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Hello everyone, first time poster here. I want to build my first computer. My Dell Dimension 3000 just isn't doing it for me anymore and playing StarCraft 2 on 1/5 speed is not fun.
I did my own research and was ready to give my build a try until I discovered this website. I really would like to know what you all think. Newegg has this in my cart pricing in at $640.42, or $615.42 after rebate. What are my weaknesses of my build and what can I do better in assuming my price cap is at $650 (OS included)? Is it an upgradable build?
Also, should I purchase any of these extended warranties I keep being offered? Is buying warranty on any specific component cost effective? Thank you in advance for your thoughts! Thanks!
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This week
BUDGET RANGE: $650 max
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Online video streaming, gaming (StarCraft 2 for now), internet surfing
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Amazon, newegg, tigerdirect, whichever is cheaper.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: No preference.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe, learn it later..
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No idea.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1600x900 / 60 Hz (Acer X203H bd 20-Inch LCD Monitor)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: My Dell has been a loud machine for 5 years. A quieter computer would be nice.
Case $39.99
COOLER MASTER Elite RC-310-BWN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119203
Motherboard $52.99
GIGABYTE GA-G31M-ES2L LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128357
CPU $169.50
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor BX80570E8400
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037
Memory $39.99
PNY 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model MD2048KD2-667
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178134
Graphics Card $64.99, $49.99 after rebate
EVGA 01G-P3-N959-TR GeForce 9500 GT 1GB 128-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130395
Harddrive $59.99
Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT 500GB 5400 RPM 2.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Notebook Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136314
CD/DVD $22.99
ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
Power Supply $89.99, $79.99 after rebate
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
OS $99.99
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754
I did my own research and was ready to give my build a try until I discovered this website. I really would like to know what you all think. Newegg has this in my cart pricing in at $640.42, or $615.42 after rebate. What are my weaknesses of my build and what can I do better in assuming my price cap is at $650 (OS included)? Is it an upgradable build?
Also, should I purchase any of these extended warranties I keep being offered? Is buying warranty on any specific component cost effective? Thank you in advance for your thoughts! Thanks!
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This week
BUDGET RANGE: $650 max
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Online video streaming, gaming (StarCraft 2 for now), internet surfing
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Amazon, newegg, tigerdirect, whichever is cheaper.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: No preference.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe, learn it later..
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No idea.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1600x900 / 60 Hz (Acer X203H bd 20-Inch LCD Monitor)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: My Dell has been a loud machine for 5 years. A quieter computer would be nice.
Case $39.99
COOLER MASTER Elite RC-310-BWN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119203
Motherboard $52.99
GIGABYTE GA-G31M-ES2L LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128357
CPU $169.50
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor BX80570E8400
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037
Memory $39.99
PNY 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model MD2048KD2-667
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178134
Graphics Card $64.99, $49.99 after rebate
EVGA 01G-P3-N959-TR GeForce 9500 GT 1GB 128-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130395
Harddrive $59.99
Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT 500GB 5400 RPM 2.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Notebook Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136314
CD/DVD $22.99
ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
Power Supply $89.99, $79.99 after rebate
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
OS $99.99
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754