Looking for a system to do some decent gaming on as well as schoolwork and web surfing. From the research I've done it seems the key combo is a solid CPU with a strong video card. Looking to minimize cost for nonessentials. How does this combo look?
(prices from amazon)
System
CPU:Intel Core i3-3220 at $125.99
MOBO: MSI LGA 1155 B75MA-E33 at $59.99
GPU: HIS 7850 IceQ 2GB(256 bit) GDDR5 at $189.99
RAM: Kingston Technology HyperX 8gb (2x4) 1600 mhz ddr3 at $38.79
HD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB SATA 3 7200RPM 16mb cache at $57.99
Case: NZXT Source 210 (black) at $39.99
PSU:Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500W at $39.99
LiteOn Super AllWrite 24x SATA Dvd drive at $17.99
Subtotal: $570.72
Mouse&Keyboard
CM Storm Xornet at $21.99
Raptor Gaming LK1 Keyboard at $22.99
Windows 8 at $99.99
Total $715.69
Thanks,
Growler
(prices from amazon)
System
CPU:Intel Core i3-3220 at $125.99
MOBO: MSI LGA 1155 B75MA-E33 at $59.99
GPU: HIS 7850 IceQ 2GB(256 bit) GDDR5 at $189.99
RAM: Kingston Technology HyperX 8gb (2x4) 1600 mhz ddr3 at $38.79
HD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB SATA 3 7200RPM 16mb cache at $57.99
Case: NZXT Source 210 (black) at $39.99
PSU:Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500W at $39.99
LiteOn Super AllWrite 24x SATA Dvd drive at $17.99
Subtotal: $570.72
Mouse&Keyboard
CM Storm Xornet at $21.99
Raptor Gaming LK1 Keyboard at $22.99
Windows 8 at $99.99
Total $715.69
Thanks,
Growler