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Last minute suggestions on my first build?

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July 1, 2011 11:46:33 AM

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July 1, 2011 12:36:45 PM

Nice Combo there.

You can get the antec Earthwatts 750W for around $85 and a Gigabyte Z68 D3H for $125.

As for the RAM, 4GB will be plenty for now. Put in the money for a better monitor. You can always add more RAM.

Sorry I'm no expert on monitors. I'll leave that for more capable hands.
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July 1, 2011 2:48:41 PM

This built is slightly overbudget. it's upto you to consider it :

CPU & Motherboard : $333- i5-2500K & MSI P67 G45 (Great processor and capable motherboard)

Case : $60- Cooler Master HAF 912(Same)

HDD: $60- Seagate Barracuda 1 TB (Same)

Power Supply: $90- Antec EarthWatts EA750

RAM : $65- Patriot Signature (2X 4GB) kit

Optical Drive: $95- LG BluRay Burner

Graphic Card : $330 MSI GTX 570 (Great Card ). Alternate option HIS Radeon 6970

Total(Excluding rebates): 1033 USD

Rebates: 30 USD

If this goes overbudget, here are the options :
1. Drop to 4Gb RAM(like Mushkin Enhanced Blackline for $41). Save $24.
2. Drop to lower wattage power supply (i assume you won't be adding a second card soon) like Antec Earthwatts 650 or Xigmatek NRP 700 worth $75. Save $15.
3. If you don't do bluray burning then get a bluray reader like LiteOn worth $56. Save $40.

Drop the card to Sapphire 6950 2GB worth $280(it can be unlocked to 6970) or EVGA GTX 560Ti for $240. Save $50 or $90 respectively.

That should save enough money.

Monitor: Depends on your budget. Ideally you would like to look at LED Backlit displays having 2/3 ms response time. if possible an IPS panel .
$200- Asus VE248H 24" LED Backlit 2ms response time (1920X1080)

$300- Acer 27"

$340- Asus 27"(has $40 promo code)

$350- Asus 27" with webcam

$420- LG 27" with True motion(has $50 promo code)





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July 7, 2011 3:47:48 PM

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