$600 work/light gaming computer

[fredyu]

Approximate Purchase Date: asap, but can wait 1-2 weeks for deals

Budget Range: $650max After Rebates, shipping

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Run engineering programs(AutoCAD, Matlab, Solidworks), coding, light gaming, internet/movie

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

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg, amazon, or stores in nyc.

Country of Origin: United States

Parts Preferences: Intel i5 cpu w/asus-class motherboard; stability is the key

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200

Additional Comments: I want to have a STABLE, quiet, budget, decently fast, preferably small form factor desktop for engineering student. Gaming and overclocking are lower priorities if that helps bringing down the cost.
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What I have come up so far:
CPU: Intel i5 2500k
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
MB: MSI P67A-C43
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130571
Graphics: Asus eah6770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121468&Tpk=Asus%20eah6770
RAM: Patriot Gamer 2 4GBx2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220557
HDD: Hitachi 2TB 5k3000
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145475
Case: Cooler master elite 360
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119195
Power: OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341016&Tpk=OCZ%20ModXStream%20Pro%20500W

 

[rolli59]

Looks to be a solid build for the purpose.