First-timer requesting review of a budget gaming pc

[wlkrofplnes]

Hi, I'm new to building computers and after researching a little about parts I came up with a list for a budget gaming PC. I mainly play World of Warcraft and know the graphics card I chose is probably more than enough, but I don't think I will be upgrading it for a long time and I might look into playing games like Crysis.

I don't understand CPU's very well, like how the i5 is 2.66GHz while an i3 one was around 3.2GHz but costs $75 more, but the reviews say it's worth it. Again, I don't plan on upgrading for a while after this build. As for the motherboard, the selection was kind of difficult, trying to buy one for under $100 but have more than 2 slots for RAM.

I already have a blu-ray burner and an hdd so I didn't include those. Well anyways here it is:

CPU- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819115215

Motherboard- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813157190

RAM- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820148150

Video Card- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814187116

CPU Fan- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16835103046

Power Supply- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817182199

Case- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16811147153

Also I read in another post about how the 1156 slot is going out of date or something and that Intel is releasing something new in a few weeks...

Also, I don't have any idea what RAID, crossfire or SLI is, so any clarification would help. I'm not sure if I need it...

Thanks for reviewing my build and I am very interested in building computers in the future.

 

[gkay09]

^ For a gaming PC, even AMD's Phenom II X4s would be very good cheaper alternatives,...I doubt you will be able to differentiate in day-to-day tasks,...

Yes, Intel is going to launch their newer Socket, CPUs(LGA 1155) by Jan 5th,...

As for the parts -
RAM - There are cheaper and as good RAM kits,...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

PSU - Get a better quality one
10% off w/ promo code DECAN10, ends 1/1/11
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371035

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022

 

[wlkrofplnes]

Hey thanks, I replaced the parts with the ones you suggested but I had to change the motherboard as well.

New motherboard - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130290

New CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808

This knocked the price down to just under $600 before shipping and tax.

 

[mosox]

Here's a combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.573157
Now get a HD 6850 or a GTX 460 1G. Also there's a cheap HD 5850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131386&cm_re=hd_5850-_-14-131-386-_-Product
Some other good PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030&Tpk=ANTEC%20520

 

[ScrewySqrl]

not a combo, but cheaper than the combo:

same CPU ($144.99)

AS Rock 880G mobo ($59.99):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157199

or 770 ($59.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157176