First time building, need help

[mattmckillip]

Approximate Purchase Date: Today

Budget Range: 300-500

System Usage from Most to Least Important: PC for college (Engineering major), streaming video, Want to start pc gaming a little , surfing the web

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: No preference

Country: US

Parts Preferences: None

Overclocking: Maybe, haven't really looked into this

SLI or Crossfire: dont know

Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Additional Comments: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1529527&Sku=B69-0476 I found this build on tigerdirect and was wondering if this was a good deal, good parts, and what to consider when buying.

 

[nutmanmatt]

Hi,

The kit is not a bad deal except for the power supply wont be able to handle any decent graphics cards. However the 6 core and ssd it offers will make for a very zippy computer. But i wont be using it since your budget is rather low and the 6 core is rather unnecessary. Alright lets start from scratch!

Case:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4974372&CatId=1842

Mobo:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6766814&CatId=4296

CPU:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5692033&CatId=4431

RAM:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7104116&CatId=4534

HD:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=685727&CatId=2459

PSU:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7220649&CatId=1079

GPU:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=612912&CatId=7005

CD drive:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4829307&Sku=L12-1312%20OEM

Total is about $517 after rebates its a little under $500.