Computer for 850 max

[kewilliams]

Approximate Purchase Date: Black Friday (maybe sooner)

Budget Range: $600 - $850

Usage: Gaming (Skyrim and Star Wars), surfing internet, watching movies

Parts Not Required: Might try Linux so no OS atm. I guess I have another mouse/keyboard somewhere...

Preferred Website: newegg.com

Country: US

Parts Preferences: None

Overclocking: No

SLI/Crossfire: No

Additional Comments: I stole a lot of this build from a previous post I found but since I'm not planning to overclock I'm not sure if the Power Supply needs to be that amazing. I'm pretty clueless when it comes to computers (this is my first attempt to build a computer) so if something doesn't seem right / won't work together (like my monitor) please say something.


Motherboard: ASRock 870 Extreme3 R2.0 AM3+ AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157272

Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808

Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104262

HDD: HITACHI Deskstar 7K1000.D HDS721075DLE630 (0F13179) 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145532

Video Card: SAPPHIRE 100312-1GDP Radeon HD 6950 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102949

Power supply: COUGAR A-Series A560 (CGR B3-560) 560W ATX12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Ultra Quiet Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817553009

Monitor: Recertified HP DEBRANDED TSS-19S31A Black 18.5" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor DC 15,000:1 (1,000:1) Built-in Speakers http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824228023


CD/DVD drive: LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 – OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite White Steel with painted interior ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/ Black Front Trim
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146077

 

[michxymi]

That was my post It's a great build go for it! Just a reminder....AMD + gaming + Linux usually doesn't go together so I would stick with Windows 7

 

[calguyhunk]

I'll change quite a few things in that build tbh.

1. Linux and GPU drivers don't go together. AMD or Nvidia.

2. You'll want a better quality PSU.

CPU: $140 Phenom II X4 970 - 500Mhz extra for 15 bucks

Mobo: $90 The one in your link.

RAM: $45 G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB

HDD: $100 Seagate Barracuda 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s

or GPU: $270 ASUS Radeon HD 6950 2GB

PSU: $80 CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 - Keeps your xfire option open with the PSU in my link.

Case: $40 COOLER MASTER Elite 430

HSF: $25 COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus

Total: $790 after rebates plus shipping.

EDIT: Do you also need a Monitor within $800 overall?

 

[aznshinobi]

^ IDK about Crossfire with a 650w. 6950 2GB recommended with an overclocked system is 750w but that's my opinion.

i5 2400 + MSI 560 Ti TFII OC $420 ($20 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.749248
Asrock H61M/U3S3 $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157236
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB DDR3 1600 $45
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
Antec Neo Eco 520w $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030&Tpk=Neo%20Eco%20520
Seagate 250GB $50
http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST250DM000/dp/B005CT56XU/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1321282849&sr=1-1
Rosewill Challenger $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153
Acer 21.5" Monitor 1080P $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009306
Total: $800

 

[Silvune]

A review which shows that the Cougar A 560 is not a good power supply:
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Cougar-A-Series-560-W-Power-Supply-Review/1332/

 

[calguyhunk]

^ IDK about Crossfire with a 650w. 6950 2GB recommended with an overclocked system is 750w but that's my opinion.

AMD's website says the requirement for the Radeon HD 6950 is a 500W PSU.

So a 650 Watt quality PSU with 50 odd Amps on it's +12V Rail will be good enough. If you want some extra headroom, you can get the 750TX V2 at 100 odd bucks anyways.

Actually, the OP explicitly mentioned - "No SLI/XFire". So he should just get the $65 Seasonic S12II 520.

@Azn, to the best of my knowledge, the ECO PSU's from Antec doesn't come with all the connectors with the assumption that you already have some of 'em lying 'round the house. So they're supposedly saving the environment by scrimping on 50 cent cables. Works for some, but doesn't work for new, 1st time builders

 

[aznshinobi]

^ Well true I know, but the Neo Eco is cheaper than most PSUs but still provides good efficiency. As you mention the cable is cheap so he could still save money getting the cable.