Budget 925$ - New Build Computer

[brian_hermelijn]

Hello,

The reason I am creating this thread, is due that I want to be sure if I have the correct specs. Since this is my first time building a PC after all. So thank you for your help and advice! See info below for the usage of the computer / specs.

Computer Usage:
- For Web Designing
- For gaming once in the while (Guild Wars)
- Possibly 3D work in C4D etc.


Preferred Website:
Amazon


Computer Specs:
CPU: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0093H8HXS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ($124)
RAM: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-240-Pin-Platforms-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9/dp/B004CRSM4I/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1358860650&sr=1-2&keywords=8GB+Ram ($48)
Mobo: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Q7JRNO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ($90)
DVD-RW: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A30YNTVQ04HG16 ($25)
Case Fan: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026ZPFCK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ($8)
Computer Case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003O8J11E/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3LJ5WMKNRFKQS ($50)
Keyboard & Mouse: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VAHYNC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ($60)
Mouse pad: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00000JRRD/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ($7)
Monitor: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JN9310/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A39QOQB63SPG0D ($281)
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002DHGMK0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ($166)


Total:$859
Budget: $925


Already Bought:
GTX 560 SE
xTech PS 600W (Not a well known brand, but I have used their 500W before, and as far as time can tell I do not have a problem with it)

Added on 01-22-2013 at 10:06:24
Concerns:
HD: 500GB SATA 16MB / Cache (Western Digital)

Question:
Is it compatible with my build, or I need to buy a new hard disk?

Once again thank you for taking the time to help me out.

 

[AMD Radeon]

and SSD for 120 usd
intel 330 128GB

really help in multitasking

 

[brian_hermelijn]

Forgot to mention that I have an hard-disk of 500GB SATA 16MB / Cache (Western Digital) . But I do not mind increasing space, but not necessary.

 

[cball1311]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($212.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($113.79 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($163.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.65 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech MK320 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Antec Tricool 3 Speed 120mm Case Fan (X4) ($6.20)
Total: $808.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-22 10:50 EST-0500)

If you really like your keyboard/mouse combo, you could keep it an still be well below budget.

 

[brian_hermelijn]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($212.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($113.79 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($163.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.65 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech MK320 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Antec Tricool 3 Speed 120mm Case Fan (X4) ($6.20)
Total: $808.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-22 10:50 EST-0500)

If you really like your keyboard/mouse combo, you could keep it an still be well below budget.

Thank you for taking the time to help me choose different specs. Although I am gonna stick with the dell monitor for design purpose. And as for SSD, I think I will stick with normal hard disks.

Other then that, I am going to consider the other parts since they're more cheaper. But I am not to sure about the OS.

All in all thank you for helping me out! I really appreciate it

 

[brian_hermelijn]

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