Need help putting a new system together (under $700-800)

[mfenn]

I measured the EVGA GTX 275. It's 10.5". If can can reuse the GTX 275, I think I will spend the money for a faster Sandy Bridge processor. This way, it will meet today's and tomorrow's need.

A GTX 275 is going to be kind of loud. I dunno if it is worth it for a PC that won't do much gaming.

 

[zuffy]

I can always try to get away with the integrated GPU. Then try the GTX 275 if it's not enough.

 

[zuffy]

Ordered the Antec Eco 520 watts for $40 from's today Newegg Shell Shocker.

 

[mfenn]

Ordered the Antec Eco 520 watts for $40 from's today Newegg Shell Shocker.

:thumbsup: Good catch!

 

[zuffy]

Got the power supply and Dell monitor today. I have to say, the Dell U2412M is as good or better than my aging Apple Cinema 23". And I paid $2k for it back then.

 

[mfenn]

Nice, if you thing the U2412M looks good, you should you should see the 30". :drool:

 

[zuffy]

Just ordered the rest of the hardware. I spent quite a bit of time looking for the right case. At the end, it was better not to buy a cheap case since the case and power supply can be the recycled for a new system upgrade.

So, these are the hardware:

Intel i3-2120 $110
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus $25
Intel BOXDH67BLB3 H67 motherboard $80
Lite-On DVD burner $18
Crucial DDR 1333 2 x 4GB $40
Silverstone SST-PS07B case $79
Antec NEO ECO 520C $40
Dell U2412M $325
WD VelociRaptor 300GB - no cost
EVGA GTX 275 - no cost, optional if needed

Total $717

 

[mfenn]

The PS07B is a great uATX case, good choice there.

 

[zuffy]

Gotta love Amazon Prime. Ordered yesterday afternoon, case and heatsink here today.

 

[zuffy]

The rest of the parts arrived yesterday. I have to say, I love this case. Very quiet, good looking, good cooling. If it's not for the Velociraptor, you wouldn't know the computer is on. Took awhile for the cable management but worth it.

OS is installed. Just got a few more apps to install and then a backup. Thanks for the help guys.

 

[mfenn]

Looks nice! :thumbsup:

 

[fffblackmage]

Nice job with the cables.