+ years as my primary computer, I’ll need everything, unfortunately.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Probably newegg, but basically anywhere. There’s also a MicroCenter nearby.
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: No Preference
Overclocking/SLI/Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: This is my first build. I’m not much of a PC gamer, but that’s because I’ve been stuck with this laptop for years. I hope to order the components soon so I can get in on the annual Steam sale at the end of this month. I also plan on connecting my 360 to the monitor.
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case (59.95)
Antec earthwatts EA430 430W Continuous Power ATX12V v2.0 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply (39.99)
GIGABYTE GA-770T-USB3 AM3 AMD 770 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard (79.99, 69.99 AR)
AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor ADX640WFGMBOX (99.99)
SAPPHIRE 100283-3L Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card (136.99, 121.99 AR)
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL (59.99)
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive (69.99)
ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM (19.99)
Logitech MX 518 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Gaming Mouse (41.99, 26.99 AR) - could go for something cheaper, but I've used this one before and I really like it. The price AR is pretty good.
LITE-ON SK-1788/BS 2-Tone PS/2 Wired Standard Keyboard (6.99)
ASUS VH236H Black 23" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen Full HD 1080P LCD Monitor (179.99, 159.99 AR)
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM (99.99)
Total: 895 (835 after rebates) + shipping
**Ideally, I'd like something closer to 800 before rebates.
This is my first system so just a couple of questions/concerns:
1. In order to save money, does it make sense to get a case that comes with a PSU? I think one of the Antec Three Hundreds does…
2. The 5770 might be a bit of an overkill for me. I don’t know how many graphically intensive games I’ll be playing so something cheaper would probably be better.
3. Best monitor? I know I’m stuck with a TN at this price range, but what are some good sub $200 monitor recommendations?
Budget Range: 700-900 without rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (PC and 360), watching movies on Netflix/DVDs, surfing the web
Parts Not Required: After having an Inspiron 8600 laptop for 6+ years as my primary computer, I’ll need everything, unfortunately.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Probably newegg, but basically anywhere. There’s also a MicroCenter nearby.
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: No Preference
Overclocking/SLI/Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: This is my first build. I’m not much of a PC gamer, but that’s because I’ve been stuck with this laptop for years. I hope to order the components soon so I can get in on the annual Steam sale at the end of this month. I also plan on connecting my 360 to the monitor.
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case (59.95)
Antec earthwatts EA430 430W Continuous Power ATX12V v2.0 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply (39.99)
GIGABYTE GA-770T-USB3 AM3 AMD 770 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard (79.99, 69.99 AR)
AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor ADX640WFGMBOX (99.99)
SAPPHIRE 100283-3L Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card (136.99, 121.99 AR)
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL (59.99)
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive (69.99)
ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM (19.99)
Logitech MX 518 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Gaming Mouse (41.99, 26.99 AR) - could go for something cheaper, but I've used this one before and I really like it. The price AR is pretty good.
LITE-ON SK-1788/BS 2-Tone PS/2 Wired Standard Keyboard (6.99)
ASUS VH236H Black 23" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen Full HD 1080P LCD Monitor (179.99, 159.99 AR)
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM (99.99)
Total: 895 (835 after rebates) + shipping
**Ideally, I'd like something closer to 800 before rebates.
This is my first system so just a couple of questions/concerns:
1. In order to save money, does it make sense to get a case that comes with a PSU? I think one of the Antec Three Hundreds does…
2. The 5770 might be a bit of an overkill for me. I don’t know how many graphically intensive games I’ll be playing so something cheaper would probably be better.
3. Best monitor? I know I’m stuck with a TN at this price range, but what are some good sub $200 monitor recommendations?