I would like to get your advice on putting together a build to get in the next 7 to 10 days. My idea is to get a list of parts that work together and maybe pick up some good deals on Black Friday. Any advice or better builds would be greatly appreciated.
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Approximate Purchase Date: next 7 to 10 days
Budget Range: 600-800 Before Rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: surfing the internet, some very light gaming, watch some movies
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse and speakers
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: NewEgg would be my first pick....but open to better deals
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: I would like good brands
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: No video card....but may add one later if needed
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Here are some of the parts that I have been looking at for a potential build. I am thinking onboard video right now and get a video card later if it is just too slow.
LITE-ON DVD writer ( I am thinking of getting a Blu Ray when the price falls or go for a Blu Ray if there are great deals on Black Friday)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106334 $21.99
Rosewill DESTROYER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower (I really like the looks of this case...and lots of fans)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147144 $49.99
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185 $69.99
ASUS VH236H Black 23" 2ms(GTG) HDMI (Is this a good monitor for the price?)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236059 $189.99 less $20 rebate
OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W PS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022 $64.99
AMD Athlon II X3 445 Rana 3.1GHz (I think this a good bang for the buck processor plus I plan to use the heatsink)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103872 $73.99
COMBO:
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit and GIGABYTE GA-880GA-UD3H AM3 AMD 880G HDMI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.552609 $189.98 less $10 rebate
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 ( I chose this because it was recommended by
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231189 $74.99
Sub total: $735.99
Shipping: $21.72 (seems kind of high?)
Promo C: -$6.50
TOTAL: $751.13
....Will these parts work together?
....Do I need any thing else, like cables, etc?
....Any other suggestions for better parts or less cost?
Thank you,
Ray
.............................................
Approximate Purchase Date: next 7 to 10 days
Budget Range: 600-800 Before Rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: surfing the internet, some very light gaming, watch some movies
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse and speakers
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: NewEgg would be my first pick....but open to better deals
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: I would like good brands
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: No video card....but may add one later if needed
..............................................
Here are some of the parts that I have been looking at for a potential build. I am thinking onboard video right now and get a video card later if it is just too slow.
LITE-ON DVD writer ( I am thinking of getting a Blu Ray when the price falls or go for a Blu Ray if there are great deals on Black Friday)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106334 $21.99
Rosewill DESTROYER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower (I really like the looks of this case...and lots of fans)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147144 $49.99
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185 $69.99
ASUS VH236H Black 23" 2ms(GTG) HDMI (Is this a good monitor for the price?)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236059 $189.99 less $20 rebate
OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W PS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022 $64.99
AMD Athlon II X3 445 Rana 3.1GHz (I think this a good bang for the buck processor plus I plan to use the heatsink)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103872 $73.99
COMBO:
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit and GIGABYTE GA-880GA-UD3H AM3 AMD 880G HDMI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.552609 $189.98 less $10 rebate
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 ( I chose this because it was recommended by
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231189 $74.99
Sub total: $735.99
Shipping: $21.72 (seems kind of high?)
Promo C: -$6.50
TOTAL: $751.13
....Will these parts work together?
....Do I need any thing else, like cables, etc?
....Any other suggestions for better parts or less cost?
Thank you,
Ray