help me with a complete build

[hoppa]

I've been building my own computers for a decade, but I don't really know anything about parts anymore and don't really feel like having to relearn everything again. Can someone recommend a complete set of parts for me? Don't need monitor/keyboard/mouse, just case/ps/mobo/cpu/gpu/ram. Normal stuff.

I do professional flash and 3d development on it so fast is good, but it certainly doesn't have to be top of the line. CPU speed and as much as ram as possible are most important. I'd like to spend around $600 though that's not set in stone. Also, I want it to work well at 1680x1050 when SC2 and Diablo 3 come out 😉

Thanks a ton to anyone who helps with this.

 

[zerocool84]

E8400 $164.99
MSI P45 Neo-F $74.99AR
Corsair 2 x 2GB 2 sets for 8GB $49.98AR
HIS 4850 $129.99AR
WD Caviar Black 640GB $79.99
OCZ StealthXStream 500W $24.99AR
Antec 300 $49.99

$574.92

That should run SC3 just fine. There are no official requirements for D3 but it's supposed to be near what SC3 is.

 

[Denithor]

Um...there's a limit of one rebate on those memory sticks.

Rebate form.

Limit one rebate card per qualifying purchase per unique product. Limit one rebate card per product line per household.

But yeah, otherwise that'll give you a great build that fits nicely within your budget.

 

[thecrecarc]

Zerocool stole the thunder... 😉

But seriously, his suggestion is solid.

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: Denithor
Um...there's a limit of one rebate on those memory sticks.

Rebate form.

Limit one rebate card per qualifying purchase per unique product. Limit one rebate card per product line per household.

But yeah, otherwise that'll give you a great build that fits nicely within your budget.

Doh, reading>me