700$ budget gaming pc

[FlameHazeist]

Hello,

I have selected a list of components for a budget gaming computer. I live in Canada, so prices are generally higher than their USA counterparts. I need some advice before I place order at a local shop next week. I will be gaming on 24'' 1080p. My maximum budget is around 700$, however it wouldn't hurt if it could be lowered to high 600's. Good case and big HDD capacity are important. Thanks!

(PC components have been updated)

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955 - $109.95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808&cm_re=AMD_Phenom_II_X4_955-_-19-103-808-_-Product

Motherboard: ASUS M5A88-V Evo ATX AM3+ - $116.48
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131733&Tpk=ASUS%20M5A88-V%20Evo%20ATX%20AM3%2b

Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series DDR3 1333MHz 4GB (2x2GB) - $41.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231274

Graphics card: ASUS EAH6870 DirectCU 1GB - $204
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121418&Tpk=EAH6870

Hard Drive: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB - $74.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

Case: Antec Three Hundred Illusion - $69
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066&Tpk=Antec%20Three%20Hundred%20Illusion

Power supply: Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W - $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033&Tpk=Antec%20EarthWatts%20Green%20EA380D%20380W

Optic: BLACK LG DVD±RW SuperMulti Drive 22X SATA - $24
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136216&Tpk=BLACK%20LG%20DVD%u00b1RW%20SuperMulti%20Drive%2022X%20SATA

Total: $700.40

 

[seller417]

I would go with a 650w psu, this one is only $15 more...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044&cm_re=650w_psu-_-17-371-044-_-Product

 

[aznshinobi]

Check out my build guide in my siggy for 600$.
Change the i3 2100 to an i5 2400. (+70)
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-2400-Processor-3-10GHz-LGA1155/dp/B004EBUXIA%3FSubscriptionId%3D19BAZMZQFZJ6G2QYGCG2%26tag%3Dsquid1240995-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB004EBUXIA
And change the 5850 to the 6870 (+50)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121418&cm_re=6870-_-14-121-418-_-Product

Total: 720$
You wouldn't see much difference in HDD going with a cheaper one, you'd see practically the same performance. The Samsung F3 1TB is cheaper, the same speed, and quieter.

i5 2500K vs 970
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/186?vs=288
i5 2500K basically is the 2400 just with a higher clock rate, and the 970 boosts the clock rate to make it about the same. As you can see, the 970 got killed.

 

[mosox]

Get the Phenom II 955.
Get some AM3+ motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131733
RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231425
Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
Alternative for the case
COOLER MASTER HAF 912
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

Maybe a HD 6950.

 

[FlameHazeist]

Get the Phenom II 955.
Get some AM3+ motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131733
RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231425
Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
Alternative for the case
COOLER MASTER HAF 912
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

Maybe a HD 6950.

Wow! You've been a great help. Thanks to your tips, I was able to lower my budget to $700 and save $30. Unfortunately, the HD 6950 is out of my budget and $40 more doesn't justify the performance gain :S

 

[FlameHazeist]

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