Want to build a budget gaming PC around $700

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http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=24048348

It might be like $20 cheaper with bundles
I want to make this AS CHEAP AS POSSIBLE
But, i do not want to sacrifice the graphic card for something worse, and I do not want a bad hard drive(we know what happens with that).I really like this cpu due to the reviews and price. The case is not the prettiest, but it has great features, and it is really cheap.

I realize i might not get under $700, but around 750 would be nice, but again, the cheapest will be good.

I want this to be for normal computer use, music, video, and gaming, not games like solitare and minesweeper, but real games.

If you can find a better motherboard, make sure it has 6gb/s and ddr3 1600. Because I dont want to buy better parts, if the main board can not make use of it.
If you see anything else that can be make cheaper, please tell me.

I might wait a while until the new AMD cpu's come out, just because I dont want to regret my purchase.

I will be very open to all options, but it must have like a review on the internet, and some reviews on newegg or similar computer part website.

Thanks!!!
 
I'd change it completely.

Check out my $600 build.
http://www.squidoo.com/electronicandmore
Switch the i3 2100 to an i5 2400
Then switch the 5850 for a 6870
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948&cm_re=6870-_-14-102-948-_-Product
Switch the case from the Illusion to this to save some money.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147120&Tpk=Smart%20one%20rosewill
That'll give you much better performance especially CPU wise.

DDR3 1600 really doesn't matter but it is dirt cheap now. But in reality 1333 it is only about 1-2% slower.
 

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At that price you can get a much better CPU from intel that will blow AMD Systems away. Have a look at this :

CPU & Motherboard: $333-i5 2500K & MSI P67A G45

HDD & Optical Drive: $53- Seagate Barracuda 500GB & LG DVD Writer

OS: $95-Windows 7 Home Premium SP1(64 bit)(Hurry it has $15 off with promo code)

Power Supply: $55- Antec Neo Eco 520 (will provide sufficient power to this system)

GPU: $175- Sapphire Radeon 6870

Case: $35- NZXT Gamma Classic Series

RAM: $44-GSkill Ripjaw (2X 2GB)(Hurry it has a $9 off with promo code)

Total(Excluding Rebates): 790 USD

Total (Including Promo) : 766 USD (on OS & RAM)

Rebates: 20 USD

If you don't like overclocking, which the above processcor is capable of get this combo :
$262- i5 2400 & Biostar H67(CPU has $10 off with promo). Save $80.
With the save money , get EVGA GTX 560Ti worth $230 (has $30 worth MAIL-IN-REBATES)
Review of gtx 560Ti : http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gtx-560-ti-review/
 

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Why get i5 2400/2500k? 2500k is for 1g build, not $700 if you cant increase it to $900 so i would prefer i3 2120(SB) because performs better than a Q9550 and it's $140 cheaper than a Q9550... With a $80 MoBo, it should work well with 2120... Note: It wont be overclockable(Not sure) but better than Q9550(One of the best LGA 775 Processor)...
 
I have a 2400/H61 built that was $600 back at the start of April, I went with a smaller video card as a micro-atx case, but with your choice of video card, I came up with this:

1 HEC Blitz Black Steel Edition ATX Mid Tower Computer Chassis Gaming Case w/ Front Blue LED 120mm Fan & Top 120mm Fan
Item #: N82E16811121096
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$39.99

(I'd add a 3rd 120mm fan, cannibalized from your current PC, or pick it up locally for $5-ish)

1 Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822148697
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$59.99

1 SAPPHIRE 100314-3L Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814102948
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$174.99

1 Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-520 520W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817371047
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$54.99

1 Mushkin Enhanced Essentials 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model ...
Item #: N82E16820146748
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate
$30.99

1 ASRock H61ICAFE LGA 1155 Intel H61 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813157246
$69.99

1 Intel Core i5-2400 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz (3.4GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52400
Item #: N82E16819115074
$194.99

Subtotal: $625.93

after shipping ($11.64) and promo codes (-$15)
its $622.07 with $30 in rebates (which would make it $592.07)
 

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Hi, im sorry for not replying.
I made a amd based computer list because I didnt know you can get intel stuff for that cheap, but since you can, I will see if I can make something that works using the parts you guys suggested.

I dont plant on sli/crossfire at all.
Plus, I dont think i should overclock because I do not want to take a risk at all.

I will reply soon with a build using the intel parts.
 

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http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=18189486
the total is about $25 less with bundles
I made this using the suggestion from all of yall.

The one thing I left out is the motherboard. The reason is because everyone suggested something else, and I cant seem to see which one is the best. This will be my first build, so I really need help, and I am worried about getting one that doesnt work properly or messed up. So, i want to make sure I get a good one.

From your suggestions, and from newegg, I picked these: (I am open to recommendations of other motherboards)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157236
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138296
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130569

If there is any other good ones that I missed, please tell me, but give me a reason why it is good.

I thought between the xfx and sapphire graphic card, but I picked the xfx because it has 2 fans and it has a lifetime warranty. And, the price is almost the same

I can get a way cheaper hard drive that has twice the memory, but they have mixed reviews. I do not want to get a OK hard drive because I know how it feels to have a hard drive mess up, and I really dont want that to happen. So, I want to get the best I can for the best price, and the one I picked seems like the most reliable one.

I seen some comparisons where they 4 and 8gb are very similar, but I picked 8GB because the price is really close, and with the bundle with the graphic card, it is like only $1 more than 4GB of ram. But, there are SOOO much types of 8Gb ram, and most of all of them are gskill, and they all have identical reviews, so I really do not know which one to get, i picked that one because it has the best ratings. Please tell me the best 8GB for cheap I can get

Thanks, Now I know Antec is the best budget PCU for me. I was thinking about yalls choice, but the one I had in mind has more reviews, so it gives me a better idea of the quailty of the PSU, and the one I picked is very good apparently, so I went ahead and picked that one. If my choice is not the best, please recommend me better.

I picked that case because it came with a bundle, so I might change the case selection, just think of it as a price point for the case.
 

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Thank you, i agree, i like that build the best too.

But, which motherboard?
This is the one on my wish list:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130583
I really like it because of the ratings and reviews. But, what I do not like is the price.I dont really count rebates, because many times I never got a rebate for things. And, there is a price for shipping.
I am also never going to SLI or or Crossfire.

So, is that motherboard better, or this one?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130571
This is one is basically the same, but no crossfire/SLI. But, I do not like this one because of the ratings and reviews. It is not too good compared to the other one.
The price is great though.

Any other motherboard suggestions? Please tell me, thanks!
 

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Hi!
Wait, im got comfused, are you recommending the G43 or C43, i didnt understand because you said "But you aren't taking advantage of that so it wouldn't matter. " im sorry

I dont want to risk it and buying a biostar. The reason is because I recearched some motherboard brands, and I heard it is not the best, and the customer services isnt good either, and based on the reviews for that product, i guess some of the things i heard are true.
 

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I cant find the ASRock H61M-iCafe anywhere. But I like the H61M-U3S3 alot. I read a couple of reviews about it too, and it seems great for me. I dont want something fancy with stuff I dont need. But, I need a great functional board that isnt 5 years old.
And this one seems to fit it, plus the price is really nice.

From your description of atx and micro atx, i think micro would be best. But, would the 6870 be considered a long card?
 

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I have a graphic card question.
Is it worth getting the XFX for the lifetime warranty over sapphire? Because I heard sapphire has better support than XFX. Plus, the sapphire is cheaper. I dont really count rebates because then I have to remove the UPC, and then I cant send it in for newegg RMA...(They are cheaters, either you get 30-day newegg policy, or you get rebate-the rebate ends before 30 days)