Pc build help plz....

namegame

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PLEASE when you POST threads asking for input on system builds tell us...

1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Burning music,video's,watching movies,lite video editing,General pc use.
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread 550.00 U.S.


3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from. USA

4. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.Intel..

5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.Wd 1tb black drive,Kb,Mouse,Monitor,Speakers,Windows 7 64 bit os

6. IF YOU have searched and/or read similar threads.Yes several..

7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.Default but may oc in the future if possible in my budget.

8. What resolution YOU plan on gaming with.1920x1800

9. WHEN do you plan to build it?Now

10. Don't ask for a build configuration critique or rating if you are thin skinned.
Hello forum.I have a 550.00 dollar budget i answered the sticky above as you can see i need a cpu,psu,memory,mobo,case and would like a 7750 gpu if at all possible,i know it's stretching it.. I already have a hd and a copy of windows 7 64 bit.I would like this pc to last a long while as this one is between 5 to 6 years old.
Intel e6400 core 2 duo.
3gb gskill ddr2 800
Nvidia 7900gs
antec true power 600 w psu
new addition before hd's sky rocketed that will be used in new build Wd black 1tb hd.
Many thanks
 

namegame

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This is what i had worked out at first,i picked the rosewill cause it won an award i know corsair is better known though.I agree for the cost the gpu is better.Tha ram you picked is not 1.5v will it be ok?

Qty.Product DescriptionSavingsTotal Price1
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6770 100328L Video Card
Item #:N82E16814102940
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
$119.99
$99.99


AMD Gift - Dirt3 Game Coupon
Item #:N82E16800995114
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$49.99


Intel Core i5-2400 3.1GHz LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor
Item #:N82E16819115074
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
$189.99


LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04
Item #:N82E16827106289
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$17.99


Rosewill CHALLENGER-U3 Black Gaming Computer Case
Item #:N82E16811147060
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$69.99
$59.99


CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory
Item #:N82E16820233144
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$49.99
$44.99


ASRock Z68 PRO3 GEN3 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #:N82E16813157279
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$114.99
$104.99


Rosewill RG630-S12 630W "Compatible with Core i7,i5" Power Supply
Item #:N82E16817182200
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$89.99
$59.99

Grand Total:$577.93
 

DaveSimmons

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The Crucial RAM is better and cheaper -- you want RAM that is 1.5 V or less, 1.35 V is great. It's 1.65 V RAM (higher voltage needed) that can be trouble.
 

mfenn

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This is what i had worked out at first,i picked the rosewill cause it won an award i know corsair is better known though.I agree for the cost the gpu is better.Tha ram you picked is not 1.5v will it be ok?

Qty.Product DescriptionSavingsTotal Price1
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6770 100328L Video Card
Item #:N82E16814102940
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
$119.99
$99.99


AMD Gift - Dirt3 Game Coupon
Item #:N82E16800995114
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$49.99


Intel Core i5-2400 3.1GHz LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor
Item #:N82E16819115074
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
$189.99


LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04
Item #:N82E16827106289
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$17.99


Rosewill CHALLENGER-U3 Black Gaming Computer Case
Item #:N82E16811147060
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$69.99
$59.99


CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory
Item #:N82E16820233144
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$49.99
$44.99


ASRock Z68 PRO3 GEN3 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #:N82E16813157279
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$114.99
$104.99


Rosewill RG630-S12 630W "Compatible with Core i7,i5" Power Supply
Item #:N82E16817182200
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$89.99
$59.99

Grand Total:$577.93

That build is more expensive and has a lower performance GPU than mine, so there is really no reason to go with it.