NEW BUILD (FOR GAMING)(UNDER $500!)

amoghthegamer

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*** up something, i wont lost a lot of money. if this build goes sucessfully, then i'll build an i7 for under $1500. So without futher ado, here are the my requirements. If someone could generate a list of parts that'd be great.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: by the end of the month

BUDGET RANGE: UNDER $500 AFTER rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: watching movies, surfing web, gaming

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: Would like to use a AMD X4 620

OVERCLOCKING: Most likely to get faster speeds

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1080p via a HDMI Cable

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I know this PC won't be bad-ass but I dont game a lot. I have a 360 for gaming.


plz come up with some parts. thnks!
 
Here ya go:

*CPU/Mobo combo - $156 shipped!! Using your request on the CPU!
CPU
AMD Athlon II X4 620 Propus 2.6GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
Mobo
GIGABYTE GA-MA785GM-US2H AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.320282

* GPU - $100 shipped!! One of the better buys right now! Has HDMI port!!
SAPPHIRE 100245HDMI Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102824

or for $27 less!

$73 shipped!! It's DDR3 and has the HDMI port!!
Radeon HD 4670 Graphics Card - R4670-MD512
http://www.buy.com/prod/radeon-hd-4670-graphics-card-ati-radeon-hd-4670-750mhz-512mb-gddr3/q/loc/101/211824176.html

* RAM - $85 shipped! Runs at stock voltages (1.8v)!!
CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184

* HD - $55 shipped! One of the faster HD's in the price/size!!
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

* Case/PSU combo - $110 shipped - $10 MIRc = $100!! Case has 2 x 120mm and 1 x 140mm fans!! PSU has 36A on the combined 12v rails and comes with 1 x 6 pin and 1 x 6+2 pin PCI-e power connectors for your future GPU purchases!!
Case
Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ,comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan - Retail
PSU
BFG Tech GS-550 550W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V V2.8 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.323362

* DVD Burner - $30 shipped! Comes with the software to read/burn DVD's!!
LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 24X DVD-R SATA Black 24X DVD Writer - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106334

Total ~$535 - $10 MIRc = $525!! That is with the 4850 GPU!!
Total ~$508 - $10 MIRc = $498!! That is with the 4670 GPU!!

Personally I'd get the 4850 GPU option, especially if you want to have better FPS, but the 4670 will do fine too!