Final Decisions on my first budget Gaming PC

maccue

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Approximate Purchase Date: By Tomorrow!!
Budget Range: Around ~$650 before rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Watching movies and gaming
Parts Not Required: OS and mouse
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:Newegg and Amazon
Country: US
Parts Preferences: i would like intel CPU
Overclocking: NO
SLI or Crossfire: NO
Monitor Resolution:1920 x 1080

So I've been researching for days for my first ever gaming pc and this is what I've decided so far.
PSU=$43
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G0WPLK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
HDD=$50
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JGN802/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=A1CPWE4BUHBCWE
Monitor=$150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236079
RAM=$37.50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231461
Case=$50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

But I can't decide on these:
i3-2100($110) or i3-2120($130)
HIS HD 6750($90) or Sapphire HD 6850($145)
No idea what mobo I should get.

Please help. I mostly play leauge of legends, skyrim and diablo.
 
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Ok, so I dont know where you are getting your prices but here is a solid $700+shipping($8) build...much better parts and should serve your purposes well...I tried my best to hit your budget, but I think this is as good as it gets

CPU: i3-2100 $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115078

MOBO: ASRock P67 PRO3 $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157230

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 $30
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

HDD: HITACHI HDS721050CLA362 (0F10381) 500GB $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145299

GPU: XFX HD-677X-ZNFC Radeon HD 6770 $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150560...
Get a different PSU. Cooler master only has some good PSU's you will be better served by another brand.

The CPU can not be overclocked so once you balance the budget it is up to you if the 200mhz is worth it.

Get the 6850 over the 5750 it is almost a no contest as far as performance in a gaming machine. The money is worth it in an obvious way with this buy at that resolution..
 
Get a different PSU. Cooler master only has some good PSU's you will be better served by another brand.

The CPU can not be overclocked so once you balance the budget it is up to you if the 200mhz is worth it.

Get the 6850 over the 5750 it is almost a no contest as far as performance in a gaming machine. The money is worth it in an obvious way with this buy at that resolution..
 

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Ok, so I dont know where you are getting your prices but here is a solid $700+shipping($8) build...much better parts and should serve your purposes well...I tried my best to hit your budget, but I think this is as good as it gets

CPU: i3-2100 $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115078

MOBO: ASRock P67 PRO3 $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157230

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 $30
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

HDD: HITACHI HDS721050CLA362 (0F10381) 500GB $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145299

GPU: XFX HD-677X-ZNFC Radeon HD 6770 $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150560

PSU: CORSAIR Builder Series CX500 V2 500W $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

Case: any $50 mid tower case that you like

Monitor: the monitor you've got listed $150

You can find a cheaper mobo if needed, ~$75 and go to a cheaper GPU(6750 ) to make your $650 budget.
Other thing is do you need a ODD? Samsung DVD Burner $17
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151233
your listed HDD has $20 shipping so may want to definitely look into something else
you need to definitely get a better PSU, no greater than 500w for your needs
if you get a cheap mobo, make sure the RAM is compatible, most cheaper boards will want DDR3 1333 and not 1600
Good Luck!
 
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