Help! New Gaming PC Build

jksingh · May 20, 2011

I have already made a thread but the 5850 is unavailable on tigerdirect so that threw my entire build off. So i need help choosing parts for a new one.

Approximate Purchase Date: this week

Budget Range: 600 after Rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS, hard drive, dvd drive

Preferred Websites for Parts: newegg.com, amazon.com, tigerdirect.com

Country of Origin: United States

Parts Preferences: None really

Overclocking: If in price range.

SLI or Crossfire: maybe later

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: Would like to get the Radeon HD 6870.

This was my build before.

i5-2400 combo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.638743

Radeon HD 5850:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=199805&csid=_21

Antec 550w PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016

Cooler Master HAF 912 Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

G.Skill Ripjaw 4gb (2x2gb):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

Outlander_04 · May 20, 2011

What help is it you are after exactly?

jksingh · May 20, 2011

Outlander_04 :

Choosing parts for a build.

jksingh · May 20, 2011

anyone?

ScrewySqrl · May 20, 2011

its a decent build, but you forgot a PSU and a DVD burner

mlcaouette · May 20, 2011

The HD 5850 is available from amazon why not get it from there?

jksingh · May 20, 2011

Nvm I decided to go ahead and pay more and the one from amazon takes 2 to 4 weeks to ship.

jksingh · May 20, 2011

ScrewySqrl :

I have the psu listed and I already have a dvd burner.