First Build 800$

[just_in_83]

Approximate Purchase Date: This week

Budget Range: 800$

System Usage from Most to Least Important: , gaming, media center

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, case

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: tigredirect.ca, newegg.ca, ncix.ca, ebay.ca

Country: Canada

CPU Intel 2500K
MB ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe Intel Z68 Socket 1155 ATX
GPU Powercolor Radeon HD 6950 800MHZ 2GB
RAM 4GB Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 ram
HD OCZ Vertex 3 VTX3-25SAT3-120G 2.5" 120GB SATA III (SSD)


Overclocking: Yes



Additional Comments: Going to run windows 7

Does this look like a solid build

 

[2fast4thetown_down]

Looks like a very solid build Make sure you have a 550watt or bigger psu but before you buy that check this out.

http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadc70.asp?id=676721

and this

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Mega_Special_I/

 

[Kamen_BG]

The build looks very good.Although i suggest stepping up to an 8GB Ram kit like this one.

CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB DDR3-1600 CL9 Red
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233180

You should also buy a CPU cooler if you intent to overclock.
Ill give you a link to a budget air cooler which will get the job done at an affordable price.

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

 

[adgjlsfhk]

I would get this GPU it will save you a psu upgrade because it is an AMD 7xxx series.
PowerColor AX7850 2GBD5-2DH $249
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131464

 

[just_in_83]

I'm going to need to replace my psu either way its only 350W. would 600W cove me or do I need to step it up more.

So other then just stepping up to 8gb of ram it looks good.

 

[2fast4thetown_down]

600 watt will be fine for ocing or not..either way 600 is what i am getting for my setup w/ 6870.