Thanks for looking!
Approximate Purchase Date: Hopefully finish piecing it together by end of July.
Budget Range: $550 After Rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming Computer (Guild Wars 2 mainly)
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers, OS
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: IN STORE MICROCENTER and reputable online dealers.
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: N/A
Overclocking: No, not now, this is my first build. [Updated: Yes, but maybe not right away]
SLI or Crossfire: No [Updated: Maybe, future]
Monitor Resolution: Below 1920x1080 for now, 1920x1080 in the future though.
Additional Comments:
This is my first build and live near a microcenter. I'm stingy with my money so it hurts me to spend too much. Lol. Any help is appreciated.
Ideas:
i5-2500k - $169
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589
Biostar TZ77 motherboard - $39 (rebate/bundle)
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0387326
HD6870 - $139.99 (this might be first purchase at this price point)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150521
G.Skill Ripjaws X 8gb - $46.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-Memory%20%28Desktop%20Memory%29-_-G.SKILL-_-20231314&AID=10440897&PID=3938566&SID=
Seagate Barracuda 500gb - $64 (promotional code)
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=63468&vpn=ST500DM002&manufacture=Seagate&promoid=1027
OCZ ZT650W Modular - $59.99 (rebate)
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=64381&vpn=OCZ-ZT650W&manufacture=OCZ%20Technology&promoid=1027
Antec 300 - $39 (rebate)
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=29812&vpn=THREE%20HUNDRED&manufacture=Antec
Total: $560ish
Thoughts? Changes?
Thanks
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Updated:
Alright guys, I have some things and need some others. Ha.
Have:
CPU: i5-2500k
Mobo: ASRock Z77
Case: Zalman Z9
GPU: Radeon HD 6870
Need: I have about $150 to spend.
Hard Drive:
PSU:
Memory:
CPU Cooler: ( This can maybe wait)
Approximate Purchase Date: Hopefully finish piecing it together by end of July.
Budget Range: $550 After Rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming Computer (Guild Wars 2 mainly)
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers, OS
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: IN STORE MICROCENTER and reputable online dealers.
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: N/A
Overclocking: No, not now, this is my first build. [Updated: Yes, but maybe not right away]
SLI or Crossfire: No [Updated: Maybe, future]
Monitor Resolution: Below 1920x1080 for now, 1920x1080 in the future though.
Additional Comments:
This is my first build and live near a microcenter. I'm stingy with my money so it hurts me to spend too much. Lol. Any help is appreciated.
Ideas:
i5-2500k - $169
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589
Biostar TZ77 motherboard - $39 (rebate/bundle)
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0387326
HD6870 - $139.99 (this might be first purchase at this price point)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150521
G.Skill Ripjaws X 8gb - $46.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-Memory%20%28Desktop%20Memory%29-_-G.SKILL-_-20231314&AID=10440897&PID=3938566&SID=
Seagate Barracuda 500gb - $64 (promotional code)
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=63468&vpn=ST500DM002&manufacture=Seagate&promoid=1027
OCZ ZT650W Modular - $59.99 (rebate)
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=64381&vpn=OCZ-ZT650W&manufacture=OCZ%20Technology&promoid=1027
Antec 300 - $39 (rebate)
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=29812&vpn=THREE%20HUNDRED&manufacture=Antec
Total: $560ish
Thoughts? Changes?
Thanks
-----------------------------
Updated:
Alright guys, I have some things and need some others. Ha.
Have:
CPU: i5-2500k
Mobo: ASRock Z77
Case: Zalman Z9
GPU: Radeon HD 6870
Need: I have about $150 to spend.
Hard Drive:
PSU:
Memory:
CPU Cooler: ( This can maybe wait)