Approximate Purchase Date: asap
Budget Range: trying to stay as low as possible but willing to splurge if the benefit outweighs the cost.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Moderate Gaming, Watching videos, Java, Minecraft(why I want single core clock speed over multi-core)
Parts Not Required: 1Gb Evga GTS 250, Ultra 550W power supply, 2 TB WD Green Drive
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Microcenter.com (in-store pickup)
Country of Origin: USA (VA/DC)
Parts Preferences: AMD, 1Gb Evga GTS 250 (already own)
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Not now, future crossfire with new video card/mobo.
Monitor Resolution:1680x1050
Additional Comments: Something quiet and reliable, looking to unlock the X2 to a X4 and slight OC on the chip but stay cool.
Case: Three Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case
CPU/Mobo Combo: Phenom II X2 560 Black Edition Boxed Processor / 785GM-P45 AM3 785G mATX Motherboard
CPU Cooler: Hyper 212 Plus Universal CPU Cooler
RAM: 4 x G Series 'Sector 5' edition 2GB DDR3-1600 (PC-12800) CL9 ( I might just get 4GB worth but I would rather just buy this ahead of time as I have had a hard time buying matching ram at a later date)
SSD: 64GB SATA II 3.0Gb/s 2.5" G2 Series Solid State Drive (SSD) With SandForce 1222 Controller (will i need to buy a 2.5"-> 3.5" Adapter?)
Please let me know if I'm doing anything stupid with this configuration, but the total cost of the build comes out to be approximately:
$384.24 after Rebates and tax
Update: Thanks for the replies I purchased as listed above. took the ram down to 4Gb for now and might mix in some more ram at a later date.
Budget Range: trying to stay as low as possible but willing to splurge if the benefit outweighs the cost.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Moderate Gaming, Watching videos, Java, Minecraft(why I want single core clock speed over multi-core)
Parts Not Required: 1Gb Evga GTS 250, Ultra 550W power supply, 2 TB WD Green Drive
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Microcenter.com (in-store pickup)
Country of Origin: USA (VA/DC)
Parts Preferences: AMD, 1Gb Evga GTS 250 (already own)
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Not now, future crossfire with new video card/mobo.
Monitor Resolution:1680x1050
Additional Comments: Something quiet and reliable, looking to unlock the X2 to a X4 and slight OC on the chip but stay cool.
Case: Three Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case
CPU/Mobo Combo: Phenom II X2 560 Black Edition Boxed Processor / 785GM-P45 AM3 785G mATX Motherboard
CPU Cooler: Hyper 212 Plus Universal CPU Cooler
RAM: 4 x G Series 'Sector 5' edition 2GB DDR3-1600 (PC-12800) CL9 ( I might just get 4GB worth but I would rather just buy this ahead of time as I have had a hard time buying matching ram at a later date)
SSD: 64GB SATA II 3.0Gb/s 2.5" G2 Series Solid State Drive (SSD) With SandForce 1222 Controller (will i need to buy a 2.5"-> 3.5" Adapter?)
Please let me know if I'm doing anything stupid with this configuration, but the total cost of the build comes out to be approximately:
$384.24 after Rebates and tax
Update: Thanks for the replies I purchased as listed above. took the ram down to 4Gb for now and might mix in some more ram at a later date.