$900 system with monitor

[slayaman22232]

Hi guys. I've put together 2 systems before for friends and i'm about to do it again. I know how to build a system and put it together and everything but I haven't been following the prices and specs of the components lately, so i thought I would just ask you guys. All suggestions are appreciated.

Approximate Purchase Date: 1-2weeks

Budget Range: $600-$900 after rebates (would like it to be before if you can but after is ok.)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies

Parts Not Required: Just the OS and speakers and mouse

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: just the cheapest

Country: USA

Parts Preferences: no preference just whatever is the best

Overclocking: maybe

SLI or Crossfire: no

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 ( I would like it be led backlit and at least 22" and of good reviews if possible)

Additional Comments: I would like it to be cool and quiet mostly and I would like a good keyboard that's not too expensive
And I do live near a microcenter

 

[aznshinobi]

Check out my $650 build here:
http://www.squidoo.com/electronicandmore
Since you can buy off Microcenter. Get the i5 2500K w/ a Asrock Extreme4 Z77 [-15]
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde49d6f#/cde49d6f/27
With the saved money you now have an i5 2500K and a Z77 motherboard for less.
Switch the 6870 I recommend with the 7850 (+100)
http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-PCI-Express-Graphics-11200-01-20G/dp/B007JCNOZA%3FSubscriptionId%3D19BAZMZQFZJ6G2QYGCG2%26tag%3Dsquid1240995-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB007JCNOZA
OR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102986
Total: $747

Keyboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109191&Tpk=Sidewinder%20x4
Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009316
OR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009315

 

[azeem40]

Or he can get a Z77 Pro3 Gen3 since he isn't CF/SLIng.

 

[slayaman22232]

Thnx for the replies. I think i'm going to go for the board that azeem recommends since i'm not gonna sli/crossfire. Other the ability to crossfire whats the diff between the extreme and pro?

 

[slayaman22232]

Or he can get a Z77 Pro3 Gen3 since he isn't CF/SLIng.

I'm sorry but could you link me to that board? thank you.

 

[aznshinobi]

There is no Z77 Gen3...
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0387627
But that's the board he meant I'm assuming.

 

[slayaman22232]

Thanks guys.

 

[slayaman22232]

Best answer selected by slayaman22232.

 

[aznshinobi]

Good luck Slaya~