First time PC Build - 500$-600$

elyjah

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Hi, im looking into starting my first pc build, and am in need of tips for the components.
I also need to include a monitor in this price range.
I already own a HD and Optical Drive I can use for this build.
The OS is also not required as I have a copy of Windows 7.


Approximate Purchase Date: 1-2 Months (April-May)

Budget Range: 500$-600$, as cheap as possible

System Usage from Most to Least Important: school work, surfing the net (youtube, music downloading), some gaming (more when Diablo 3 comes out)

Parts Not Required: HD, Optical Drive, Keyboard & Mouse

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg, ncix

Country: Canada

Parts Preferences: Monitor preferably 21"+

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: Highest possible

Additional Comments: Any tips for my first build would also be helpful, thanks!
 

Cloudz00x

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Tried my best to fit in your range and include a Monitor.

Processor Intel® Core™ i3-2105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115090

Motherboard Asus P8Z68-M Pro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131786

Case Antec VSK-2000
Out Of Stock - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129069
In Stock - http://www.amazon.com/Antecs-VSK-2000-Cost-Efficient-Mid-Tower-Case/dp/B002DW99P0

PSU Corsair CX430
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

Memory G. Skill 4GB DDR 3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231190

Monitor Acer S200HLAbd
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009317

GIGABYTE GV-N550D5-1GI GeForce GTX 550 Ti
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125410


Total price: $656.02




 

elyjah

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Thanks for the reply!
A few questions:
1. Would I be able to replace the MOBO with something more affordable and maintain performance?
2. Could i use the i3 2120 processor instead?
 

phamhlam

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You can get this mobo:
ASRock H61M/U3S3 $69.99
It is perfect for that processor.

You can also use the i3-2120 with the higher clock frequency.
 

Cloudz00x

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I try to stay with asus but aniother good one would be asrock. Cheaper compared to the one I posted.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157236&Tpk=ASRock%20H61M%2fU3S3

This Mobo is 10$ cheaper from the originak one. Keeps almost same performance
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131783

As for the i3 2120. yes you can use that instead.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115077