I'm going to build a computer (my first time). I intend to use the computer primarily for gaming, but I don't need Alienware. I don't have a hi-def monitor and I don't intend on replacing my current one (it has sentimental value... well... there are fingerprint smudges on it that just couldn't be satisfactorily replaced on a new monitor). After doing some research and taking into account what I want to spend (No more than $1200 Canadian), I am looking at these parts:
- AMD Phenom x4 9550 Processor
- XFX 750a SLI motherboard
- XFX GeForce 8800GT Alpha Dog Edition Graphics Card (With the intention of getting another and enabling SLI at a later date -- extra card not included in price range)
- OCZ SLI Dual Channel 4096MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz RAM
- LG Super Multi 22x SATA DVDRW Drive
- Seagate Barracuda 500GB Hard Drive
- Apevia X-Supra S-Type Case
- Apevia Beast 680W PSU (included with case)
With these parts, I come in well below my $1200 range. (Around $900 CA, by my calculations)
So, what are your thoughts on that system? What could be improved (without major price hikes)?
- AMD Phenom x4 9550 Processor
- XFX 750a SLI motherboard
- XFX GeForce 8800GT Alpha Dog Edition Graphics Card (With the intention of getting another and enabling SLI at a later date -- extra card not included in price range)
- OCZ SLI Dual Channel 4096MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz RAM
- LG Super Multi 22x SATA DVDRW Drive
- Seagate Barracuda 500GB Hard Drive
- Apevia X-Supra S-Type Case
- Apevia Beast 680W PSU (included with case)
With these parts, I come in well below my $1200 range. (Around $900 CA, by my calculations)
So, what are your thoughts on that system? What could be improved (without major price hikes)?
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