Trying to Build a full atx computer for less than $650

[Trench11]

Hello everyone,
As the title says, I would like to build my first computer to fit inside a full atx case (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146067)

Uses: Productivity (College level)
1080p playblack
3 monitor hookups (2 1080p monitors and a tv)

I honestly dont know what would be overkill for this, and I dont want to spend too much. I am more than confident working inside a computer so that is not an issue.
I dont need a blu ray drive, and I would like it to stay south of 650 if possible, 750 maximum.

I would like it to be snappy, even if it doesnt have amazing gaming graphics (im done gaming for a while)

Any help you could offer would be great. Thank you so much.

 

[Trench11]

And I have the OS handeled so that does not have to be included in the price

 

[Trench11]

(Sorry I used the "Ask a question" box and did not see this layout)

Approximate Purchase Date: this week

Budget Range: 650-750 after rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Productivity, 1080p video playback, internet applications for school

Parts Not Required: OS, Keyboard Mouse,

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg & TigerDirect

Country of Origin: US

Parts Preferences: Full Tower case listed above, otherwise reliable parts, trusting your advice here

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Not unless needed

Monitor Resolution: 3x 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Quiet if possible, but otherwise free reign for you guys and gals

 

[aznshinobi]

You can check out my website for the 600$ build. Instead of using the 925, you could get the 955 because you have the budget to do that.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808&cm_re=955-_-19-103-808-_-Product

Are you going to game at all? If not, then you could go with this choice. It's the RAM (8gb) + 5770 = 215$ (185$ AR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.604444

 

[aznshinobi]

i7 2600 (300$)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115071&cm_re=i7_2600-_-19-115-071-_-Product

H67 motherboard, this is just a basic layout, I wouldn't use this exact motherboard but it's just out before the release of the Sandy Bridge motherboards. (100$)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138296&cm_re=h67-_-13-138-296-_-Product

5770 + 8GB DDR3 1333 G.Skill Ripjaw 215$ (185$)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.604444

Samsung F3 1TB 60$
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Spinpoint-Cache-Desktop-HD103SJ/dp/B001U3S5S0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299119618&sr=8-1

OCZ Fatality 550w 80+ 60$ w/ Promo (40$ AR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022

Total 685$ AR

 

[batuchka]

Up to 4 displays no gaming leverage on the ATI Surround View feature on certain mobos : do u happen to live near a Microcenter?

 

[Trench11]

@azn: I like the build you posted straight to the thread alot. But after doing a bunch of reading, if I want to go intel, should I wait till SB mobo's come back out in a few weeks? Will I be able to keep it sub 750 if I do?

@bat I don't, I'm from Michigan and at my current location, I'm 2 hours from even the nearest best buy.

 

[ScrewySqrl]

Actually, SB mobos are back at the egg:

exactly 4 of them, all B3 Stepping, 2 from Biostar, 2 from MSI:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138296

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138298

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130569

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130587

 

[aznshinobi]

^ Yeah but the Biostar one is... meh... I'd wait for more companies to return.
2500K vs i5 750
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/109?vs=288
2600K vs i5 750
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/109?vs=287

Of course the 750 would be enough, but the 2500K/2600K perform much better at not that much more.