Hello,
Budget Range: about $600
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming but not at the BEST settings. I am more looking for a system that will be capable of running games for the next 5-6 years.
Parts Not Required: Mouse, Keyboard, (ultra 650w power supply thought it is 5 years old so might need to be replaced eventually.)I already purchased the Graphics card Radeon 6850 (cost me $140 after rebate)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: New egg/ tiger Direct
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: AMD is preferred but I really dont have a preference, I need cost efficiency. That being I have become aware of the Intel I5 2400, if there is no comparable processor to this for a lesser price I will settle for it (thought it is pricy.) said I would like a mid size tower.
Overclocking: Maybe but it is not a priority.
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution:at most 1920 × 1080 will probably be what I use.
Additional Comments: I am looking mostly for reliability on the PC. Somewhat ahead of the curve that will last for some time (at least 5 years). I will plan to upgrade but only memory over time, and possibly over clock somewhat but not to the extent that you guys might do.
Potential set ups: (BTW ignore Amazon prices, I do not intend to buy from them.
Basically I am looking at a:
Build #1:
MSI 970A-G45 M board $104
http://www.amazon.com/MSI-Socket-CrossfireX-USB3-0-Motherboard/dp/B005DK33O2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1336974143&sr=1-1
AMD Phenom II X6 1045T (i might not choose this though because of poor reviews)= $139
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1724262&CatId=4432
Hard drive= $50 (recommend one?)
and DDR3 1866Ghz memory (8 gigs) = $40 (I have to go back to the store to see I forgot the branding it was generic.)
Chassis= $50
$383 - $60 Comp USA discount.=
$323
Build #2:
intel core i5 2400 = $189
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7073164&CatId=6988
Hard drive= $50 (recommend one?)
Motherboard= possibly gigabyte GA-H61MA-D3V $70 (maybe)
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GA-H61MA-D3V-Intel-Micro-Motherboard/dp/B0079XWO6O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336970159&sr=8-1
Chassis = $50
DDR3 1866Ghz Memory (8 gigs)= $40 (I have to go back to the store to see I forgot the branding it was generic.)
$399
- the Comp USA June discount of purchases over $100 ($-60)=
$339
With this in mind.
Approximate Purchase Date: June 14 or so
How do you feel about these set ups? Are there alternatives with similar cost. What do you all recommend? Thank you so very much for your help!
Major edit: cleaned up everything to look neater, also added potential builds.
Budget Range: about $600
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming but not at the BEST settings. I am more looking for a system that will be capable of running games for the next 5-6 years.
Parts Not Required: Mouse, Keyboard, (ultra 650w power supply thought it is 5 years old so might need to be replaced eventually.)I already purchased the Graphics card Radeon 6850 (cost me $140 after rebate)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: New egg/ tiger Direct
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: AMD is preferred but I really dont have a preference, I need cost efficiency. That being I have become aware of the Intel I5 2400, if there is no comparable processor to this for a lesser price I will settle for it (thought it is pricy.) said I would like a mid size tower.
Overclocking: Maybe but it is not a priority.
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution:at most 1920 × 1080 will probably be what I use.
Additional Comments: I am looking mostly for reliability on the PC. Somewhat ahead of the curve that will last for some time (at least 5 years). I will plan to upgrade but only memory over time, and possibly over clock somewhat but not to the extent that you guys might do.
Potential set ups: (BTW ignore Amazon prices, I do not intend to buy from them.
Basically I am looking at a:
Build #1:
MSI 970A-G45 M board $104
http://www.amazon.com/MSI-Socket-CrossfireX-USB3-0-Motherboard/dp/B005DK33O2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1336974143&sr=1-1
AMD Phenom II X6 1045T (i might not choose this though because of poor reviews)= $139
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1724262&CatId=4432
Hard drive= $50 (recommend one?)
and DDR3 1866Ghz memory (8 gigs) = $40 (I have to go back to the store to see I forgot the branding it was generic.)
Chassis= $50
$383 - $60 Comp USA discount.=
$323
Build #2:
intel core i5 2400 = $189
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7073164&CatId=6988
Hard drive= $50 (recommend one?)
Motherboard= possibly gigabyte GA-H61MA-D3V $70 (maybe)
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GA-H61MA-D3V-Intel-Micro-Motherboard/dp/B0079XWO6O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336970159&sr=8-1
Chassis = $50
DDR3 1866Ghz Memory (8 gigs)= $40 (I have to go back to the store to see I forgot the branding it was generic.)
$399
- the Comp USA June discount of purchases over $100 ($-60)=
$339
With this in mind.
Approximate Purchase Date: June 14 or so
How do you feel about these set ups? Are there alternatives with similar cost. What do you all recommend? Thank you so very much for your help!
Major edit: cleaned up everything to look neater, also added potential builds.
. Would this tower be acceptable? 
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