With a lot of research and a little help from my friends, I've come up with this mid-range build: http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=25528685
I'm convinced this is a good buy for the money, but it still lacks a case and PSU. The current cost is approximately $600. I'm hoping to keep the build under $680. Would it be possible to do so? I've never built a PC before, so I need help here. It seems I might be able to go pretty cheap on the case but should not skim over a good PSU. I'm unsure of how much and what type of power will be needed to keep this build running. If anyone could suggest a combo of the two that keeps me at or near my budget, I think I'll be ready to pull the trigger.
Could I get off a bit cheaper with microATX cases? Could I get off even cheaper with a case equipped with a PSU? Are either of those huge no-nos? This one seems to have good reviews and would keep me well within the budget, but I have no idea if it is compatible with the build and if it would power the other components well enough: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147081
I'm convinced this is a good buy for the money, but it still lacks a case and PSU. The current cost is approximately $600. I'm hoping to keep the build under $680. Would it be possible to do so? I've never built a PC before, so I need help here. It seems I might be able to go pretty cheap on the case but should not skim over a good PSU. I'm unsure of how much and what type of power will be needed to keep this build running. If anyone could suggest a combo of the two that keeps me at or near my budget, I think I'll be ready to pull the trigger.
Could I get off a bit cheaper with microATX cases? Could I get off even cheaper with a case equipped with a PSU? Are either of those huge no-nos? This one seems to have good reviews and would keep me well within the budget, but I have no idea if it is compatible with the build and if it would power the other components well enough: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147081