First time builder. Want to Max D3

[nefari0uz]

Approximate Purchase Date: Hope to buy the last parts by 06/23/12 and assemble.
Budget Range: (600$) Before rebates.

System Usage from Most to Least Importantiablo 3, guild wars.

Parts Not Required:keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, windows 7, case, optical drive, and hard drive.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Local Microcenter, newegg.com, tiger direct.

Country: (America)

Parts Preferences: I have no preference just want high value.

Overclocking: unlikely

SLI or Crossfire: no

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200

Additional Comments: Just really want to max out diablo 3 and have it run smooth.

Here is what I am thinking.

CPU- i3 2100 3.1ghz $89.99

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0359809

Video Card- Radeon 7850 $239.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102986

MOBO- ASRock Z68 PRO3 GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 $104.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157279

Memory- Kingston 8gb $44.99

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0360526

PSU: ( Not sure how much juice I will need ) Themaltake 430wt $45.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153023

Case: I already purchased cooler master cm690

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119216

 

[nefari0uz]

I am looking for any tips that could save me some $$ and also wondering if my PSU is enough. Also thoughts on if this build will max diablo 3. I am definetly open to suggestions.

 

[azeem40]

For D3, even a Radeon 6770 will max it.

 

[nefari0uz]

If I step down to a 6770 would you suggest a different MOBO since I would not need PCIe 3.0?

 

[Ironslice]

Keep the 7850, don't skimp on a graphics card; that way, you can max GW2 and Diablo 3. PCIe 3.0 wont matter anyway because of the processor which is only Sandy Bridge. However I would get the Z68 Extreme3 Gen3. Also, get a PSU around 550W.

 

[Ironslice]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-2120 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Low Voltage Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair 600W ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $576.95
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)