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sas · 11-03-2010, 02:41 PM

Ok, time to bump this thread. I have decided I want to be able to run some games- started to play Live for Speed and quite enjoy it. But for the most part, just excel, access, Eviews etc..

Before I pull the trigger and purchase, suggestions/critique?

1. Motherboard: I've decided I'm going to go with an AMD for budget reasons. Should I splurge for an core i3 or 5?

ASUS M4A79XTD Evo $110

2. CPU

AMD Athlon II x4 635 Quad Core Processor $113

3. PSU

This is where I am confused. Can I go with a cheaper option? Am I paying for the name with this choice?

OCZ FATAL1TY 550W $80

4. Ram -4GB

Kingston HyperX KHX1800C9D3K2 $108

5. Video Card

Sapphire Radeon HD 5670 $106

And I already have a 500GB HD and sound card. Last on my list is the case and an optical drive. Anything else I am forgetting?

And more importantly, is this a good way to spend $580? (there are rebates on everything but I didn't factor that in yet).

Can't wait to try and put it together- I think thats what I'm more excited about.

11-03-2010, 02:41 PM	#43
sas I bringith the lowerballerith Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bakar Posts: 1,175 Thanked 64 Times in 41 Posts Failed 17 Times in 3 Posts	Ok, time to bump this thread. I have decided I want to be able to run some games- started to play Live for Speed and quite enjoy it. But for the most part, just excel, access, Eviews etc.. Before I pull the trigger and purchase, suggestions/critique? 1. Motherboard: I've decided I'm going to go with an AMD for budget reasons. Should I splurge for an core i3 or 5? ASUS M4A79XTD Evo $110 2. CPU AMD Athlon II x4 635 Quad Core Processor $113 3. PSU This is where I am confused. Can I go with a cheaper option? Am I paying for the name with this choice? OCZ FATAL1TY 550W $80 4. Ram -4GB Kingston HyperX KHX1800C9D3K2 $108 5. Video Card Sapphire Radeon HD 5670 $106 And I already have a 500GB HD and sound card. Last on my list is the case and an optical drive. Anything else I am forgetting? And more importantly, is this a good way to spend $580? (there are rebates on everything but I didn't factor that in yet). Can't wait to try and put it together- I think thats what I'm more excited about.