~$800 Build

[Dominato3r]

I'm putting this together for one of my friends, this is what I've got so far. I will be purchasing from Newegg.ca. He's not a really big game (Mainly WoW and a few RTS games) so I think the 6770 will fill most of his gaming needs.

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition VL80001W2Z Black SECC / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811133094
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$5.00 Instant
$49.99
$44.99


HITACHI HDS721050CLA362 (0F10381) 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822145299
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$84.99


Hanns·G HZ201DPB Black 20" WideScreen LCD Monitor w/Speakers, VESA Compatible
Item #: N82E16824254055
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
-$40.00 Instant
$149.99
$109.99


RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-530SS 530W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular LED Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817152028
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-$10.00 Instant
$54.99
$44.99


Microsoft Desktop 400 5MH-00001 Black USB Wired Standard Keyboard
Item #: N82E16823109232
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$26.99


Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116986
Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy
$109.99



PowerColor AX6770 1GBD5-H Radeon HD 6770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
Item #: N82E16814131434
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
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-$5.00 Instant
$15.00 USD Mail-in Rebate
$114.99
$109.99


SONY Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1681S-0B - OEM
Item #: N82E16827118031
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$16.99


G.SKILL Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory Model F3-10600CL9D-8GBNT
Item #: N82E16820231422
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$35.49


GIGABYTE GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813128502
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$15.00 Instant
$129.99
$114.99


Intel Core i3-2120 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 BX80623I32120
Item #: N82E16819115077
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
$139.99

Total: $840

 

[VirtualLarry]

Just say NO to Raidmax PSUs.

 

[TahoeDust]

Spring the extra $15 for this guy...

Seasonic 520w Bronze
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151094

 

[lehtv]

TahoeDust, he's buying from Canada.

Corsair CX430 V2 $20 AR would be plenty for this build. If you want to be future proofed, XFX 650W $45 AR.

I'd spend some extra for a newer, bigger and faster Hitachi 7K1000 750GB.

If going with a locked multiplier CPU, I'd get a H61 or H67 board, e.g. Gigabyte H61M-DS2.

 

[Dominato3r]

Thanks. I'm thinking about going one notch lower on the graphics card.. Any good sub-$100 options? Both Nvidia and AMD of course.

And the 430W will be sufficient power for this current build correct?

 

[lehtv]

I wouldn't really go with anything less than a 6770 like the one you listed or this one... but if you really think a lesser GPU would suffice, then Sapphire 6670 $75 AR shipped.

Also, the Hanns G monitor listed is 1600x900. Here's a nice deal on a 1080p monitor: Hanns G HL227DBB for $110 with free shipping, as long as you order today or tomorrow.

 

[Dominato3r]

He also needs a wireless adapter, would something like this suffice?

 

[mfenn]

He also needs a wireless adapter, would something like this suffice?

Probably, but I would go with a PCIe card with detachable antenna like this. That will let you replace the antennae with higher gain ones should it become necessary.

 

[Dominato3r]

About to checkout.. here's the final build.. what do you think?


LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM
Item #: N82E16827106289
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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$20.49


Thermaltake V3 Black Edition VL80001W2Z Black SECC / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811133094
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$5.00 Instant
$49.99
$44.99


Hanns_G HL227DBB 21.5" LED monitor 5ms Full HD 250 cd/m2 X-Contrast 15,000,000:1
Item #: N82E16824254058
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
-$40.00 Instant
$169.99
$129.99


CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 V2 (CMPSU-430CXV2) 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817139026
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$20.00 USD Mail-in Rebate
$49.99


Microsoft Desktop 400 5MH-00001 Black USB Wired Standard Keyboard
Item #: N82E16823109232
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$26.99


Intel Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 BX80623I32100
Item #: N82E16819115078
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
$129.99


Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116986
Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy
$109.99




HITACHI Deskstar 7K1000.D HDS721075DLE630 (0F13179) 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822145532
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$109.99


PowerColor AX6770 1GBD5-H Radeon HD 6770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
Item #: N82E16814131434
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
-$5.00 Instant
$15.00 USD Mail-in Rebate
$114.99
$109.99


G.SKILL Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory Model F3-10600CL9D-8GBNT
Item #: N82E16820231422
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$36.49


GIGABYTE GA-H61M-DS2 LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813128527
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$64.99
$54.99

 

[mfenn]

Looks fine, but no wireless?

 

[Dominato3r]

Looks fine, but no wireless?

He found an older USB one that he's going to re-use. I'm still thinking about that PSU, will it be enough?

 

[mfenn]

He found an older USB one that he's going to re-use. I'm still thinking about that PSU, will it be enough?

Easily. That system will likely never break 200W, even maxed out. ~125W is more realistic for heavy load, ~50W idle.