Approximate Purchase Date: This weekend
Budget Range: ~$535 [No rebates, before taxes and currency conversion]
System Usage from Most to Least Important: MS Office/Internet > SW: The Old Republic > Diablo 3/Guild Wars 2/Assassin's Creed > Other Games > All else
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers/Headset, Monitor, OS [Will carry over from older system; new OS to be bought separately]
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: N/A [Using local supplier/shop]
Region of Origin: Southeast Asia
Parts Preferences: Intel CPU
Overclocking: Never
SLI or Crossfire: Never
Monitor Resolution: 1440x900
Additional Comments:
Several months ago, I asked for advice on a mid-range gaming build, and I have to say that - after a little more cash to grab the 6850 - the system now works flawlessly for my mainstream gaming purposes.
Today, however, the venerable E5200 system that I passed down to my brother for his college needs, has finally given up the ghost. On top of that, he has also gotten as into Star Wars: The Old Republic as I am, so now I need a new system to take the place of our budget desktop rig.
Again, I will be sourcing from my local supplier, but will be linking to Newegg below for reference purposes.
Here is what my initial research and canvass came up with:
CPU: Intel Core i3-2120
MB: ASUS P8H61-M LE
RAM: G.Skill RipJaws 8GB 1333 (2x4GB) [Will be using 64-bit Win 7]
VC: PowerColor AX6770 (Radeon HD6770)
PSU: FSP Aurum Gold 500W (80+ Gold) [The CoolerMaster CX and VX series are not available]
Case: Cooler Master Elite 311 + [Need USB 3.0 front port]
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 7200RPM [Occupies the 1TB Caviar Blue's previous price point]
DVD: Lite-On iHAS-224 DVD Writer
Is this good enough for a ~$535 (~$600 after an estimated 12% addition due to taxes and currency conversion) build that will mostly be used for MS Office, Internet and Star Wars: The Old Republic? If you can suggest any changes to maximize the performance and reliability within this budget, it would be highly appreciated.
Budget Range: ~$535 [No rebates, before taxes and currency conversion]
System Usage from Most to Least Important: MS Office/Internet > SW: The Old Republic > Diablo 3/Guild Wars 2/Assassin's Creed > Other Games > All else
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers/Headset, Monitor, OS [Will carry over from older system; new OS to be bought separately]
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: N/A [Using local supplier/shop]
Region of Origin: Southeast Asia
Parts Preferences: Intel CPU
Overclocking: Never
SLI or Crossfire: Never
Monitor Resolution: 1440x900
Additional Comments:
Several months ago, I asked for advice on a mid-range gaming build, and I have to say that - after a little more cash to grab the 6850 - the system now works flawlessly for my mainstream gaming purposes.
Today, however, the venerable E5200 system that I passed down to my brother for his college needs, has finally given up the ghost. On top of that, he has also gotten as into Star Wars: The Old Republic as I am, so now I need a new system to take the place of our budget desktop rig.
Again, I will be sourcing from my local supplier, but will be linking to Newegg below for reference purposes.
Here is what my initial research and canvass came up with:
CPU: Intel Core i3-2120
MB: ASUS P8H61-M LE
RAM: G.Skill RipJaws 8GB 1333 (2x4GB) [Will be using 64-bit Win 7]
VC: PowerColor AX6770 (Radeon HD6770)
PSU: FSP Aurum Gold 500W (80+ Gold) [The CoolerMaster CX and VX series are not available]
Case: Cooler Master Elite 311 + [Need USB 3.0 front port]
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 7200RPM [Occupies the 1TB Caviar Blue's previous price point]
DVD: Lite-On iHAS-224 DVD Writer
Is this good enough for a ~$535 (~$600 after an estimated 12% addition due to taxes and currency conversion) build that will mostly be used for MS Office, Internet and Star Wars: The Old Republic? If you can suggest any changes to maximize the performance and reliability within this budget, it would be highly appreciated.